Turkey is one of the most prominent countries that easily grant all kinds of residence permits on its territory, without any legal obstacles, unlike many countries that restrict the conditions of residence on its territory.

Recently, Turkey has expanded its government departments to grant all kinds of residence permits for foreigners and employed a staff who speak international languages such as Arabic and English in order to facilitate contact with applicants from foreigners.

There are many types of residence permits in Turkey, all are issued by the Department of Homeland Security (Directorate General of the Department of Immigration) of the Ministry of Interior, after completing the required conditions for each type.

Touristic Residence Permit

Tourist stay permit shall be issued upon the request by the applicant, by booking an appointment via its official website to go to the Department, and the permit is usually granted for one year.
The following documents are required:
- the place of residence through the house lease
- translate the passport into Turkish, and it should be certified by the notary
- 4 personal photographs
- health insurance (Sigorta)
- the tax number which can be obtained from the Tax Department (less than half an hour)

Student Residence Permit

Students who come to Turkey in order to study in Turkish universities are granted stay permits to students. What required in the tourist permit is required here, in addition to the "student-proof" paper that is officially certified by the university registered.

This resident permit does not entitle the student to grant the right to his father, mother or any relative for whatever reasons, and the student whose period of receiving education in Turkey is less than one year, the period of residence permit for him cannot exceed this study period.

Work Residence Permit

The work permit for foreigners is given to employees in Turkish companies, the company obtains a work permit from the Ministry of Labor for the foreigner to be employed and then to apply for residency.

The company is required to employ five Turks for each foreign employee and must obtain a tourist stay permit before applying to the Ministry of Labor, and it takes about 40 days to obtain work permits.

In the event that the father or mother obtains working permits, all family members (spouse/wife/ children) are entitled to a get residence permit, the validity of which is similar to the period of working permit of the accompanying person.

Accompany Family Residence Permit

Turkish citizens or residents of work permits may grant family residence permits in Turkey to both foreign wives, children who are not adults.
In the case of marriage to a Turkish wife / Turkish husband, it is possible to apply for it and maybe a year, two or three years, according to the application submitted, thus, the applicant has the right to apply for Turkish citizenship after three years.

Note: If a person is married to more than one foreign wife, he can only request a residence permit for one wife, while the other wives can only request a family residence permit for their children from him.

Humanitarian Residence Permit

This type of permit is granted to refugees in Turkey.

Residence Permit by Buying a Property

"Ownership stay permit" is a renewable permit for foreigners who own immovable property in Turkey and are granted for a one year, moreover, the wife and children are entitled to a residence permit.

Required Documents:
- Translated copy into Turkish from the passport, certified by the notary
- Valid health insurance
- 4 personal photographs
- Copy of the property deed, and the registration deed
- Pay the tax on the new residences

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