Foreign nationals that come to Turkey with a visa or a visa exemption are allowed to stay maximum for 30, 60 or 90 days of time in one entrance. Foreign nationals that wish to stay longer than the given time are obliged to get a residence permit.
What is a residence permit? Who are eligible for it?Everything you need to know about the residence permit issued for foreign nationals...
Health insurance for foreign nationalsPursuant to the laws of Republic of Turkey, foreign nationals that wish to get a residence permit must have a health insurance. Click for further details on health insurance.
Family residence permitMay I get a residence permit for living with my family that is residing in Turkey?
Residence permit renewal proceduresForeign nationals that have had a residence permit before are obliged to renew their residence permit before the expiry. Click for further details on residence permit renewal procedures.
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Short Term Residence Permit
General Information: Foreign nationals that come to our country based on a visa or under visa exemption may be given a residence permit up to one year provided they ask for it and meet the criteria. For doin... detail
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Foreign nationals coming for business interviews or trading activities
General Information: Foreign nationals that come to Turkey for having a business interview or for establishing their own business may be given a residence permit up to one year provided they ask for it and... detail
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Studying - Internship Residence Permit
Adults above 18 years of age that will study in a higher education institution seated in Turkey or foreign nationals that will study at primary or secondary schools although their family do not reside in Tur... detail
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Foreign nationals coming for conducting scientific researches
General Information: Foreign nationals that come to Turkey for conducting a scientific research may be given a 'Short Term Residence Permit' up to one year provided they ask for a residence permit and meet... detail
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Foreign nationals coming for humanitarian purposes
General Information: Foreign nationals that enter in Turkey through legal means due to civil wars in their home land or in cases whenever it is mandatory for them to stay in Turkey for different reasons, a... detail
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Residence permit for foreign nationals married to a Turkish citizen
Foreign nationals that are married to a Turkish citizen may apply for a residence permit once their civil marriage is solemnised.Foreign nationals that get married in TurkeyForeign nationals that get mar... detail
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Foreign nationals coming for touristic purposes
General Information: Foreign nationals that come to our country based on a visa or under visa exemption for touristic purposes only may be given a residence permit up to one year provided they ask for it a... detail
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Foreign nationals that are deemed fit for staying by a court decision
General Information: Foreign nationals that have been given a residence permit in advance and that are mandatory to stay in Turkey based on a court decision ruled by the courts in Republic of Turkey may be... detail
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Accompany - Family Residence Permit
First degree relatives of foreign nationals that come to our country for any reason and get a residence permit may also get a residence permit for accompanying purposes.The foreign national that has the... detail
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Foreign nationals coming for treatment purposes
General Information:Foreign nationals asking for a residence permit for treatment purposes may be given a residence permit during the treatment periods in case they document their condition by virtue of a... detail
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Foreign nationals that complete their higher education in Turkey
General Information: Foreign nationals that study for an associate degree, bachelor's degree or doctor's degree programmes at a higher education in Turkey may e given a residence permit up to one year if t... detail
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Foreign nationals that wish to reside by buying a dwelling
General Information: Foreign nationals that wish to reside in a dwelling bought in Turkey may get a residence permit up to one year. For asking for a residence permit, they first of all need to buy a dwell... detail
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You can calculate for how long you will need a residence permit in Turkey and how much you will need to pay for that. Start by choosing your country of citizenship from the list below.
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Long Term Residence Permit
Foreign nationals that resided in our country for eight years uninterruptedly may get a residence permit for an indefinite period upon request. To ask for a residence permit they need to... detail
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Short Term Residence Permit
Foreign nationals that come to our country based on a visa or under visa exemption may be given a residence permit up to one year provided they ask for it and meet the criteria. For doin... detail
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Studying - Internship Residence Permit
Adults above 18 years of age that will study in a higher education institution seated in Turkey or foreign nationals that will study at primary or secondary schools although their family do not reside in Tur... detail
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Accompany - Family Residence Permit
First degree relatives of foreign nationals that come to our country for any reason and get a residence permit may also get a residence permit for accompanying purposes. The foreign national that has the... detail
