Long-term residence permit in Turkey and the requirements

21/05/2016

Long-term residence permit in Turkey and the requirement to obtain

A long-term residence permit in Turkey is granted by the governorates for an indefinite period of time upon approval of the Ministry. Long-term residence is issued and granted for an indefinite period of time. The foreigner is obliged to pay the residence permit document fee. The following conditions are required for converting to long-term residence permit:

Having continuous residence permit in Turkey for at least eight (8) years
Not having received social assistance in the past three years
Having sufficient and stable income to maintain themselves in order to get long-term residence permit in Turkey or, if any, to support their family (Total monthly income of the foreigner should not be less than the net minimum wage valid for the year when an application for the long-term residence permit is filed. Also, the foreigner is required to have a monthly total income of at least one third of the net minimum wage for each family member who she/he takes care of.)
Being covered with a valid medical insurance
Not posing a threat to the public order or security.

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