A residence permit appears as a result of the law created according to international practices. This, on the other hand, is very important for the interests of the country in order to prevent various negative situations that may arise, especially to protect public health and order and to identify and control foreign citizens residing in the country. Residence permit is a permit model that must be obtained for every foreign citizen who will stay in our country for more than 90 days. If residence permit is not used within 6 months upon collection, the cancellation of the residence permit will be on the agenda and will no longer be valid.
Legal regulations related to residence permit are clearly explained in the law on foreigners and international protection and the law numbered 5683 on the residence and travel of foreigners in Turkey. Except for the foreign nationals who are exempted from this permit, it is obligatory for foreign citizens to obtain a residence permit in terms of the requirements to be in Turkey within the periods that do not include the visa period. Residence permits are divided into different types according to the requirements of being in Turkey.
What are the Documents Required to Obtain a Residence Permit?
The documents required to obtain a residence permit are as follows;
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Health insurance,
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Statement of financial means sufficient for the duration of the residence permit,
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4 biometric photographs (must be taken within 6 months),
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Original and photocopy of passport or an equivalent document,
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Residence permit application form
How to Get a Residence Permit?
It is definitely recommended to work with a lawyer in order to avoid mistakes in the application process or in more necessary information and documents. Otherwise, the process will result in the rejection of the application and the expiration of the time required for the visa. The probability of being deported will be quite high. In such a case, there will be many processes, time and costs in terms of both cancellation of deportation and re-application on the other hand.
Residence permit can be applied online. Residence permit applications can be made through the online website of the immigration administration. In order to make the application, the "I am applying for a residence permit for the first time" button on the e-residence page should be used. The application form directed by this button must be filled in correctly and completely, including the information. Afterwards, an appointment is made for the provincial directorate of migration administration to complete the application process.