Based on Law No. 6458 and official Göç İdaresi sources
Find the residence permit that fits your stay in Türkiye
Each page gives the permit rules and the official document list, with a link to the source behind every step.
Residence permit types
Law No. 6458, Art. 30- Art. 31
Short-term
Kısa dönem ikamet izniTourism, property, a Turkish course, treatment and other listed purposes.
- Art. 34
Family
Aile ikamet izniSpouse, minor or dependent child of a Turkish citizen or a permit holder.
- Art. 38
Student
Öğrenci ikamet izniAssociate, bachelor, master or doctoral students in Türkiye.
- Art. 42
Long-term
Uzun dönem ikamet izniAfter eight years of uninterrupted residence, plus other conditions.