Short Term Residence Permit is a residence permit issued for foreigners who want to stay in Turkey longer than the visa period or visa exemption period. All foreigners who want to stay longer than the stipulated period must apply for this residence permit. In this information note, we have included short-term residence permit types, application conditions and methods.
What are the types of short-term residence permits? What is the scope of these types?
In accordance with the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458, 14 types of short-term residence permits have been determined. These can be listed as follows:
Futures for Scientific Research
Foreigners who want to obtain a visa short-term residence permit for scientific reasons must first obtain a permit from the relevant institutions if their research is subject to permission, and if the research subject is not subject to permission, they must make a statement with the details of the research. Foreigners who want to obtain a residence permit through scientific research must obtain a visa for Scientific Research from our representatives in their own countries before entering Turkey.
Those Who Own Immovable Property in Turkey
In order for foreigners who own immovables to apply for this residence permit, the immovable they own must be a residence and be used as a residence. In the event that more than one family member has a right on the relevant immovable property, other family members who have rights can also apply for a residence permit. These persons may be the applicant's spouse, minor child or any of the dependent adult children.
They Will Establish a Commercial Connection or Business
Foreigners who want to apply in this category can request an invitation letter or documents related to the job they will establish from the people they are in contact with and with whom they will establish commercial contacts.
Those Who Will Participate in In-Service Training Programs
Foreigners who request a short-term residence permit through training for service must submit documents showing the content of the training, the place and duration of the training, issued by the institution or organization that will provide the relevant training, at the time of application. The residence permit is issued to cover the education period.
Those Who Will Come For Education Or Similar Purposes Within The Framework Of The Agreements To Which The Republic Of Turkey İs A Party Or The Student Exchange Programs
Foreigners who want to obtain a residence permit from Turkey due to various education programs must submit documents issued by the relevant institution. The residence permit to be issued within this scope cannot exceed the education period and cannot be used for a different purpose. If students who apply for a residence permit within the scope of the student exchange program make a request for general health insurance within the first 3 months, an additional health insurance is not required. Students who do not apply within this period are required to obtain and document foreign health insurance.
Those Who Will Stay For Touristic Reasons
Foreigners who want to apply for a short-term residence permit for touristic reasons are required to document in which time intervals they will stay, where and for how long. Additional documents related to the travel plan may be requested upon consultation.
They Will Be Treated On The Condition That They Do Not Have One Of The Diseases That Are Considered A Threat To Public Health
Foreigners who need to stay in Turkey for a long period of time for treatment should primarily not carry an infectious disease that may put public health and safety at risk. Foreigners who want to apply for these purposes must submit their acceptance documents from public or private hospitals. If it is documented that all costs of treatment have been paid, no additional health insurance is required. Likewise, additional health insurance is not required from foreigners whose accommodation, subsistence and treatment expenses are covered by public institutions and organizations. In applications made under this category, additional documents related to treatment may be requested if deemed necessary. General residence provisions are applied for the companions of foreigners who come for treatment. Additional health insurance is not required for a maximum of two accompanying foreigners.
Persons Required to Stay in Turkey Depending on the Request or Decision of the Judicial or Administrative Authorities
Those Who Changed from Family Residence Permit to Short-Term Residence Permit
Those who have stayed in Turkey with a family residence permit of at least 3 years and have just turned 18, foreigners who are married to a Turkish citizen and have stayed in Turkey for at least 3 years with a family residence permit and those who have received a family residence permit depending on the supporter after the death of the supporter can apply for residence permit.
They Will Attend Turkish Learning Courses
Those who want to apply for a residence permit to learn Turkish can issue a short-term residence permit for a maximum of two times. If the duration of the vomiting is less than 1 year, the residence permit is given considering the course duration. It is necessary to enroll in one of the institutions approved by the Ministry of National Education, and the relevant educational institution notifies the provincial directorates of the course registration and attendance status of the foreigner.
They Will Participate in Education, Research, Internship and Courses in Turkey through Public Institutions
Residence permits issued for this reason can be issued for a maximum of one year. In case the expenses related to accommodation, subsistence and health are covered by the institutions, the applicant is not required to document financial resources or health insurance. If necessary, documents can be requested from institutions.
Those who have completed their higher education in Turkey and applied within six months from the date of graduation
New graduates of higher education graduates are granted a residence permit for a maximum of one year if they apply within the first six months.
Those Who Do Not Work İn Turkey, But Will Invest in The Scope And Amount To Be Determined By The President, And Their Foreign Spouse, Their And Their Spouse's Minor Or Dependent Foreign Child
Within the scope of the practice implemented to encourage foreigners who can contribute economically to the country within the scope of the International Labor Law No. 6735, 5-year residence permits are issued for applications made in this category.
Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus who apply are given a 5-year residence permit.
What are the conditions for a Short Term Residence Permit?
The conditions required for obtaining a short-term residence permit are as follows in accordance with Article 32 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection:
Submitting the necessary documents for the requested residence permit,
To have general health and safety requirements and to certify that the conditions are met,
To be able to submit a criminal record issued by the competent authorities of the country of citizenship or residence, if necessary,
Documenting the address to be substituted in Turkey,
Not falling within the scope of Article 7 of the Foreigner and International Protection Law titled foreigners who will not be allowed to enter Turkey
What are the documents required for a Short Term Residence Permit?
Although the documents required for each short-term residence permit listed above may vary, the documents that are common to all are as follows:
Short Term Residence Permit Information Form,
Passport,
4 Biometric Photographs,
Private Health Insurance Covering the Requested Residence Permit,
Appointment and Application Form,
Fee Payment Receipts,
Address Document
In general terms, the types, conditions and scope of short-term residence permits are as mentioned above, and as Ünal&Partners Law Firm incorporating outstanding lawyers and sworn translators , like hundreds of foreigners we have helped so far, we are happy to guide and assist you in all kinds of residence and citizenship procedures.
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