In Turkey, How to Obtain a Turkish Resident Permit
Turkey annually issues about one million Ikamet residence permit permission cards to foreigners. It is possible to live and work in the country.
Understanding the legal and governmental systems of an expat living in Turkey can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together some expert guides to help you know the government and law in Turkey, including information on everything from the political system to LGBT+ rights.
Turkey annually issues about one million Ikamet residence permit permission cards to foreigners. It is possible to live and work in the country.
The Turkish government recently announced on its website and sent out texts to inform the public that it would be introducing a new online service that would allow foreign nationals to skip queues at government offices and instead apply online for some address registrations. In essence, the rollout allows foreigners...
Turkey has closed 1,169 neighborhoods to foreigners seeking Turkish residence permits. The move is aimed at reducing the number of foreign nationals living in certain areas of the country.
As you may already be aware, detailed travel itineraries or travel plans were recently made mandatory for first-time residency applications in Turkey. In addition, on rare occasions when you want to renew your residence permit—depending on the region you live in in Turkey—you may also be asked to...
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu made some important announcements at a recent press briefing addressing “migration” at the Immigration Administration (GİGM) Conference Hall in Ankara on June 11. Among the most pressing issues the minister touched on were address registration practices, residence permits, and illegal migrants. On July 1, a New...
In the most recent few months, Turkey has reiterated that it will be limiting the number of neighborhoods or areas that foreign nationals can reside in or use as their registered address. This move is expected to take place in the coming months. Most recently, it did so by publishing...
Since the implementation of the national address registration system (Adres Kayıt Sistemi-AKS) by the Turkish government in 2006, all foreign nationals visiting or residing in Turkey have been required to submit proof of their residence on the system. Even if you own real estate in Turkey or are renting a...
A consent letter shows that a child has permission from every parent or guardian who is not going on the trip to travel or live outside their home country.
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