Comprehensive details of permanent residence in Turkey
Last Updated: 2023-10-24Permanent Residence in Turkey
There are many types of residencies in Turkey and the residence is an "official document" issued by the "Turkish Immigration Department" where it can be given to any of the people who enter Turkish territory legally. If we exclude ordinary residencies, which can be obtained by any tourist or student, the legal team at Mersat Real Estate Company will discuss with you the most powerful types of residencies issued by the Turkish government to foreigners, which is permanent residency.
You will read in this article:-
- What are the conditions for obtaining permanent residence in Turkey
What are the conditions for obtaining permanent residence in Turkey?
To obtain that residence in Turkey, there must be conditions and steps, and one of the most important requirements is that you have resided on Turkish soil for 8 continuous years without interruption at all, and in order to obtain it, it is required that he does not receive any social assistance from any humanitarian organizations for a period of three continuous years, especially in recent years, also the person requesting permanent residence must have a large income or at least be sufficient to secure A decent and luxurious life for his family, and we must mention that this person must have long-term and unexpired health insurance, and finally this person must have a sound security status, that is, not posing any danger to the security of the Turkish state.
What are the advantages of permanent residence in Turkey?
At the beginning of the topic, this residence is not given to a person who has already obtained one of the other types of residencies such as humanitarian residence or temporary residence or to those who are refugees, secondly, whoever owns this residence will be considered fully exempted from military service, and whoever owns this residence will retain all his rights related to insurance, so there is no expiration of any of them, and finally the permanent residence in Turkey does not have any time to announce the expiration of its term, as it is for a lifetime, it is permanent in its name, and this It is almost one of the most important features of that stay.
What are the most important documents needed to obtain permanent residence in Turkey ?
You will have to bring a residence permit, in addition to an original copy of your passport, and if the passport is not available, the travel document meets the purpose and do not forget personal photos, they are also necessary and an important element and are requested in a certain size, and you will also have the task to bring a paper that says that you did not take any humanitarian aid at all along with a paper proving that you have sufficient financial income to support your family and in the long term as well, and of course you will have to bring a paper Comprehensive medical insurance and permanent residence application, moreover you must bring your residential address in detail because you will be investigated and asked about you by the people around you and of course in the end you should bring a paper that is not judged, and after you have collected all these papers and obtained them, there will be nothing left but to put them inside a file and submit them to the authority concerned with receiving such applications, which is the Immigration Department.
- Residence permit application form or form
- Copy of passport or replacement document
- 4 biometric images
- A copy of the previous residence permit
- The original copy of the electronically signed document stating that no social support has been obtained in the last three years (can be obtained from the assistance and social solidarity institutions in the mayor of the municipality to which it belongs)
- A certified and signed document showing continuous and sufficient financial capacity throughout the stay
- Criminal Record Document
- Residence permit card fee payment receipt
- Valid health insurance
- A document proving that the address book system has been registered
Is it possible to reject applications for permanent residence in Turkey?
Of course, it is certain that there are certain cases when applications for permanent residence will be rejected, and these cases are represented by a person suspected of being a danger to security in Turkey or a threat to a certain aspect of life there, this will be automatically rejected, and there is another case, which is if he leaves Turkey for more than a year, of course, unless there is an emergency situation that is justified.
How much does permanent residency cost in Turkey?
There must be some costs that will take the trouble to pay when you apply for permanent residence in Turkey, first there is the price of the residence permit card, which is of a high price, kind of up to eighty thousand Turkish liras, and we have residence permit fees, which are approximately fifty thousand Turkish liras, also health insurance has extraction costs, but they are simple compared to others, as they do not exceed seven hundred Turkish liras at their maximum, and this varies from person to person According to the period contained in the insurance, do not forget the translation costs for all the papers in your possession, which will not exceed two hundred and fifty Turkish liras, and you should know that if the residence is for a child or a non-adult, the costs will be half the cost for a large adult, in addition to knowing that there is a visa fee, which amounts to forty Turkish liras, generally the costs of permanent residence are very expensive, but in return the result is satisfactory.
The types of residencies in Turkey abound and multiply, and all of them are the window to access what you want, and one of the most useful and advantageous residences is permanent residence that gives you a lot of gifts that make your life easier, permanent residence in Turkey, like the rest of the other residencies, has advantages, disadvantages, conditions and procedures that you have to do in order to obtain them, but they are simple things that are not difficult to realize, although they are expensive, and the Turkish state has worked on Facilitating the procedures and elements required so that the applicant does not find it difficult to apply for real estate residency, so he retracts without his application occurring, so he will not even have time to complain, so you only have to go ahead with it.
What drives foreigners to obtain permanent residence in Turkey?
Surely you are wondering about the main reasons that encourage a foreigner to obtain permanent residence in Turkey or other types of residency, certainly the reasons or advantages are not limited to what was mentioned only in the previous lines. First of all, all family members can get it, and the matter is not only limited to the foreigner, as well as Turkey is an ideal environment for housing and permanent stability in light of the urban renaissance it is witnessing on the one hand, and on the other hand, political stability and economic recovery in light of the wars and crises witnessed by many countries of the world. The foreign investor has Turkey as his undisputed first destination.
Other main types of residency in Turkey:
If you are wondering about another important type of residence in Turkey, the real estate residence is considered the most important at all, for two main reasons: the first: easy access and the second: the possibility of renewing it as long as the foreigner owns the property.As for the conditions for obtaining it, they are summarized as follows:- The value of the property must not be less than 75 thousand US dollars.- It must not be within a security or military zone.- It must be designated for housing.- The buyer must not be one of the nationalities that are prohibited from owning Real estate in Turkey.Certainly, you are not aware of the privileges that can be achieved with this residency, the most important of which are: - Granting it to all family members.- Benefiting from public health and educational services in both the public and private sectors.- After eight years, you can apply for the residence that we were going to talk about earlier (permanent residency).
Other types of residency include:
- Student residence.
If you do not meet the conditions of permanent residence in Turkey, you can obtain real estate residency, which is considered the best type of residence after permanent residence, you get it by buying any property in Turkey, and to get better, a real estate investment worth 400 thousand US dollars qualifies you to obtain Turkish citizenship, you can now contact the team of Mersat Real Estate Company to see full details about facilitating your stay in Turkey through Real estate investment.
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Frequently asked questions about permanent residency in Türkiye
Can the family accompany the permanent resident?
Yes, family members accompanying the holder of permanent residency in Turkey can apply for family residency that includes a husband or wife and children under the age of majority.
How long does it take to obtain permanent residency in Türkiye?
Issuing a final decision to obtain permanent residency takes from 6 months to a year.
When am I entitled to apply for permanent residency in Türkiye?
You have the right to apply for permanent residency in Turkey after 8 years of continuous residence in Turkey without an interruption of more than 120 days.
Can I obtain Turkish citizenship after permanent residency?
Yes, after a certain period of time, holders of permanent residency can apply for Turkish citizenship.
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