Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my visa after my residence permit is over without leaving ?
After the expiring of the residence permit, visa or visa exemption cannot be used without leaving.
Do I have to have a family residence permit for my child?
In case of meeting the conditions, the sponsor shall have the right to apply for the residence permit for his/her own or his/her spouse's child or for his/her own or his/her spouse's dependent child over 18. If the conditions of family residence permit are not met, they can apply for a different residence permit. Evaluation is made by the Provincial Migration Management.
For the residence permit applications which documents migration management might ask for about the statement of income?
Retired person identification card and retirement pension allocation document, pass book, international credit card, approved and updated income certificate that has an inscription stating that it is not levied, sealed and signed letter from a company, a document that states bank deposit money, a document that shows the amount kept in a bank for the duration of residence, for rental income real property title deed and rental contract that is not older than 2 years, for self-employed people photocopy of tax form related to the company which is owned or shared, A1:F171 registry gazette, authorized signatures list, balance sheet and income statement of the last three years approved by tax office or certified councillorship, trial balance of the current year, registration document or operating certificate by the Chamber of Merchants and Craftsmen might be asked for. If obtained from out of Turkey, the documents for statement of income are required to be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and notarized.
How can I find the address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements?
The address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements in 81 provinces are on the official website of the General Directorate of Migration Management(www.goc.gov.tr) under the title of “Contact” “Provincial Organization”
How can I learn the documents required after I make an application for residence permit?
After foreigners complete their applications on e-ikamet system, the documents required are listed on the application forms. Moreover they are listed as “Required Documents” on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr. Detailed information may be obtained by calling YIMER157.