Long-Term Residence Permit in Turkey

The Long-Term Residence Permit is a permanent residence permit granted by the Directorate General of Migration Management to foreigners who have resided in Turkey for at least 8 consecutive years with a residence permit, or who meet other criteria set by the Ministry of Interior’s Migration Policy Board.

Foreigners who meet the following criteria are eligible:

1. Residing continuously for at least 8 years in Turkey,

   • Student residence periods are counted as half, while other residence permits are counted in full.
2. No social assistance received in the last 3 years,
3. Having valid health insurance,
4. Ability to provide financial proof of self-sufficiency,
5. No threat to public safety or order.

The application is submitted to the Directorate General of Migration Management, following these steps:

1. Complete the Application Form:

   • The form must be accurately and completely filled out.

2. Prepare Required Documents:

   • Passport and photocopy,
   • Previous residence permit documents,
   • Valid health insurance,
   • Income or financial status certificate,
   • Criminal record (if requested).

3. Submit to Migration Office:

   • All documents should be submitted to complete the application.

The following groups are ineligible:

• Refugees,
• Conditional refugees,
• Subsidiary protection status holders,
• Humanitarian residence permit holders,
• Foreigners under temporary protection.

1. Permanent Residence: It provides the right to reside permanently, eliminating the need for regular permit renewals.
2. Social Rights: Permit holders enjoy similar rights to Turkish citizens, excluding military service and political rights.
3. Education and Employment: Holders have broader access to education and employment rights.

The permit may be canceled in cases such as:

• The foreigner stays outside Turkey for more than 1 year without interruption,
• Threat to public security or order.