Turkey is the only country in the world that grants this type of residency, due to the vast diversity of tourism in Turkey, which cannot be limited by the relatively short visa period compared to the distances, cities, regions, exhibitions, museums, islands, and mountains that are a must-see. What are the requirements for obtaining a tourist residency? We will detail the process of obtaining it according to the following table of contents:

Tourist residence in Türkiye:

Conditions required to obtain a tourist residence permit in Türkiye:

Benefits of tourist residence in Türkiye:

-Electronic appointment

-Mandatory health insurance for tourist residence

-Tax number

- Passport translation and certification

-Paying residence fees

-Personal photos

Lease contract:

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Tourist residence in Türkiye:

A Turkish tourist residence permit, or short-term residence permit, is a document granted to foreigners residing in Turkey who wish to stay for more than 90 days. This document is granted to those who meet specific conditions for residence and long-term stay arrangements.

Conditions required to obtain a tourist residence permit in Türkiye:

Obtaining a tourist residence permit in Türkiye requires taking the following steps:

Apply for the permit within one to three months of your arrival in Türkiye.

Submit a set of required documents at the nearest office of the General Directorate of Immigration.

Provide proof of sufficient financial resources to cover your living expenses.

You may also need to provide additional documents depending on your personal situation and the type of residency you are seeking, as well as your nationality.

Benefits of tourist residence in Türkiye:

Free entry and exit

Freedom of internal movement:

Legal stay:

Real Estate Rental:

Vehicle Import:

Social integration:

The documents required for a short-term tourist residence permit, along with some additional requirements, will be detailed with Taif Türkiye:

Electronic appointment:

You can obtain it from the Turkish Immigration Department website. Important notes from the Turkish Spectrum that no one else mentions to you: When booking an appointment, be careful to ensure the accuracy of the information in the application form. First, write the name and surname exactly as they appear in your passport, especially for nationalities whose names are written in their five- and four-character forms. The names must be distributed in the first and surname fields so that when combined, the result matches your name in your passport. Changing your name after the residency permit is issued is very costly and difficult, and you will encounter problems related to opening bank accounts or notary public procedures due to mismatches. Use a recent biometric photo (less than 6 months old). Some residency permits have been rejected because of the photo. Declare your source of income and your ability to live sufficiently in Turkey. Provide an accurate figure for your income in Turkish lira and its source. Filling in the profession field is very important. Include the date of moving to your address in Turkey as closely as possible to the rental contract date or the date you own the property. Link your health insurance number and date to the appointment request accurately. Make sure you write your passport number and start and end dates correctly, otherwise you will not be able to complete the application. Provide a correct Turkish phone number and email address, otherwise you will not be able to complete and follow up on the application later. Attention, attention, attention. Do not book an appointment for residency before entering Turkey. Whether applying for a residency for the first time or renewing your residency, booking an appointment before entering Turkey is a major reason for your residency permit to be rejected. The website gives three options for applying for residency for the first time, meaning that you are applying for the first time and you have a valid visa that has not expired. The second option is to extend or renew your residency if you already have a residency and intend to renew it with the same type for the second time. Changing your residency type if you already have a residency, for example, a tourist residency and want to change it to a family residency or any other type.

You can request an electronic appointment through Tayf Türkiye.

Mandatory health insurance for tourist residence:

It is mandatory for individuals between the ages of 18 and 65. For individuals younger than 18 and older than 65, health insurance is not a condition for obtaining residency. Other than that, it is a condition. To obtain health insurance, a person is required to have only four pieces of information: a copy of their passport or residency permit, a detailed residential address in Turkey, and the start date of the health insurance, which should preferably match the date of submitting the residency application if applying for the first time or the expiry date if applying for a residency renewal. Health insurance prices vary according to age and gender. You can click the link to get health insurance prices. Tayf Turkey is an official agent and partner of dozens of private insurance companies. With Tayf Turkey, you will get the best prices and the best quality. Yes, you are in the right place.

You can apply for health insurance through Tayf Türkiye.

Tax number:

It is implicitly required to pay the residency fees, which we will discuss later, and can be obtained through the Tax Department website. Spectrum Turkey recommends paying attention to the information and entering it correctly and accurately in accordance with the passport. Amending it later can be time-consuming and time-consuming. After obtaining the tax number, you can save it on your mobile phone or as a piece of paper. You will need it later for various procedures until the residency is issued.

You can request a tax number through Tayf Türkiye.

Passport authentication translation:

The notary public in Turkey (known as NOTER) requests a translation and certification of the passport into Turkish. Due to the difference in the naming method between the Turkish system and other countries, Taif Turkey advises you to keep a copy of the passport translated and certified by the notary public, as you will need it in many subsequent transactions in Türkiye.

You can request a certified translation and notarization through Taif Türkiye.

Payment of residence fees:

The cost of obtaining a tourist residence permit in Türkiye for the year 2024 ranges between $125 and $262 per year, and between $265 and $517 for two years. These costs include health insurance and residence fees.

Personal photos:

A recent biometric (less than 6 months old) photo is required, whether for a first-time residence permit or renewal. Taif Türkiye recommends requesting an electronic copy of the photos via WhatsApp or email for later use when booking an online appointment.

- A copy of the passport, visa, and the last entry stamp to the Republic of Turkey.

Lease contract:

It states the names of all persons over 18 years of age and each person signing the contract, along with the details of the apartment owner (the lessor) and their signature. A very important piece of information about the lease contract is that the new version of the lease contract now requires the presence of all tenants, along with their passports, and the apartment owner with their ID card if they are Turkish citizens (they can be represented by their legal representative). The lease contract has now become a condition and binding. An original copy must be in the file of every adult over 18 years of age, and a non-original copy is sufficient for the files of children under 18. If the residence permit application is for renewal, a population registration certificate (ADRES KAYIT) can be added, which replaces the lease contract only for residence permit renewals.

You can request everything related to the rental contract through Taif Türkiye.

Quick fact from Türkiye Spectrum:

One of my children is under 18 years old. What documents are required to be included in the residency file?

Answer: (Electronic appointment - personal photos - original tax payment receipt - copy of the rental contract - copy of the child's passport and the last entry stamp with the visa - a translated and certified copy of the family book or family statement. The child's birth certificate may be requested, certified by the country's foreign ministry according to the nationality and the country's embassy in Turkey, followed by the seal of the governor, translated and certified by the notary public - in the event of the absence of the father or mother, an official guardianship and approval from the absent party is requested - a copy of the father and mother's passport - a copy of the first page of the father and mother's appointment)

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