Features of permanent residence in Turkey and conditions for obtaining it

Permanent residency in Turkey is one of the most prominent types of residency that the Turkish government has allowed foreigners to obtain. With all these advantages that a foreigner can obtain, the search for a way to reside there has increased legally without being subject to a violation.

Conditions for obtaining permanent residence - its features - required papers and documents - and many other information related to it.

How to obtain permanent residence in Turkey:

- You must reside in Turkey for eight consecutive years.

- Not receiving any social assistance in the last three years.

- To hold long-term health insurance.

- Not to be a source of danger or threat to public security in Turkey.

- To have a stable and sufficient income for himself and his family members.

- Not have previously obtained humanitarian residence or asylum.

In the event that the foreigner is forced during the eight years that he must reside in Turkey, he must not reside abroad for more than one year, and also the reason must be valid (performing military service in his country - or completing his studies).

Importance of obtaining permanent residence:

There are a set of privileges that will be yours when you apply for permanent residence in Turkey, and the most important of them are.

First: Obtaining a Turkish passport:

This passport is classified as one of the best types of passports in the world, as it gives its holder many advantages, such as entering about 61 countries without the requirement to obtain a visa, and there are also about 44 countries that give the holder an automatic visa upon arrival.

Second: A stable and developed life:

It has been found that most of those who think about obtaining this residence are looking for a luxurious life far from economic crises and the collapse of political conditions or security fluctuations.

Third: Land suitable for investment:

A foreigner in Turkey can make many investments. All indicators and evidence confirm the extent of the success that you will achieve, especially if it is in the field of real estate, as its prices are constantly increasing and the demand for it is also very large.

Fourth: High Quality Services:

Whoever holds this residency will be able to benefit from many of the services that a Turkish citizen enjoys, such as attending public schools and universities and receiving treatment in government and private hospitals for free or at reduced prices.

Documents needed to obtain permanent residence:

To obtain this residency, you must extract and prepare a set of documents, which are as follows:

- Residence permit application form.

- The original copy of the buyer's passport

- Submit a previous residence permit document.

- A document confirming that the foreigner did not receive any aid in the last three years.

- A document confirming that he has a sufficient source of income.

- A non judicial Document.

- medical insurance.

- Current residence address.

Important notes on permanent residence in Turkey:

There is an important aspect that you should know about this type of residence permit in Turkey, which is that it is likely to be withdrawn or canceled in some cases, which are as follows:

- If the foreigner poses any danger or threat to order and security in Turkey.

- In the event that he resides abroad for a full year without interruption without reason.

Other types of residency in Turkey:

In addition to permanent residence, there are many other residences that foreigners seek to obtain.

First: Tourist accommodation:

- It is a short term stay.

- Awarded for a period of one year, subject to renewal.

- To obtain it, you must bring the address of residence.

- The passport must be present after its translation into Turkish.

- The tax number is extracted from the tax department in Turkey.

Second: Real estate residence:

- It is obtained under the purchase of a residential property in Turkey.

- It is not required to have any other details of the property, neither the size nor its price.

- Granted to all family members (wife and children under the age of eighteen).

- Short term as it is valid for one full year, subject to renewal.

(Important note: Tourist and real estate residency share many aspects and advantages, but real estate is considered stronger in terms of ease of obtaining and renewing).

Third: Student Accommodation:

- It is also a short term stay.

- It is awarded to foreign students who will attend universities.

- To obtain it, you must bring a document from the university confirming your affiliation with it.

- Its term does not end until after the completion of the entire university stage.

Fourth: Establishment of work:

- It is a long term stay.

- It is given to investors and business owners.

- One of its advantages is that after five years, the holder can apply for Turkish citizenship.

- The foreigner gets it within forty days only.

- It is given to the wife / husband - father - mother.

Fifth: Family residence:

- This residence is granted to the husband/wife/children under the age of eighteen.

- After three years, whoever holds it can apply for Turkish citizenship.

Some notes about residency:

1 - A foreigner with a real estate residence permit cannot obtain Turkish citizenship if the property price is not at least two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars.

2 - As for tourist accommodation, it is not granted to all family members, as are other types of other accommodations.

3 - The residency granted to all family members and children over the legal age can obtain it if they have special needs.

4 - Whoever obtains the real estate residency loses it when he sells the property he owns and under which he obtained the residency.

5 - The student's residence is canceled when he finishes the study stage.

One of the services we provide to our clients is to help obtain the appropriate residence permit for them. If you have any questions about any of them, contact us so that our consultants can provide you with the assistance you need.