How can I get appointment for residence permit in Turkey?

How to book an appointment to apply for a tourist residence permit?

1. Go to the official website of the Ministry of Immigration in Turkey by clicking here.
2. Select the preferred language from the menu at the top of the screen.
3. Fill in the required fields and click Save.

How do I get a residence permit in Istanbul?

Now, you can take a look at our 5-step application guide for a short-term residence permit.

1. STEP 1- Application.
2. STEP 2- Make Sure Documentation Accuracy.
3. STEP 3 – Having Valid Health Insurance.
4. STEP 4- Get Ready for Appointment Day.
5. STEP 5 – Wait for Your Application Result.

How do I check the status of my residence permit?

of my Turkish Residence Permit? Foreigners who submit their Turkish residence permit application file to the Provincial or District Residents Working Group Presidency or migration management can follow up the process of their application on the website of e.ikamet.goc.gov.tr.

How long does it take to get a Turkish residence permit?

The government Migration office at 81 provinces are available for foreigners nationwide, however appointment wait, process-time and ID card delivery varies, in Istanbul province is 3-4 months, Ankara is 2-3 months, and 1 month or less in Antalya and smaller population towns and beach resorts.

How long can I stay outside Turkey with residence permit?

120 days
Residence permit holders are now only entitled to travel outside Turkey for 120 days out of 360 days. If they exceed 120 days, then residence permits will be cancelled and foreigners will need to enter Turkey on a tourist visa, then reapply for a new residence permit.

How do I check if my Turkish residence permit is valid?

To check an active status or cancel e-ikamet ID card online, you may enter the foreigner ’99 number’ to query. To check Foreigner work permit ID card validity here, you may enter ‘yabanci kimlik numarasi’ to query.

Does Turkey give permanent residency?

Turkey does not have a residency program for investors, but as a close example, foreigners who acquire real estate may apply and renew their residence permits every year. To become a citizen, you first should fulfill the 5-year term of residency. Within these 5 years, you may not leave Turkey for a total of one year.