Short-Term Residence Permit Guidelines

The provisions for short-term residence permits are outlined in Articles 31-33 of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. Additionally, Articles 28 and 29 of the Regulation for the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection govern short-term residence permits.

Eligibility Criteria for Short-Term Residence Permit:

1. Scientific Research:
   

   • Foreigners conducting scientific research must obtain relevant licenses from authorized institutions.

   • A statement about the research subject is required if no permission is needed.

1. Property Ownership:
   

   • Foreigners owning property must have a residence permit if the property is used for habitation.

   • Shared property permits family members to apply.

1. Business or Commercial Connections:
   

   • For stays exceeding three months, an invitation letter or similar documents are required from relevant contacts.

1. On-the-Job Training:
   

   • Permits for training duration based on provided documents from state institutions.

1. Educational Exchange Programs:
   

   • Documentation from relevant institutions is necessary, with permit duration aligned with educational purposes.

1. Tourism:
   

   • Foreigners must provide details of travel plans for tourism purposes.

1. Medical Treatment:
   

   • Treatment-related permits issued according to the treatment duration.

   • Health insurance not required for publicly-covered treatments.

1. Judicial or Administrative Authorities:
   

   • Permit duration based on the authorities' decision or request.

1. Transfer from Family Residence Permit:
   

   • Allowance for family permit holders to transfer.

1. Turkish Language Course:
   

   • Maximum two permits for language courses, duration aligned with the course.

1. Public Agency Programs:
   

   • Permit duration cannot exceed a year, and health insurance is not mandatory for publicly-covered expenses.

1. Post-Graduation Application:
   

   • One-time permit for graduates applying within six months.

1. Investors and Dependents:
   

   • Permits for investors and their dependents, valid for up to five years.

1. Citizens of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus:
   

   • Five-year permits for citizens of Northern Cyprus.

Duration of Short-Term Residence Permit:

• Maximum two years, except for specific cases mentioned in items 13 and 14.

Conditions for Short-Term Residence Permit:

• Fulfillment of conditions in Article 32 of Law No. 6458.

• Submission of supporting documents for the stay's purpose.

• Compliance with health and safety standards for accommodation.

• Criminal record certificate upon request.

• Submission of the address of stay in Turkey.

Refusal, Non-Renewal, or Cancellation Reasons:

• Failure to meet or no longer meet permit conditions.

• Misuse of the permit's intended purposes.

• Existing removal decision or entry ban.

• Violation of the period lived outside Turkey.