{"id":166,"date":"2022-08-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utuhukuk.com\/ikamet-izinleri\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:22:44","slug":"residence-permits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utuhukuk.com\/en\/ikamet-izinleri\/","title":{"rendered":"Residence Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pm\" data-utu-pm=\"1\">\n<p class=\"pm-giris\">Foreigners who will stay in T\u00fcrkiye longer than the period granted by their visa or visa exemption, or for more than 90 days, <strong>ikamet izni<\/strong> must obtain one. In this article, we provide basic information on applying for a residence permit, extending the permit and using the residence permit document.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"pm-ozet\" aria-label=\"In brief\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">In brief<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign nationals who will stay in Turkey longer than the period granted by their visa or visa exemption, or longer than 90 days, are required to obtain a residence permit.<\/li>\n<li>An application for extension of a residence permit must be made to the governorship of the province of residence, starting from 60 days before the permit expires and before it expires.<\/li>\n<li>The residence permit document must be carried together with the passport; it cannot be used for purposes other than that for which it was issued and does not by itself confer a right to work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"pm-not\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Currency note<\/p>\n<p>This article was prepared on the basis of the legislation and practice in force on the date of publication. Practice regarding the receipt of residence permit applications, the delivery of documents and the documents issued during the application process may have changed since then. You are advised to consult a lawyer for the current position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<details class=\"pm-ic\" open>\n<summary>Contents<\/summary>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#basvuru-uzatma\">Residence permit application and extension<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#belge\">About the residence permit document<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sss\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iletisim\">Consultation request<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n<section id=\"basvuru-uzatma\">\n<h2>Residence Permit Application and Extension<\/h2>\n<p>From now on, your residence permit documents will be sent to your residential addresses. You must therefore provide your address details correctly and completely when applying for a residence permit. If you wish to extend your residence permit, you must apply to the governorship of the province in which you reside.<\/p>\n<p>You may start applying from 60 days before the expiry of the period. You must have made your extension application before your permit expires.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pm-adimlar\">\n<li><strong>Place of application<\/strong><span>The extension application is made to the governorship of the province of residence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time of application<\/strong><span>An application may be made from 60 days before the expiry of the period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Last day<\/strong><span>The extension application must have been made before the period expires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Application certificate<\/strong><span>A certificate free of charge is issued when the application is made.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pm-not\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Document issued upon application<\/p>\n<p>When you apply for a residence permit, you will be given an &#8220;application certificate&#8221; free of any charge. This certificate grants you the right to remain lawfully in T\u00fcrkiye until your application is concluded, even if your residence permit has expired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"belge\">\n<h2>About the Residence Permit Document<\/h2>\n<p>Please take care to carry your residence permit document together with your passport. If you lose the document, apply to the competent authority as soon as possible. At this stage you are not expected to take any action regarding the signature field on the back of your card; please leave that area blank. A residence permit document may not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was issued, and this document alone does not confer the right to work. With a valid residence permit you may enter through border gates without obtaining a visa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm-ikili\">\n<div class=\"pm-kart\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Practical checklist \u00b7 Do<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pm-tik\">\n<li>Carry your document together with your passport.<\/li>\n<li>If you lose your document, apply to the competent authority as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the signature field on the back of the card blank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm-kart\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Practical checklist \u00b7 Remember<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pm-tik\">\n<li>The residence permit document cannot be used for purposes other than that for which it was issued.<\/li>\n<li>The document does not by itself confer the right to work.<\/li>\n<li>With your valid residence permit, you may enter through border gates without obtaining a visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sss\" class=\"pm-sss\">\n<h2>Residence Permits: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details open>\n<summary>Who is required to obtain a residence permit?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>According to the article, foreigners who will stay in T\u00fcrkiye longer than the period granted by their visa or visa exemption, or longer than 90 days, are required to obtain a residence permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>When and where is an application for extension of a residence permit made?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>The extension application is made to the governorship of the province of residence. The application may be made starting from 60 days before the permit expires and must be made before it expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does a residence permit document confer a right to work?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>No. The article states that the residence permit document cannot be used for purposes other than that for which it was issued and does not by itself confer a right to work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"iletisim\" class=\"pm-form-kap\">\n<div class=\"pm-form-sol\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Consultation request<\/p>\n<h2>Do you have a question about residence permits?<\/h2>\n<p>As UTU Hukuk Dan\u0131\u015fmanl\u0131k, we provide legal representation and advisory services in the field of Foreigners Law.<\/p>\n<p>Fill in the form and we will call you. 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