Can Remittances & Fixed Deposits Be Used for Residency in Türkiye?

I’ve been living in Türkiye for over 10 years and am now applying to transfer my tourist residence permit to a long-term residence permit. My wife and son have always lived with me as dependent family members, and I now need to transition their residence status from tourist to a family residence permit.

With the new 2025 residency rules, proving regular income has become stricter. My situation is as follows:

    I receive regular remittances from my children abroad, deposited into my account.

    I previously transferred a large amount to my wife’s fixed deposit account, and she has been earning regular profits from it.

    I need to meet the minimum income requirement for my long-term permit and ensure my wife can transition smoothly to a family residence permit.

My key concerns:

    Can remittances from my children be considered as proof of income for my long-term residence application?

    Can my wife’s fixed deposit profits be used to meet financial criteria, even if she applies as a dependent family member?

    Would it be better to show both incomes separately or combine them to meet the new rules?

    Has anyone successfully navigated this type of financial proof issue under Türkiye’s residency regulations?

I’d appreciate insights from expats or legal experts who have experience with similar residency applications. Thanks!"*