- Short-Term Residence Permit

A short-term residence permit can only be issued for a maximum of two years at a time. All non-Turkish citizens wishing to stay in Turkey for more than visa duration must obtain a short-term residence permit, which is typically valid for one to two years.

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

Short-term residence permit can be granted for a maximum of two years at a time, except in exceptional cases, and in exceptional cases, it can be granted for a maximum of 5 years.(To those who will obtain citizenship through investment and citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.)

2. Who can apply for a short-term residence permit?

To apply for a short-term residence permit in Turkey, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Staying in Turkey for tourism purposes.
• People who want to visit for education related purposes (Turkish learning courses, higher education, student exchange, scientific research, higher education etc.)
• Owning real estate in Turkey
• Receiving health treatment provided you don't have a disease considered a threat to public health.
• Establishing commercial connections or business in Turkey.
• Not working in Turkey but investing

Foreign citizens who have one of the reasons listed above can apply for a residence permit if they meet the conditions listed below. These conditions;

• Applying residence permit citing one reasons listed in above and submit relevant information and documents.
• Not be among the foreigners who are not allowed to enter Turkey. (This includes those without a passport or visa, those unable to justify their purpose of entering Turkey, and those who do not accept payment of receivables arising from previous visa or residence permit violations etc.)
• Have housing conditions that comply with general health and safety standards.
• Submit a criminal record issued by the authorities of the country of which the person is a citizen or legally resides.(if requested)
• Establishing commercial connections or business in Turkey.
• Not working in Turkey but investing

3. How long does it take for my residence permit application to be evaluated?

Residence permit applications are typically processed within 90 days at most. Applicants will be notified of the decisions regarding their application within this timeframe.

4. My short-term residence permit is expiring, how can I extend it?

If you want to extend your short-term residence permit, you should apply at least 60 days before it expires. You can stay in Turkey while your extension application is processed. You'll receive a special document during the extension process that allows you to continue your residence in Turkey.

A short-term residence permit will not be granted, or if already granted, will be canceled or not extended in the following situations:

• Failure to meet one or more of the short-term residence permit conditions.
• Using the residence permit for purposes other than its intended purpose.
• Having a valid deportation or entry ban decision against you.

If individuals whose applications are rejected feel the decision is unfair, they have two options: they can appeal to a higher authority or file a lawsuit in administrative courts to contest the rejection decision.

Those whose applications are rejected can object to the decision or directly file a lawsuit for annulment within 60 days of receiving the rejection notification. If the objection is not addressed within 30 days, it is considered rejected. Even if the objection is rejected, a lawsuit for annulment can still be filed.

You can ask your questions and apply for a residence permit through social media, our WhatsApp line or by filling out the form below.

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