Short Term Residence Permit in Turkey

Ata Kurumsal 18 May 2021

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Short-term residence permits are granted for a period of maximum two years in the first application, according to the purpose of arrival of foreigners.

Foreigners who have suitable accommodation conditions for the following purposes of arrival can apply for Short Term Residence Permit. Foreign applicants must have at least sixty days’ passport or passport document from the end of the requested residence permit period. If it’s necessary, documents such as criminal record of foreigner can be requested.

Foreigners who will come to Turkey for scientific research
Foreigners who owned real estate in Turkey
Foreigners who will establish commercial engagement or business
Foreigners who will attend to in-service training programs
Education within the frame of agreements
Foreigners who will stay in Turkey for touristic purposes
Foreigners who doesn’t have a health problem that could be defined as a threat to public health and will be treated except this illnesses
Decisions of administrative authorities
Decisions of judicial authorities
Foreigners transferred from family residence permit to short term residence permit
Foreigners who will attend in Turkish Courses
Foreigners who will attend to education, research, internship or courses of public organizations
The foreigners who apply within 6 months following completion of higher education
Foreigners who will receive training within the frame of internship purposed exchange programs (Non-education programs)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TOURISTIC RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION

(Short term) residence permit application form
Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitude document
Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay ($ 500 bank account for each month of stay)
Four (4) pcs photos
Valid health insurance (Provision document received from Social Security Institution/Document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements/Document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder/Private health insurance) Click here to find out about private health insurance prices: https://www.atakurumsal.com/yabancilar-icin-saglik-sigortasi/
Appropriate visa for the purpose of obtaining from Turkish diplomatic missions abroad

Foreigners who owned real estate in Turkey

Four (4) pcs photos
Residence permit application form
Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitude document
Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay ($ 500 bank account for each month of stay)
Official, e-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document which shows that the house belongs to the foreigner (title deed)
Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):

E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services inn Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
Private health insurance

Foreigners who will establish commercial engagement or business

Four (4) pcs photos
Residence permit application form
Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitude document
Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay ($ 500 bank account for each month of stay)
Invitation letter or similar documents to be obtained from the persons or companies to be contacted
Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):

E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services inn Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
Private health insurance

Foreigners who will attend to in-service training programs

Four (4) pcs photos
Residence permit application form
Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitude document
Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay ($ 500 bank account for each month of stay)
Document which shows the duration and place of training to be obtained from the state institutions and organizations where in-service training will be delivered
If the person is under 18 years of age; commitment to be given by real or legal persons in Turkey (provided that the name of the person is indicated on the consent of the mother or father)
Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):

E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services inn Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
Private health insurance

Foreigners who will receive training within the frame of internship purposed exchange programs (Non-education programs)

Four (4) pcs photos
Residence permit application form
Passport or original and photocopy of passport substitude document
Declaration which states that financial capacity is to be provided sufficiently and regularly throughout the stay ($ 500 bank account for each month of stay)
Education/internship document to be obtained from institutions or organizations where education/internship will be received(e-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document)
If the person is under 18 years of age; commitment to be given by real or legal persons in Turkey (provided that the name of the person is indicated on the consent of the mother or father)
Valid health insurance (Insurance period must cover the intended residence permit duration. One of the following document is considered as sufficient):

E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document to be obtained from provincial social security units which states that the foreigner is benefiting from the health services inn Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document received from Social Security Institution
E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document of the application made to the Social Security Institution to become a general health insurance holder
Private health insurance