- Long Term Residence Permit

Foreigners who have resided continuously in Turkey for 8 years can obtain an long term residence permit. Long term residence permit can be obtained indefinately and provides its holder with comprehensive rights.

1. How long can a long term residence permit be granted?

Long-term residence permit is given indefinitely to those who meet the requirements. Long-term residence permit holders can benefit from many rights granted to Turkish citizens.

2. Who can get a long term residence permit?

To be eligible for a long term residence permit in Turkey, the following conditions must be met:

• Residing in Turkey with uninterruptedly for at least 8 years.
• The applicant must have a sufficient and regular source of income to support themselves and their family (if they apply together)
• Not having received social assistance within the last 3 years.
• To have valid health insurance.
• Not posing a threat to public order or public security.

Even if the applicant does not meet these conditions, it is possible to obtain a long-term residence permit if they meet the conditions determined by the Migration Policies Board.

3. How is the eight-year continuous stay period calculated?

When calculating the eight-year period, the application date for the long-term residence permit is taken as the basis. The periods spent in Turkey without a residence permit or abroad are not included in the calculation.

If it is determined that the foreigner stayed in Turkey for less than 180 days within 1 year, the periods of stay in the country within the last 5 years will be examined. If it is determined that the foreigner spent more than 365 days abroad during the examined 5-year period, the application for a long-term residence permit will be rejected.

If it is determined that the foreigner stayed abroad for more than six months, the application will be directly rejected without further examination.

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