The Differences Between the Types of Residencies in Turkey

Do you have knowledge of the types of residencies in Turkey? How to get them? Privileges offered to the holder? Papers that need to be processed? Reasons for refusing to grant them to a foreigner, and other details related to it.
In this article, you can learn about all types of residencies in Turkey and their most prominent aspects, and you can find all the answers to your inquiries. We wish you an enjoyable reading.

The most important types of residencies in Turkey:

Before getting into the heart of the matter, you should know that we have short-term and long-term residency, each with certain advantages and laws that must be adhered to, and they are granted to some categories without others.

Short term residency in Turkey:

The beginning will be with this type of residency in Turkey, and through the following points, you can see the cases in which it is granted to a foreigner:
-The foreigner who came to Turkey to carry out scientific research as he obtains it from the ministry to which his research is related. It may be the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Tourism or other sectors.
-Foreigners who own real estate on Turkish land and the residency they will get is called (real estate residency), but not any property is suitable for getting real estate residency, as it must meet certain conditions.
-A foreign investor who intends to establish private business.
-Who wants to join a training program, and the length of stay is determined according to the type and duration of training.
-Whoever comes to Turkey for the purpose of enrolling in schools, universities, or under a student exchange.
-A foreigner who came to Turkey for tours.
-Who goes to Turkey to receive treatment within government or private hospitals.
-Who was registered for a course to learn the Turkish language.
-Who participates in educational courses or any kind of activities.
-Those who have completed postgraduate studies are granted a short stay for one year.
-If he holds Greek Cypriot citizenship, he will get a residency in Turkey for five years.

How long is the short - term residency in Turkey?

It ranges between one and two years at maximum, and in a few cases it is more than that, reaching five years in some cases.

Conditions for applying for a short-term residency?

Can all foreigner get a short residency without any conditions or controls? Certainly not, as it is granted to foreigners in certain cases and under specific conditions, which are as follows:
-Submitting all documents and evidence confirming the intention to live in Turkey.
-The foreigner must have a passport or a visa to Turkey, or if he is exempted from the visa, he must submit an exemption document.
-He must provide all information about the address where he lives in Turkey.

Could granting of short-term residency be rejected?

Granting it may be refused in some cases, or it may be withdrawn after it has been granted, and it may be refused to extend it upon the expiry of its necessary period in certain cases, the most prominent of which are:
-Breach of one of the required conditions and non-compliance with them.
-If the residency is used for a purpose other than that for which it was granted.
-In the case that a decision is issued to expel the foreigner from Turkey.
-If the foreigner resides outside Turkey for a longer period than stipulated.

What do you know about family residency in Turkey?

It is one of the important types of residency granted to foreigners wishing to settle and stay in Turkey, and it is obtained by everyone who was born in the Turkish lands, but lost citizenship due to their exit from Turkey, but they are treated as a Turkish citizen with the same rights and the same duties.
It is also obtained by a foreigner who has got a type of residency in Turkey or who has obtained an exceptional right of protection and cannot return to his country for reasons that may threaten his lives.
In the context of family residency in Turkey, you should know that if the foreigner is married to more than one woman, only one of them has the right to apply for family residency while the children can obtain it even if they are from more than one mother.
The children may be in Turkey and the mother resides abroad. In this case, the children are not granted family residency until after obtaining approval from her, and as for the children, they can apply for it while they are still under the age of eighteen and then enroll in Turkish educational institutions, but when they exceed this age, they will have to get student residency.

Does the holder of the family residency get another one?

A person who has obtained a family residency may apply for one of the types of short-term residency in certain cases, including:
-Upon divorce for some reason, but provided that he has resided in Turkey for a period of no less than three years.
-If the person granting the family residency dies.
-The foreigner who has reached the age of eighteen and has previously resided in Turkey under the family residency for a period of no less than three years.
Conditions for granting family residency in Turkey:
In order for this residency to be granted, there are a set of conditions that must be met, which are as follows:
-The granting person must have a family residency.
-That he has a sufficient source of income to secure a decent life for himself and his family members.
-Not to have in his criminal record any crime that negatively affects the national security in Turkey in the last five years.
-To have an address in Turkey of at least one year of residence.
-The wife must be over the age of 18.

When is family residency refused?

In some cases, the granting of family residency is refused or withdrawn after it has been granted, and perhaps after its extension, it is not renewed again. These are the most prominent cases:
-Lack of the necessary conditions in the family.
-Using the residency for a purpose other than that for which it was granted.
-In the case that the foreigner is deported outside Turkey.

Student residency in Turkey:

Who gets the student residency in your opinion?
Students in the first and second educational stages do not have a family residency, while if they do, they can continue education in these two stages without applying for student residency.
Students registered in an educational institution affiliated with the Higher Education Council in order to study a bachelor’s or master’s degree or others such as studying medicine, and after obtaining it in the case that he is married and has children, he grants them family residency.
It is worth noting that the family residency expires at the end of the educational period that he will spend in Turkey. It may be a year, it may be less, it may be two, three, four or more, and it is renewed annually.

Conditions for applying for student residency:

-Providing evidence confirms that the purpose of residency in Turkey is studying.
-To have a passport or any document that replaces it.
-Possessing the passport two months before the expiry of its validity period.
-Not to be one of the persons prohibited from entering Turkey.
-Providing of all information about the address at which the foreigner resides.
A student in Turkey is not required to obtain additional health insurance if he applies for student health insurance, but those who did not get it will have to apply for private insurance.
Does the student lose the student’s residency in Turkey if he changes the course he is studying? Certainly not, as it remains preserved, and you should know that the student in Turkey worked in Turkey, and this is for university and graduate students, but students of the first stage are excluded from this.

When is a student's residency in Turkey refused?

-If the student does not meet the above-mentioned conditions.
-If the student fails to complete his academic stage.
-If the residency is used for a purpose other than that for which it was granted.
-When a decision is issued to expel the student from Turkey.

Long-term residency in Turkey:

After we talked about short-term residency in Turkey, it is necessary to detail the long-term residency through the following paragraphs:

Who gets long-term residency?

Those who have resided in Turkey for a continuous period of eight years can apply for permanent residency in it, and it must be continuous without interruption, except in certain cases, such as completing studies, receiving treatment or performing military service, but within the condition that it does not exceed one year.
You should know that refugees or people under subsidiary protection are not entitled to apply for permanent residency in Turkey, and the duration of this residency is unlimited and forever.

Conditions for obtaining permanent residency:

-He must have resided in Turkey for 8 consecutive years, as mentioned above.
-He should not have received assistance from social organizations in the last three years.
-He has a sufficient source of income for himself and his family.
-Valid health insurance.
-Not to be a source of threat and breach of Turkish public security.
In this regard, it should be noted that the holder of that residency enjoys all the rights and duties that a citizen has, such as running for elections, voting, participating in political life and getting prestigious job opportunities.

When will permanent residency in Turkey be refused?

-If the person is a real threat to security in Turkey.
-If he resides in Turkey for more than one year.

Humanitarian Residency in Turkey:

It is one of the most important types of residency in Turkey and is granted to foreigners according to many cases that we will refer to through the following points:
-child, if it is in his interest to obtain them.
-Persons who cannot stay outside Turkey.
-Those covered by the right of international protection, such as those who will be harmed if they reside in countries other than Turkey, or those for whom travel is considered a danger to their lives and health.
-Whoever has been subjected to physical harm, psychological abuse, or otherwise, gets humanitarian residency, provided that his treatment period ends.
The duration of this residency is one year, but it is renewable annually.

The best types of residency in Turkey:

Each residency carries certain characteristics and advantages, but the preference remains for real estate one, which is one of the most important types of residencies in Turkey at all, for two main reasons
*It can be obtained very easily.
*Possibility to renew it annually as long as the foreigner owns the property.

Conditions for applying for real estate residency:

-Buying a property in one of the Turkish states.
-The property value shall not be less than 75,000 US dollars.
-The property must be intended for housing.
-It should not be within a security or military area.
-The foreigner is not prohibited from owning real estate in Turkey.
(You should know that a breach of any of the previous conditions will prevent you from obtaining it).

Advantages of obtaining real estate residency:

-After 8 years, you can apply for permanent residency.
-If the property complies with the conditions for getting Turkish citizenship, it will be able to apply for it.
-It is granted to all family members without exception, but children must be under the age of eighteen.
-Benefiting from the various service facilities available to Turkish citizens, such as hospitals, educational institutions and entertainment venues.
-Moving between Turkish states and traveling outside Turkey and back again without the need to obtain a visa.
(There are many common points between tourist and real estate residencies, but the latter remains stronger in terms of ease of renewal and accessibility).
Are these all residencies in Turkey?
Certainly not, as there are many other types of residencies such as: (human trafficking residency/temporary protection residency/scientific research residency/commercial residency/medical residency).
You can find more information about Turkey by constantly visiting our website because we are keen to answer your various questions.

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