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Residence permits in Türkiye

An English starting point for Turkish residence permits: permit categories, preparation and official e-İkamet links.

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Official permit categories include short-term, family, student, long-term, humanitarian and permits for victims of human trafficking. Eligibility and supporting evidence differ by category.

First applications, extensions and changes of permit type use the official e-İkamet system. Follow the instructions for your individual application.

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Official sources

Open official e-İkamet ↗

Presidency of Migration Management: permit categories ↗

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