If you want to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days out of 180 days, you will need a residence permit. In Turkey, a residence permit is called "Ikamet". The first time you need to have a residence permit issued, the procedure is quite complicated as you have to visit many different public offices etc. and that is why J.O. Dreams offers our assistance for this.
If you want to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days out of 180 days, you will need a residence permit. In Turkey, a residence permit is called “Ikamet”. The first time you need to have a residence permit issued, the procedure is quite complicated as you have to visit many different public offices, etc., and that is why J.O. Dreams offers our assistance with this.
As a starting point, you can apply for a residence permit for a maximum of 2 years at a time as a non-Turkish spouse. The following documents must be used in the process:
4 biometric passport photos
Copy of passport and latest entry stamp
Copy of title deed If you own a home, if you rent a home, you must have a rental contract that is valid for the period you are applying for a residence permit for, this must be in Turkish and notarized.
Health insurance that is valid for the period you are applying for a residence permit for. The insurance must be in Turkish; if you choose to use Danish travel insurance, the policy must state that it covers you in Turkey. Furthermore, this must be translated into Turkish and notarized. The price of health insurance depends on your age and health. NOTE: If you are over 65 years old, you do not need health insurance
Turkish tax number
Copy of Turkish bank account in your name with an amount of 1500TL per month you are applying for a residence permit. If you receive early retirement or state pension, you can have your pension certificate translated into Turkish and notarized instead of extending a bank account.
The total costs for the first-time application for a residence permit depend on which country you come from, etc. Contact one of our service consultants if you require further assistance in applying for a residence permit.
If you have stayed in Turkey for more than the 90/180 days that are allowed and do not have a residence permit, you should be aware that the following legislation applies:
When you leave, you will be issued a fine. The size of the fine depends on how many days you have overstayed and this is calculated by the passport/immigration control at the airport you are leaving from. This fine can be paid at the airport or at the Turkish embassy in your home country.
If you pay the fine and then need to enter Turkey within 3 months after leaving, you will receive a document upon entry stating that you must apply for a residence permit within 10 days of entry. If you do this, no further action will be taken by the Turkish authorities. If you do not apply for a residence permit, the next time you leave, you will be fined again and possibly banned from entering Turkey for up to 5 years. If you wait 3 months or longer to enter Turkey from the last date of departure and have paid the issued fine, then a new 90/180-day period simply starts.
If you have been banned from entering Turkey for a certain number of months/years, you can contact the Turkish embassy in your home country and perhaps have this decision canceled.
We always recommend that our customers who have a Turkish residence permit contact the English-speaking hotline in Istanbul if you have any questions about the 90/180-day rule or your residence permit. The phone number is +90 312 157 11 22