RESIDENCE PERMIT

Migration System of Turkey

The principles and procedures with regard to foreigners’ entry into, stay in (visa, residence, etc.) and exit from Turkey are regulated by the Law on Foreigners and International Protection. The Law on Foreigners and International Protection charges the Directorate General of Migration Management with activities and actions regarding the foreigners. For detailed information about the migration system, please visit the following web site:

www.gov.gov.tr

Residence Permit:In order to stay in Turkey more than 90 days, a foreigner needs to obtain a Residence Permit. Residence Permit is granted by the Immigration Office within the body of the Turkish Ministry of Interior. There are different residence permit types. For example, a foreigner who enters into Turkey with a tourist visa can apply for a short term Residence Permit before his/her visa duration expires. In order to get more detailed information or an appointment, please visit the following links of the Directorate General of Migration Management:

http://www.goc.gov.tr

https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr

DOCUMENTS TO BE REQUIRED IN FIRST AND TRANSFER APPOINTMENTS

COMMON DOCUMENTS FOR SHORT TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT

• Residence Permit Application Form (must be signed by the foreigner and/or his/her legal representative)
• Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitute document (pages containing identity information and the page containing photo and processed pages)
• Four (4) pcs photos (must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background and biometric. Do not upload family, selfie, unrecognizable, non-up-to-date or black and white photos into the system, otherwise residence permit document shall not be issued!)
• Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay (Is declared in the Application Form. Directorate may request supporting documents.)
• Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following documents is considered as sufficient):
• E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements.
• E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution (Provision documents to be received from Social Security Institution must be in such a manner that they must be both supportive and cover family members in family residence permits.)
• E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
• Private health insurance (The policy must have the expression of "This policy covers the minimum coverage stipulated in the circular no 9, dated 06/06/2014, on private health insurance required to be taken out for residence permit applications". Please present signed and stamped/sealed original of your insurance policy during application! For extension applications, attach only approved (sealed, signed) copy of your policy into your application file.)

https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/IstenenBelgeler

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