Turkish Residence Permit Glossary

Understand key terms and concepts related to Turkish residence permits

Ikamet

Core Term

Ikamet is the Turkish word for "residence permit," which is the official document allowing foreigners to legally reside in Turkey long-term.

Full Term:İkamet İzni

Type:Official Residence Document

Purpose:Proof of legal residence status for foreigners in Turkey

Residence Permit Status

Status Term

Different statuses of Turkish residence permits reflecting the legal status of foreign residents in Turkey.

Aktif (Active)

The residence permit is valid, and the holder can legally reside in Turkey.

Süresi Dolmuş (Expired)

The residence permit has expired, requiring immediate renewal or departure.

İptal Edilmiş (Cancelled)

The residence permit has been revoked by Turkish authorities; immediate departure required.

Beklemede (Pending)

The residence permit application is under review and has not yet been approved.

Application Field Explanations

Application Term

Explanations and instructions for common fields in the Turkish residence permit application form.

Veri Kimlik Numarası (VKN)

Turkish Tax Identification Number, assigned to foreigners applying for residence permits in Turkey.

Adres Belgesi

Address document, used to prove the applicant's actual residence address in Turkey.

Sağlık Sigortası

Health insurance, one of the mandatory documents for Turkish residence permit applications.

Yurt Dışından Gelme Belgesi

Entry document, typically the entry stamp in the passport.

Residence Permit Types

Type Term

Different categories of residence permits available to foreigners in Turkey based on their purpose of stay.

Short-Term Residence Permit

For stays of up to 1 year, typically for tourism, family visits, or short-term business.

Long-Term Residence Permit

For long-term residents who have lived in Turkey continuously for 8 years.

Work Residence Permit

For foreigners employed by Turkish companies or self-employed individuals.

Student Residence Permit

For foreign students enrolled in Turkish educational institutions.

Family Reunification Permit

For family members of Turkish citizens or legal residents.

Investment Residence Permit

For foreigners who have made qualifying investments in Turkey.

Turkey Residence Permit Guide