2011 residence permit regulations
Residence permit process is the one of the most questionable issues for foreigners. Hence, I receive many questions about this issue and I wrote a few articles in last year. However, as the questions continue to come, I want to address this topic again.
Foreigners can stay in Turkey on their three-month visa (tourist visa) exemption period, and extensions on a tourist visa may be granted for an additional three months. However, foreigners who wish to stay longer in Turkey should obtain a residence permit. On the other hand, in order to apply for a work permit in Turkey, the applicant should first have a residence permit valid for at least six months.
Residence permits are given with different aims. Long-term residences, touristic residence, and residence for work are some of them. The long-term resident permit is granted for five years (maximal). In Turkey, permanent residence permits are not given. After the expiry of residence permit, it can be renewed four times. Persons who wish to extend this period must apply again to the security authorities within fifteen days of the expiration of their residence permits.
For the residence permit, you must apply local security directorate with following documents;
· Five recent passport-sized photos,
· Valid passport (original passport and photocopies of last entry stamp and personal details),
· Residence declaration form duly completed,
· Valid Turkish visa,
· Application fee.
Additional documents may be requested in some cases, such as marriage to a Turkish national, the purchase of property in Turkey or for employment with a private company.
The applicant’s nationality is important in the process of obtaining a residence permit. Group A country citizens and Group B country citizens are subject to different regulations regarding the residence permit process. GROUP A countries are EU member countries and OECD member countries. Group B countries are outside of these countries.
On the other hand, in Turkey, residence permits are not given for all foreigners. So applications for residence permits by the following persons will be refused;
· Persons coming to practice a profession prohibited to foreigners,
· Persons not in a position to conform to Turkish law, customs, or political conditions,
· Persons clearly unable to secure legally the material support necessary for the duration of their desired stay in Turkey,
· Persons who have entered Turkey illegally,
· Persons whose presence in Turkey is disruptive of the general peace and tranquility.
Refused persons can apply again.
In case of any problem about residence permit, you can contact with security directorate or governorship.
In 2010, there was not a significant change about residence permit regulations. The above arrangements are valid for 2011.
For your questions: [email protected]
www.sadettinorhan.net
Foreigners can stay in Turkey on their three-month visa (tourist visa) exemption period, and extensions on a tourist visa may be granted for an additional three months. However, foreigners who wish to stay longer in Turkey should obtain a residence permit. On the other hand, in order to apply for a work permit in Turkey, the applicant should first have a residence permit valid for at least six months.
Residence permits are given with different aims. Long-term residences, touristic residence, and residence for work are some of them. The long-term resident permit is granted for five years (maximal). In Turkey, permanent residence permits are not given. After the expiry of residence permit, it can be renewed four times. Persons who wish to extend this period must apply again to the security authorities within fifteen days of the expiration of their residence permits.
For the residence permit, you must apply local security directorate with following documents;
· Five recent passport-sized photos,
· Valid passport (original passport and photocopies of last entry stamp and personal details),
· Residence declaration form duly completed,
· Valid Turkish visa,
· Application fee.
Additional documents may be requested in some cases, such as marriage to a Turkish national, the purchase of property in Turkey or for employment with a private company.
The applicant’s nationality is important in the process of obtaining a residence permit. Group A country citizens and Group B country citizens are subject to different regulations regarding the residence permit process. GROUP A countries are EU member countries and OECD member countries. Group B countries are outside of these countries.
On the other hand, in Turkey, residence permits are not given for all foreigners. So applications for residence permits by the following persons will be refused;
· Persons coming to practice a profession prohibited to foreigners,
· Persons not in a position to conform to Turkish law, customs, or political conditions,
· Persons clearly unable to secure legally the material support necessary for the duration of their desired stay in Turkey,
· Persons who have entered Turkey illegally,
· Persons whose presence in Turkey is disruptive of the general peace and tranquility.
Refused persons can apply again.
In case of any problem about residence permit, you can contact with security directorate or governorship.
In 2010, there was not a significant change about residence permit regulations. The above arrangements are valid for 2011.
For your questions: [email protected]
www.sadettinorhan.net
