Residence permit cost for Kuwait citizens in Türkiye (2026)
Kuwait citizens are in the $9 tier, one of the reduced USD harç tiers that Türkiye applies to a small set of nationalities. The residence fee is denominated in US dollars: $9 for the first month, then $2.5 for each additional month, paid in TL at the application-day rate. The flat 964 TL card fee and (for first-time visa-exempt applicants) the 9,376.40 TL single-entry visa fee apply on top.
What you'll pay: a typical 12-month worked example
Below: a worked example for a Kuwait citizen applying for a 12-month short-term residence permit as a first-time applicant who entered Türkiye visa-exempt. The calculator further down lets you change permit type, duration, and entry status for your own numbers.
Permit type
How long is the permit for?
Is this a first application or an extension?
Single-entry visa fee only applies on first applications.
How did you enter Türkiye on your most recent trip?
Türkiye adds a 9,376.40 TL single-entry visa fee to your first residence permit only when you entered passport-only. If you already paid for an e-visa or sticker visa at the border or consulate, it's not charged again.
Your age
Used for the health-insurance band. Insurance is only mandatory for ages 18–65.
Your estimated 2026 cost
Kuwait citizen · 12-month short-term permit
Residence fee (harç)
Tier 9: $9.00 first month + $2.50 × 11 additional months
$36.50 × 46.30 TL = 1,689.80 TL
1,689.80 TL
Permit card fee
Flat fee, all nationalities, every application.
964.00 TL
Single-entry visa fee
First-time applicants who entered visa-exempt.
9,376.40 TL
Government fees subtotal
Exact figures from goc.gov.tr and the 2026 Resmi Gazete tebliğs.
12,030.20 TL
Additional costs (estimated)
Notary - taahhütname
2,661.62 TL official düzenleme baseline plus per-page yazı ücreti, harç, damga, and KDV - typically lands in this range.
1,500.00–3,000.00 TL
Health insurance (annual)
Private foreigner-spec policy, typical broker range for your age band.
1,500.00–4,500.00 TL
Total estimated cost
15,030–19,530 TL
USD/TRY: 46.30 TL (TCMB, as of 2026-06-16) · Rates effective from 2026-01-01.
Sources: goc.gov.tr fee page · goc.gov.tr visa page · Country tier image · 2026 Noterlik Ücret Tarifesi
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Common questions
How much does a Turkish residence permit cost for Kuwait citizens in 2026?
Kuwait citizens pay $9 for the first month and $2.5 per additional month, converted to TL at the application-day rate. For a 12-month permit, that's $36.5 in harç. Add 964 TL card fee and (for first-time visa-exempt entrants) 9,376.40 TL single-entry visa fee for the total government cost - use the calculator above to convert the USD figure at today's TCMB rate.
Do Kuwait citizens have to pay the single-entry visa fee?
The 9,376.40 TL single-entry visa fee applies to Kuwait citizens only on first residence-permit applications, and only if they entered Türkiye visa-exempt (no e-visa, no sticker visa). On extensions or renewals it's not charged. The Foreign Ministry sets per-nationality reciprocity exemptions that aren't published on the goc.gov.tr page - if your case might fall under one, Mikato will confirm before you apply.
Can Kuwait students or work-permit holders skip the residence fee?
Kuwait citizens themselves aren't on the harç-exempt nationality list. But student and work-permit holders of any nationality - including Kuwait - are exempt from the residence harç under Law 492 Article 88: the $9/$2.5 harç drops to zero. The 964 TL card fee and (where applicable) the single-entry visa fee still apply.