Short Term Residence Permit

To apply for a short-term residence permit, foreigners who own real estate in Turkey or intend to establish a business or business connections in Turkey must submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göçİdaresi). Once an application is submitted through the e-residence system. Short-term residence permits are issued for a maximum of two years as a principle. (Note: A residence permit is invalidated if it is not used within six months.) Initial Application Residence permit application form The original and a copy of the passport or travel document Four biometric photographs Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay Applicant’s residence ownership deed* (If applying due to real estate ownership in Turkey) An invitation letter or documents issued by the person/business to be contacted** Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient): Proof of access to health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance Private health insurance