Short-term residence permit.

Purposes of application

Some of the purposes listed in the law are:

• Stay for tourism
• Owning residential property in Türkiye
• Business connections or setting up a business
• Scientific research, in-service training, exchange programmes
• Attending a Turkish language course
• Medical treatment (excluding diseases posing a public health threat)
• Post-graduation application by those who completed their studies in Türkiye

Durations

• As a rule, a short-term residence permit may be issued for up to two years at a time.
• There are special duration regimes, such as up to five years for investors and TRNC citizens, and a one-time maximum of one year for post-graduation applications.

Current practice notes

In tourist residence applications, supporting the purpose of stay with concrete documents, accommodation and financial means documents, and adequate insurance are decisive. Province- and neighbourhood-based density restrictions and address/registration procedures (such as a notarised rental contract) can change from time to time; so checking current practice before applying is essential. In our pre-assessment, this check is a standard step for your file.

Core documents

• Application form, passport and biometric photos
• Documents showing the purpose of stay (rental contract, title deed, invitation/business correspondence, course enrolment, etc.)
• Valid health insurance covering the requested period
• Declaration/documents of sufficient and regular financial means