Permanent Residence Permit in Turkey – Long-Term Residence in Turkey
The permanent residence permit is one of many types of residence permits in Turkey. A foreign resident can obtain permanent residence in Turkey, if he fulfills some conditions. In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will provide a guide on long-term residence in Turkey.
Conditions for obtaining permanent residence permit in Turkey:
- The Ministry of the Interior grants a permanent residence permit to the foreign residents in Turkey for eight continuous years.
- According to Article 38 of the law, half the duration of the student residence permit is calculated and the duration of the other residence permits is calculated in full.
- Moreover, the resident must have financial means to support oneself and their family, if any.
- Furthermore, the resident must have valid health insurance.
- Not having received social assistance in the last 3 years.
- Not to pose a threat to public safety and order.
Required documents to apply for permanent residence permit in Turkey:
- Application form.
- The original and copy of the passport.
- The previous residence permit document.
- Biometric photos.
- A document proving that the applicant hasn’t received any social aid from the Turkish authorities.
- In addition to a declaration that they have the necessary resources for staying in Turkey for maximum one year and providing documents if required.
- Health insurance.
- Home address.
- In addition to the police record.
Advantages of the long-term residence in Turkey:
- Undoubtedly, long-term residence permits have indefinite validity.
- It is also granted to wife and children under the age of 18.
- Moreover, the permanent resident can travel between Turkish cities without a travel permit.
- Furthermore, the holder of a long-term residency may benefit from the same rights as accorded to Turkish citizens, except for some basic rights such as: (candidacy, election, public office, importation of cars).
- Additionally, the permanent resident is exempted from the obligation to do military service.
- In addition, the permanent resident may benefit from the insurance rights.
Important notes about long-term residence in Turkey:
- If the foreigner resided in Turkey for the specified period as a refugee, conditional refugee and secondary protection status holders, humanitarian residence permit holders and temporary protection; He is not eligible to apply for long-term residence permit in Turkey.
- Moreover, permanent residence in Turkey can be refused if:
- The foreigner poses a serious threat to public order and security.
- The foreigner resides outside Turkey for more than one year without interruption; Except for the conditions of health, education and compulsory public service in his country.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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