Residence Permit

 

To determine if you're eligible for a Turkish residence permit, several factors come into play.

Here's a general overview of the requirements for different types of Turkish residence permits:

 

 1. Short-term Residence Permit:

   You may be eligible if you fall under one of these categories:

   - Tourism purposes (extended stays after a visa expiry).

   - Owning real estate in Turkey.

   - Business or commercial connections (like business meetings or investments).

   - Participating in training programs, internships, or courses.

   - Academic or educational research.

   - Attending language courses to learn Turkish.

   - Medical treatment, provided you are not suffering from diseases posing a public health risk.

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 2. Family Residence Permit:

   You can apply for this if you are:

   - Married to a Turkish citizen.

   - A foreign child or dependent of a Turkish citizen or a foreigner with a valid residence permit.

 

 3. Student Residence Permit:

   You may qualify if you are:

   - Enrolled in an accredited educational institution in Turkey.

   - A researcher or attending an exchange program such as Erasmus.

 

4. Long-term Residence Permit:

   You must have:

   - Legally lived in Turkey for at least 8 consecutive years.

   - A stable income or financial self-sufficiency.

   - No recent criminal record.

 

 5. Work Permit as Residence Permit:

   If you obtain a Turkish work permit, it automatically serves as a residence permit, meaning you wouldn't need a separate one.

 

6. Humanitarian Residence Permit:

   This is available in exceptional cases (such as refugees or those in need of international protection).

 

General Requirements:

   - A valid passport .

   - Proof of health insurance.

   - Proof of sufficient financial resources during your stay.

   - Submission of all necessary forms and fees at the Directorate of Migration Management.

 

Eligibility criteria may vary slightly depending on your nationality and the specific circumstances of your stay. It is recommended to check the latest Turkish immigration guidelines or consult with an immigration expert. 

 

Would you like more specific information based on your personal situation?

Our Expert Team will be pleased to be at your service through your application process ...

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