Residence Permit in Turkey
It is an official document that foreigners must obtain in order to reside in Turkey for a certain period of time. There are different types and requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Turkey.
If we look at the types of residence permits in Turkey and the conditions required to obtain these permits in general:
Types of Residence Permits
1. Short-Term Residence Permit:
– Purpose: It is issued for short-term purposes such as tourist visits, work for business purposes, staying as a student or visiting family.
– Duration: Usually between 6 months and 2 years, depending on certain conditions.
2. Long-Term Residence Permit:
– Purpose: It is given to foreigners residing in Turkey for at least 8 years without interruption. People with a long-term residence permit also have the right to apply for Turkish citizenship.
– Duration: Indefinitely.
3. Residence Permit with Work Permit:
– If foreigners are in Turkey to work in a job, they automatically obtain a residence permit along with the work permit.
4. Student Residence Permit:
– Purpose: It is given to foreigners who will study in an educational institution in Turkey for at least 3 months.
– Duration: It can be renewed as long as the education period, but each semester.
5. Family Residence Permit:
– It is issued for foreigners who are married to a Turkish citizen or for spouses and children of foreigners who have a residence permit in Turkey.
– It is usually given for 3 years and can be renewed.
Requirements for Residence Permit
1. Application:
– Foreigners must apply to the Relevant Foreign Residence Permit Office (General Directorate of Migration Management) for a residence permit in Turkey.
– During the application, the application must be made with the necessary documents.
2. Required Documents (May vary depending on the type of application):
– Passport or identity document,
– The visa used to enter Turkey,
– Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or rental agreement),
– Health insurance (must be valid for any period of time),
– Documents showing educational status (for student residence permit),
– Documents proving income status (such as bank statement, employment contract).
3. Health Insurance:
– It is obligatory for foreigners to have health insurance. This insurance must be valid for the duration of their residence in Turkey.
4. Review of the Application:
– Once the application has been submitted, the relevant authorities review the documents and decide whether to accept the application or not.
– The approval process depends on factors such as the type of application and the status of the attached documents.
Extension of Residence Permit Period
Before the residence permit expires, foreigners must apply for an extension of their residence permit with the necessary documents. When applying again, it is necessary to make sure that the necessary conditions are met.
Conditional residence permit in Turkey;
It is a type of residence permit that allows foreigners to reside in Turkey under certain conditions. This permit is provided for foreigners who are in particular difficulty and is valid for a certain period of time. Here is the basic information about a conditional residence permit in Turkey:
What is a Conditional Residence Permit in Turkey?
A conditional residence permit is a residence permit valid for people whose international protection requests have been accepted but who have not yet been granted refugee or subsidiary protection status. In addition, it is necessary to do so for certain reasons (family reunification, humanitarian reasons, etc.). It can also be applied to foreigners who need to stay in Turkey.
Conditional Residence Permit Application Process
1. Who Can Apply?
– Applicants for international protection.
– Foreigners who need to be in Turkey for family, humanitarian or other urgent reasons.
2. Application:
– Foreigners must submit an application to the relevant Foreign Residence Permit Office (Directorate General of Migration Management). It is important to submit the required documents in full at the time of application.
3. Required Documents:
– Passport or identity document.
– The visa used to enter Turkey.
– Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or rental agreement).
– Documents explaining why you are requesting a conditional residence permit (e.g. family reunification certificate).
– Health insurance (must be valid).
4. Evaluation:
– Once the application has been submitted, the relevant authority examines the documents and decides whether to accept the application or not. A conditional residence permit is usually issued for a certain period of time (usually 1 year) and it is checked that the necessary conditions are met during this period.
Duration and Extension of Conditional Residence Permit
– A conditional residence permit is usually issued for a period of 1 year, which can be extended depending on the applicant’s situation.
– Before the expiry of the period, a new application must be made with the necessary documents for the extension of the residence permit.
Conditions of Conditional Residence Permit
1. Right to Protection: To ensure the continuity of the foreigner’s not leaving Turkey and to receive protection under certain conditions.
2. Appearance of Laws: The foreigner should not be condemned to live legally in Turkey. There should be no criminal record or negative situation.
Other Considerations
– A conditional residence permit may grant the right to reside regularly and to apply for a work permit. However, these rights may vary depending on the type of status and permit applied for.
