Resident Permit in Turkey

Who can apply for short-term resident permit in Turkey?

• Those who will be to conduct scientific research
• Those who will be to own immovable property in turkey
• Those who will start a business or establish a company  
• Those who will be to take training programmes
• Those who wish to stay for touristic purposes
• Those who intend to stat for medical treatments and health-care
• Those who will be to transfer from a family resident permit
• Those who will be to attend a Turkish language course
• Those who do not work in Turkey but will make an investment within the scope of the government

How can I apply for short-term resident permit in Turkey?

Who can apply for Family Resident Permit in Turkey?

• Foreign spouse of a Turkish citizen
• Foreign children of  a Turkish citizen or foreign minor children of their spouse
• Dependent foreign children or dependent foreign children of their spouse

For how long can the family Resident Permit be issued?

A family resident permit issued for a maximum duration of three years at a time. However, it can be renewed or transferred to another form of resident permit.

Family residence permit cannot exceed the duration of the sponsor’s resident permit.

How can I apply for Family Resident Permit in Turkey?

Who can apply for student Resident Permit in Turkey?

• Those who shall receive primary or secondary education and who do not hold a family resident permit
• Those who shall attend an associate, undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programme or receive education for speciality in medicine or dentistry

Can I transfer my student resident permit to another type of Resident Permit in Turkey?

Can I work in Turkey with my student Resident Permit in Turkey?

A long-term resident permit can be issued upon request of the governorates of Turkey. This request will need to be approved by the Ministry.

Who can apply for a long-term resident permit in Turkey?

Those who have resided continuously in Turkey for at least eight years on a legal permit (the duration of studying in Turkey will be calculated in half) if they have not received any types of social assistance within the past three years at the time of application

• The applicant needs to provide a document indicating that he/she has the sufficient and stable income to maintain themselves or, if any, their family 
• The applicant needs to be covered with a valid medical insurance

Does the long term resident permit be cancelled?

A long-term resident permit will not be cancelled once it is approved and issued, unless in one of the following situations;

• If the holder poses a serious public security or public order threat
• If the holder stays out of Turkey for more than one year for reasons other than health, education and compulsory public service in his/her country

• Refugees, conditional refugees and subsidiary protection beneficiaries
• Those under temporary protection and humanitarian resident permit holder

This option is available for foreigners under international protection regulations. If you need international protection, you can contact us to examine your eligibility.

This option is available for foreigners under international protection regulations. If you need international protection, you can contact us to examine your eligibility.