Turkey Residence Permit Guide for Long-Term Foreign Residents
Clear, up-to-date information about long-term visas and residence permits for foreigners living in Turkey.
This website provides neutral, structured explanations of Turkey’s residence permit system, including requirements, procedures, and common situations faced by foreign residents.
What this website is
This site is an independent information resource designed to help foreign residents understand how Turkey’s residence permit system works.
It focuses on explaining rules, processes, and common questions based on publicly available information and typical practices.
Requirements and procedures may vary by province and over time. Always verify details with official authorities.
Residence Permit Basics
From fundamentals to detailed explanations of Turkey's residence system
Common Questions and Explanations
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Turkey residence permits
Does a Residence Permit Have Minimum Stay Requirements in Turkey?
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What is a Turkey Residence Permit (Ikamet)?
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Turkey Immigration FAQ
Detailed explanation of Turkey Immigration FAQ
Practical Checklists and Common Risks
Tools and information to help you navigate the residence permit process
Not all application cases are exactly the same
Based on past experience, different applicants have varying needs in document preparation and process understanding
✅Case A: Usually can be completed independently
- •First-time application
- •Clear document sources
- •No rejection or interruption records
- •Relatively sufficient time
⚠️Case B: Usually needs further assessment
- •Has changed residence permit type
- •Previously asked to submit additional documents or faced rejection
- •Documents involve multiple countries
- •Close to expiration date
Quick check: Does your case fall under "non-standard applications"?
Based on past experience, the following situations usually require extra attention
Common situations that need attention:
- • Changed residence permit type
- • Asked to submit additional documents
- • Has rejection or interruption records
- • Documents from different countries
- • Close to residence permit expiration
Note:
If 2 or more of the above options apply to your situation,
further confirmation of the process and documents is usually recommended before proceeding.
Does not involve any commitments or processing actions
Submit your basic information for process assessment
Only for identifying common risk points, does not involve any commitments or processing actions
Important Note
This website is for informational purposes only. It does not provide visa application services, consulting, or representation of any kind.
Official rules and requirements are determined by Turkish authorities. Always rely on official sources for final decisions.