Getting a residency visa is pretty straight forward. Sunny Days Properties has solicitors that can advise and help you to get your residency visa. Before you apply, you will need to have; 4 passport size photographs £400 to pay to the police Approximately £200 for the services of solicitors (you can also apply yourself to avoid this charge) Open bank account. You will need to put £1,500 into the bank account however you can withdraw anytime. Your address in Turkey. The process takes approximately ten days and you will need to be in Turkey during this time. Sometimes due to the high number of applications, it is better to book an appointment a month before your trip to Turkey.