Short-Term Residence Permit in Turkey
A short-term residence permit is regulated in Articles 31 to 33 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458.
In addition, a short-term residence permit has been issued in Articles 28 and 29 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection.
Who are the Foreigners Who Can be Issued a Short-Term Residence Permit?
1-Foreigners who will come for the purpose of scientific research;
For this purpose, if foreigners requesting a residence permit are subject to the permission of scientific research from the relevant institutions or organizations subject to scientific research (Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Energy, universities, etc.) they are asked to obtain a permission certificate; if they are not subject to permission, they are asked to submit a statement on the research topic.
2-Foreigners who have real estate in Turkey;
If foreigners with real estate request a residence permit, the real estate must be residential and used for this purpose. In addition, if family members have the right of shared or joint ownership of housing, family members can also apply for a residence permit in this context.
3-Foreigners who will establish a business connection or business;
If foreigners who will establish a business connection or business request a residence permit for more than three months, the foreigner may be asked for an invitation letter or similar documents from the person or companies they will contact.
4-Foreigners who will participate in the in-service training program;
Residence permits issued for this purpose are issued during the program based on information and documents on the content, duration, location of the training offered by the institution or organization that will provide in-service training.
5-Foreigners who will come for education or similar purposes within the framework of agreements or student exchange programs to which the Republic of Turkey is a party;
For this purpose, foreigners requesting a residence permit are asked to submit information and documents to be obtained from the relevant institution.
The term of the residence permit may not exceed the period of the educational or similar purpose.
Student exchange programs (Erasmus, Mevlana, Farabi, etc.) students who come within the scope of; Those who make a request to become a general health insurer within three months from the first registration date are also not required to have health insurance. However, those who lose their right to become a general health insurer by not applying within three months from the date of registration are asked to have private health insurance.
6-Foreigners who will stay for tourism purposes;
For this purpose, the statement of foreigners requesting a residence permit on travel plans (such as where, when and for how long they will stay in the country) is evaluated. If deemed necessary, he may be asked to provide information or documents.
7-Foreigners who will be treated provided that they do not carry one of the diseases that are considered a threat to public health;
For this purpose, the admission of foreigners who come to Turkey to public or private hospitals is sought. Health insurance is not required from those who certify that they have paid all the treatment costs from them.
Residence permits are issued in accordance with the duration of treatment.
During the treatment period, valid health insurance conditions are not required by determining the financial means of foreigners whose expenses related to housing, resettlement or health are covered by the relevant public institutions and organizations.
If necessary, information or documents related to the treatment of a foreigner may be requested from the relevant hospital or public institutions and organizations.
Residence permit procedures of the escorts of foreigners who come to our country for treatment purposes within the scope of the current Health Cooperation agreements (unless there is a separate provision regarding the escorts in the agreement) are carried out in accordance with the general provisions.
In addition, according to October 14 of the Basic Law on Health Services No. 3359, foreigners who come to our country from their companions who do not exceed a maximum of two people, no valid health insurance conditions are required for residence permit applications.
8- Foreigners who must stay in Turkey depending on the requests or decisions of the judicial or administrative authorities;
The duration of the residence permit to be issued for this purpose is regulated taking into account the period specified in the decision or request.
9-Foreigners who will be transferred to a short-term residence permit if the family loses the conditions of the residence permit;
10-Foreigners who will participate in Turkish learning courses;
For this purpose, the institution that requests a residence permit and is authorized to provide a Turkish course (must have permission from the Ministry of National Education.) it can be given no more than twice to the foreigner who has registered.
If the duration of the course is less than a year, the duration of the residence permit may not exceed the duration of the course. The institution that provides the course is obliged to inform the provincial directorate of the status of the start and continuation of the course of the foreigner who has registered for the purpose of studying Turkish.
11-Foreigners who will participate in education, research, internships and courses in Turkey through public institutions;
The duration of the residence permit issued for this purpose may not exceed one year. A valid medical insurance requirement is not required when determining the financial means of foreigners whose expenses related to housing, restitution or health are covered by the relevant public institutions. Information and documents may be requested from institutions.
12-Foreigners who have completed their higher education in Turkey and applied within six months from the date of graduation;
For this purpose, foreigners who request a residence permit may be granted a residence permit for a period of no more than one year, if they apply within six months from the date of graduation, for a one-time period.
13-Those who do not work in Turkey, but will invest in the scope and amount specified by the Council of Ministers, as well as their foreign spouse, non-adult or dependent foreign child of themselves and their spouse;
For this purpose, a residence permit can be issued to foreigners requesting a residence permit for a period of no more than five years.
The amendment of the International Labor Code No. 6735 to the Law No. 6458 is aimed at encouraging qualified foreigners who will contribute to the country’s economy and providing foreigners with ease in residence permit procedures.
14-Foreigners who are citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,
For this purpose, a residence permit can be issued to foreigners requesting a residence permit for a period of no more than five years.
How Many Years Can a Short-Term Residence Permit Be Issued for?
Short-term residence permit, above 13. and 14. it can be arranged for annual periods of no more than two at a time, with the exception of foreigners who are in the queue.
What are the Requirements for a Short-Term Residence Permit?
In order for a short-term residence permit to be issued, foreigners must meet the requirements set out in Article 32 of the Law.
- To submit supporting information and documents related to the purpose of staying in Turkey,
– Not to fall within the scope of Article 7 of the said Law,
– Having housing conditions in accordance with general health and safety standards,
– If requested, to submit a document indicating the registration of the judicial register issued by the competent authorities of the country in which he is a citizen or legally resides,
- To give the address information where he will stay in Turkey.
What are the reasons for the Refusal, Cancellation or Non-Extension of a Short-Term Residence Permit?
– Non-fulfillment or disappearance of one or more of the requirements for a short-term residence permit,
- Determining that the residence permit is used for other than the purpose for which it was issued,
– A valid deportation or entry ban decision has been made about,
- Deduction of violations in terms of the duration of stay abroad,
in their case, a short-term residence permit is not issued, if it is issued, it is canceled, the expired ones are not extended.
