Family residence permit.

Who is it issued to?

A family residence permit may be granted to the sponsor's foreign spouse, the sponsor's or spouse's minor foreign children and dependent foreign children. The sponsor may be a Turkish citizen or a foreign national holding one of the residence permits.

Core requirements for the sponsor

• Valid health insurance covering the whole family,
• A monthly income of no less than one third of the minimum wage per family member (with total income not below the minimum wage),
• Adequate accommodation and address registrations in line with general rules,
• Other conditions set out in the law (such as criminal record and public order checks).

Duration and key rules

• A family residence permit may be issued for up to three years at a time and can never exceed the duration of the sponsor's permit.
• Children who turn eighteen may transfer to a short-term or another suitable permit type, provided they meet the conditions.
• A family residence permit is also important for the right to attend primary and secondary schools.

Process

1. Review of the sponsor's status and income documents
2. Preparing marriage/birth records (apostilled and translated where needed)
3. e-İkamet application, appointment and document submission
4. Tracking the outcome and setting up the renewal calendar