Residence permits
A clear path for your first permit or renewal
Who is this service for?
- First-time applicants and renewals
- Families and new residents
Core requirements
- Valid passport
- Biometric photos
- Health insurance
- Proof of address
Documents vary by permit type, province and personal case
What the service includes
- A complete case review and the right permit type
- A written plan with steps and dates
- e-ikamet application, file preparation and translation when needed
- Appointment follow-through at the migration directorate
- Follow-up until the decision is issued
The six official permit types
Law No. 6458 defines six residence permit types, each with its own conditions and duration:
- Short-term — up to two years per issuance
- Family — up to three years per issuance, tied to the sponsor's status
- Student — tied to the study period
- Long-term — indefinite, after eight years of uninterrupted residence
- Humanitarian — durations set by the Ministry
- Victims of human trafficking
Frequently asked questions
- Which authority decides residence permits?
- The Presidency of Migration Management; applications go through e-ikamet and your provincial directorate.
- Is there a fixed processing time?
- It varies by province and application type — we never promise timelines the authority has not published.
Official sources
Information is summarised from official sources and may change — final decisions rest with the competent Turkish authorities, and details may differ by nationality, province and case.
Ready to start your file?
Start with a clear first consultation with the MAQAM team