Reopening of All Alanya Neighborhoods for Residency: A New Era in the Real Estate Market

In mid-June 2026, the coastal city of Alanya witnessed one of the most significant legal and economic developments of recent years. According to reports published by local media, including "Alanya Postasi", all neighborhoods previously closed to new residency permits (Ikamet) due to high foreign population density have now been fully reopened [1]. This decision, effective as of June 4, 2026, ends long-standing restrictions applied since 2022 to strategic areas such as Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar, and Kargicak.

Details of Lifting Restrictions in Key Neighborhoods According to official announcements by local authorities and confirmation from Eray Erdem, President of the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO), Turkey's electronic residency registration system is now accepting applications for all areas of Alanya [2]. Previously, the issuance of residency permits for new property buyers had stopped because the foreign population exceeded the 20% threshold in these neighborhoods. However, new statistical reviews showed that with a relative decrease in population density in some areas and the need to inject capital into the local economy, reopening these regions was necessary [3].

Impact on the Real Estate Market and Regional Economy Real estate experts believe this move will immediately increase demand in the Alanya property market. In recent years, many foreign investors had refrained from buying property in popular coastal neighborhoods due to the inability to obtain residency. Now, with these barriers removed, the construction and housing transaction sectors are expected to experience a significant jump [3]. The President of ALTSO, in a recent meeting with industry stakeholders, emphasized that this decision is "new blood in the veins of Alanya's economy" and strengthens the city's international identity [2].

Applicant Guide for Obtaining Residency in 2026 Although the neighborhoods have reopened, applicants should note that property value regulations remain in place. According to the latest updates in June 2026, to obtain residency through property purchase, the appraised value of the property must meet the standards set by the Migration Management [4]. The Alanya Migration Office has now begun accepting title deeds (Tapu) for the issuance of one-year tourist residency and long-term residency in all neighborhoods. Investors are advised to check the exact status of their registration plot in the "e-Ikamet" system before finalizing a purchase to ensure it is fully open [4].