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Receive Turkish residency in 2023

New conditions of residence

In this article, we will examine the types of Turkish residence and the methods of obtaining it.

We will also teach the methods of obtaining a Turkish tourist residence (Kimlik), the necessary documents for the first year of residence, and the review of the extension of the tourist residence in 2023, according to the website of the Turkish Immigration Department.

?What is Turkish Kimlik

Kymlik in Turkish means identity, and so-called Residence of Turkey card, Kimlik  is said.

Foreigners who apply for residence and living in Turkey, after confirming and accepting the documents, the immigration department gives them a card called Kimlik. With this card, you will be considered a resident of Turkey, which has privileges for you.

But you need to know that you are not considered a citizen of Turkey and receiving this card does not have any benefits for getting a passport.

And the most important thing is that with this card you will not be allowed to work in Turkey, and if you want to work in this country, you must get a work permit.

 Turkish tourist accommodation

The first method of obtaining Turkish residence is Turkish tourist residence.

Turkey is one of Iran's neighboring countries, which annually welcomes a large number of people who come to this country with the intention of staying, studying or traveling.

But one of the methods through which a large number of our compatriots have been able to immigrate to Turkey over the years is to obtain a tourist residence in Turkey. This type of residence takes place according to certain conditions and criteria, which many Iranians, by providing these conditions and paying the relevant fees, have succeeded in obtaining Turkish residence.

By using different methods and providing the necessary documents, these people can reside in this country and if they decide to continue their presence in Turkey, by complying with certain conditions and completing the required procedures, their stay period will be extended. renew in this country.

For more detailed and complete information about the conditions for obtaining a tourist residence in Turkey, stay with us until the end of this article.

Duration of tourist visa in Turkey

In general, the duration of stay in Turkey is three months or 90 days, and our compatriots will not need a visa to stay during this period.

People who intend to stay in Turkey can stay in Turkey for 90 days every 6 months without a visa.

Of course, during this period, the applicant cannot have any commercial or educational activities as a tourist.

But for a longer stay in this country, there are legal and better ways, such as studying or buying property.

The duration of this type of stay in Turkey is one year.

In what ways can one get a one-year tourist residence Usually, people who intend to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days can apply for a one-year residence if they meet the

necessary conditions.

As we said, in order to obtain a tourist residence in Turkey, the duration of which is one year, there are special methods and documents that are considered by the Turkish government, and a foreigner applying for a residence, if he has reasons such as those that will be listed below, can use the legal facilities. To benefit from a tourist stay in Turkey

:These reasons and necessary conditions for receiving a one-year tourist residence are as follows

The need to be in Turkey due to scientific and academic research

Obtaining a tourist residence in Turkey by purchasing a property (at least 75 thousand dollars)

Starting a job and business activity based on the government laws of this country, on the condition of obtaining a visa challenge or a work permit

Obtaining residence through marriage

Is it possible to work through a Turkish tourist

residence

If 6 months have passed since the applicant's stay in Turkey and this stay was due to buying or renting a property, he can work in this country by obtaining the necessary permits

In fact, getting a work permit in this country requires having a residence card or Kimlik.

This activity license is given to the individual in the condition that he is employed by a Turkish employer and during this period, the individual's insurance must have been deposited.

In this case, you can apply for a work permit in Turkey.

?What are the rules of tourist accommodation in Turkey

Before this, tourist accommodation in Turkey was the easiest and cheapest way to get accommodation in Turkey.

In this method, in addition to the lease, you also need to show the bank account turnover or the same financial ability.

Also, you have to fill out a form during the delivery of the documents that describes the purpose of your stay in Turkey.

Having close relatives in Turkey increases your chances of getting a rental residence.

If your stay in Turkey is rejected for any reason, you will have to leave Turkey.

And after you have spent six months outside of Turkey, you can again apply for a tourist residence in Turkey with a lease.

Be careful that in order to obtain Turkish residence, providing documents is a very important issue that must be done completely and correctly.

If you intend to extend your stay in Turkey, be sure to start going through the procedures and matters related to the extension two months before the end of your stay.

Extension of tourist stay in Turkey

Extension of tourist stay is currently being done in Turkey.

Despite the strictures for first-year residence through touristic residence, there is currently no special stricture for extending this type of request and you can simply extend your stay.

Of course, it should also be noted that the extension of tourist stays may be canceled in the future.

Because in 2019, the law of non-extension of tourist stay was approved, but it was not implemented.

In the following, we will discuss other methods along with costs.

Necessary documents to obtain a one-year residence in Turkey (renting a house)

1- Printed rendezvous form

2- Notarized lease in which the presence of the landlord is stated in the notarization.

3- Health insurance

4- Tax code

5- Receipt for payment of land rights and the cost of issuing and printing Kimlik card

6- A copy of the title deed (tapu) and number registration

7- Four pieces of 6x4 photos with white background

8- Completing the form to determine the source of individual income and travel plan

9- Providing documents to prove the purpose of a person's stay as a tourist during this period, such as hotel reservations, travel plans

10- Providing financial resources in a Turkish bank account (with your passport, you can open a bank account in Turkey and receive resources.

Note that the immigration office may ask you for additional documents depending on your case.

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