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🇹🇷 Turkey · Residence permit

Turkish residence permit

A detailed guide to obtaining a residence permit in Turkey.

1 yearpermit duration
up to 4 timesrenewable
180+ daysallowed stay per year

A residence permit is a document that allows a non-resident to reside in Turkey, freely leave and enter the country. It is issued for a limited period and requires re-issuance.

What a Turkish residence permit gives you

Registration of a student residence permit allows legal stay for 1 year across the whole of Turkey. It can be extended up to 4 times, for a total of 4 years.

Upon obtaining a residence permit, a resident will be able to:

  • Stay in the country for more than 180 days a year.
  • Enter and leave the country as many times as necessary.
  • Open an account in any local bank.
  • Take a loan or mortgage from a Turkish bank.
  • Send their children to school.
  • Receive medical care.

Benefits of a Turkish residence permit

Long stay

The permit can be renewed up to 4 times, for a total of 4 years of legal residence in Turkey.

Access to banking

A resident can open an account at any local bank, and take a loan or mortgage.

Education and healthcare

Children can be enrolled in Turkish schools, and residents can receive medical care.

FAQ

How long is a Turkish residence permit valid for?
A student residence permit is issued for 1 year and can be renewed up to 4 times, for a total of up to 4 years.
How many days a year can I stay in Turkey with a residence permit?
More than 180 days a year.
Can I open a bank account with a residence permit?
Yes, a resident can open an account at any local bank, and even take a loan or mortgage.
Can my children go to school in Turkey with a residence permit?
Yes, a residence permit holder can enroll their children in a Turkish school.

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