Law on Foreigners and International Protection (YUKK) No. 6458: Legal stay permits for foreigners in Türkiye.
Permit Types
- Short term: Up to 2 years (tourism, work, education)
- Family: Turkish citizen/foreign spouse or child
- Student: Education period throughout
- Long-term: Indefinite after 8 years of legal stay
- Humanitarian: Judicial/administrative decision, treatment, victimization
- Human trafficking victim: Special
Application Process
- Online appointment via e-Ikamet
- Physical visit to the Provincial Directorate of Immigration Management departure
- Documents (passport, biometric photo, income, health insurance, rental agreement)
- Fee payment
- Decision (1-3 months)
- Permit card
Important Documents
- Passport (6 months validity)
- Valid visa/visa exemption
- Biometric photo
- Proof of income (bank, employment)
- Health insurance
- Proof of address (rent/deed)
Visa Overstay
- Penal exit
- Re-entry ban (long time)
- Timely application is critical
Supreme Court/Council 10. Circle
10. The Chamber accepts that "objective reason" is sought in residence permit rejection decisions and that a mere allegation is insufficient.
Aliens law lawyer is recommended.