Turkish Resident Permit Lawyers

Legalixa is an award-winning immigration law firm in Istanbul, Turkey with an exceptional success rate in almost every legal matter we have ever handled. Our Turkish resident permit lawyers are prepared to apply for a Turkish resident permits fast.

Our Turkish immigration lawyers represent our clients in Turkish immigration law issues including; applying for work and residence permits, renewing, extending resident and work permits, applying for Turkish citizenship, and filing a lawsuit to cancel any rejections or objections.

How to Apply for a Turkish Resident Permit?

Legalixa employment lawyers represent employers and employees in connection with virtually every aspect of working permit applications. Legalixa Law Firm attorneys regularly represent private-sector employers during a work permit application and submit applications on behalf of a foreign employee.

4817 numbered Turkish Law comprises the foreigners working dependently or independently in Turkey, foreigners that are having on-the-job training, and the real and judicial persons that employ foreigners.

Turkish Resident Permit Applications

Foreigners who intend to stay in Turkey for a period longer than permitted in their visa, visa exemption, or for more than ninety days must obtain a residence permit.

Short-Term Turkish Resident Permit for Foreigners

To apply for a short-term residence permit, foreigners who own real estate in Turkey or will establish a business or commercial connections in Turkey must submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göç İdaresi) after the application is made through the e-residence system. Short-term residence permits are issued for a maximum of two years. A residence permit is invalidated if it is not used within six months.

Documents for Initial Application

• Resident permit application form
• The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
• Four passport-size photographs
• Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay (Stated in the application form. The authority may request supporting documents.)
• Official document regarding the applicant’s ownership of the residence
• An invitation letter or documents of such written by the person or companies to be contacted
• Valid medical insurance

Documents for Extension

Applications for an extension of the residence permit may be made within sixty days prior to its expiration, but under no circumstances may this be done after the expiry date. For the extension, foreigners are required to apply for a residence permit through the e-residence system. The completed application and required documents should be sent to the related Provincial Immigration Administration Office (Göç İdaresi) by mail within five days.

• Resident permit application form
• The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
• Submission of the previous residence permit document
• Two passport-size photographs
• Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay (Stated in the application form. The authority may request supporting documents.)
• Official document regarding the applicant’s ownership of the residence
• An invitation letter or documents of such written by the person or companies to be contacted
• Valid medical insurance

Long-Term Turkish Resident Permit for Foreigners

For a long-term resident permit, foreigners that have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years should submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göç İdaresi):

Documents for Initial Application

• Resident permit application form
• The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
• Submission of the previous residence permit document
• Two passport-size photographs
• The document shows that the applicant has not received any social aid from governmental institutions and organizations in the last three years
• Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay
• Police record document
• Valid medical insurance

Long-term resident permits are issued indefinitely.

Reach us for a Turkish Resident Permit Lawyers

Since its foundation, Legalixa Law Firm has been the choice of numerous clients in Turkey. We’ve always worked differently than other law firms. We are committed to remaining forward-thinking and preparing for the dynamically changing world of immigration law.

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