Turkey residence permits: sourced answers
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Citizenship, visa or residence programme
After how many years in the status can the holder apply for permanent residence
After 8 years of continuous legal residence
Long-term residence permit (uzun dönem)
«4 LONG TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT Long term residence permit shall be regulated by Articles 42-45 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection. Besides, long term residence permit shall be regulated by Articles 40-43 of the Regulation for Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection. Who May Apply To Long Term Residence Permit? - A long term residence permit shall be issued by the governorates, upon approval of the Ministry, to the foreigners that have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years on a permit or to foreigners that meet the conditions set out by the Ministry. - Refugees, conditional refugees and subsidiary protection beneficiaries as well as persons under temporary protection and humanitarian residence permit holders are not entitled to the right of transfer to a long-term residence permit. For How Long May The Long Term Residence Permit Be Issued? Long term residence permit shall be issued indefinitely. What Are The Conditions For Long Term Residence Permit? In order long term residence permit's to be issued, foreigner is required to fulfil the required conditions stated in Article 43 of the Law. …»
Source: en.goc.gov.tr · source copy as of 2026-10-03
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