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Residence Permit Extension Procedures for Foreigners in Turkey
Foreigners living in Turkey with a valid residence permit must apply for an extension before the expiry of their permit period in order to maintain their legal stay. Residence permit extension procedures are initiated through the e-Residence system and it is shown with documents that the conditions of the type of residence applied for continue. In connection with this topic Foreigners Law You can also review the content titled.
Having an existing residence permit does not mean that the extension application will be automatically accepted. The foreigner's address, health insurance, financial situation and purpose of stay in Turkey can be re-evaluated.
When to Apply for Residence Permit Extension?
The extension application can be made from 60 days before the expiration of the current residence permit. The application must be completed before the residence permit expires in any case. About the relevant aspect of the process Work and Residence Permit Processes of Foreigners in Turkey There is detailed information on the page.
Leaving the application to the last day; It can lead to a violation of legal stay due to a system error, missing documents, or payment issue. Therefore, it is important to prepare the documents in advance.
How to Apply for a Residence Permit Extension?
The application is started by selecting the "I am Applying for Residence Permit Extension" section on the e-Residence system of the Presidency of Migration Management.
During the application, information about passport, current residence permit, address, contact, health insurance and purpose of stay must be entered completely. The application form created by the system must be signed and the required documents must be prepared.
The extension file must be sent to the relevant unit within five working days after the application in accordance with the guidance in the e-Residence system. Failure to submit the file on time may cause the application not to be evaluated.
Documents Required for Residence Permit Extension
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Application form | It must be obtained from the e-Residence system and signed by the foreigner. |
| Copy of passport | Pages showing ID, photo, visa and entry-exit information should be attached. |
| Current residence card | Photocopies of the front and back must be submitted. |
| Biometric photo | It should be up-to-date and comply with the desired standards. |
| Health insurance | It must cover the new residence period requested. |
| Proof of address | A rental agreement, title deed, certificate of residence or other document suitable for the type of stay can be submitted. |
| Financial qualification documents | If requested, bank records or documents showing regular income must be submitted. |
| Fee and card fee | Payment must be made according to the current amounts and the necessary receipts must be attached to the file. |
In addition to these documents, special documents may be requested according to real estate ownership, education, family ties, treatment or other purposes of stay. The passport must be valid for at least 60 days longer than the requested residence permit period. Also Legal Remedies for Foreigners Whose Residence Permit Has Been Rejected should be evaluated together with the concrete case.
Should the Same Type of Residence Permit Continue?
The extension application is made in cases where the current type of residence permit and the purpose of stay continue. For example, in the extension of a short-term residence permit based on real estate ownership, the real estate must belong to the foreigner and be used for residential purposes. How to Apply for a Family Residence Permit in Turkey? its content explains other legal points related to this stage.
If the foreigner's purpose of stay has changed, it may be necessary to apply for a transition instead of an extension. The termination of studentship, the end of marriage or the sale of real estate may eliminate the conditions of the current type of residence.
Does a Change of Address Affect the Extension Application?
In the application, the current address where the foreigner actually lives must be declared. An application made through a false address, fake lease agreement or actually unused housing may be rejected.
If the foreigner moves to another province, an application must be made within 20 working days at the latest to reside in the new province. It is also important to notify the relevant institutions in due time of address changes in the same province.
Can I Stay in Turkey While the Extension Application Continues?
A residence permit application document can be issued to the foreigner who makes his application on time and completes his documents. This document shows the foreigner's legal stay in Turkey while the application is being evaluated.
The application document can provide a legal stay of up to 90 days from the date of application. If you are going to leave Turkey before the application is finalized, it is necessary to have an approved application document and fee receipts.
If the foreigner who exits with these documents returns to Turkey within 15 days, his application continues. In case of a longer period of stay, general visa rules may apply upon re-entry.
When is the Residence Permit Extension Application Finalized?
Residence permit applications are expected to be finalized within 90 days at the latest from the date of submission of information and documents to the competent authority in full.
The administration may request additional documents or personal interviews. Failure to submit additional documents or attend the interview within the specified time may result in a negative application.
Why is an Extension Application Rejected?
- The application must be made after the residence permit expires,
- The conditions of the current residence type are no longer met,
- Failure to adequately prove the purpose of stay in Turkey,
- Invalid or insufficient health insurance,
- Address information is incorrect or untrue,
- Failure to complete the missing documents on time,
- Submission of false or misleading documents,
- There is an entry ban, deportation or related restriction record about the foreigner.
The fact that the previous residence permit has been issued does not necessarily mean that the extension application made with the same documents will be accepted.
What Should Be Done If the Residence Permit Extension Application is Rejected?
The rejection decision is notified to the foreigner, his/her legal representative or lawyer together with the justification. If the decision is unlawful, an annulment lawsuit can be filed in the competent administrative court.
Filing a lawsuit does not automatically stop the rejection decision. If the foreigner needs to continue to stay in Turkey, it may be considered to request a stay of execution together with the lawsuit.
The foreigner whose extension application is rejected and who does not have the right to legal stay must leave Turkey within the period notified to him. Deportation may be brought to the agenda for the foreigner who does not leave within 10 days after the extension application is rejected.
Mistakes Made When Extending a Residence Permit
- To leave the application to the last day of the residence card,
- Writing the wrong passport number on the e-Residence form,
- To offer health insurance that does not cover the requested period,
- Not sending the file within five working days,
- Not notifying the change of address,
- Making the same type of application even though the old reason for residence has expired,
- To consider the filing of the application as acceptance of the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to apply for a residence permit extension?
It must be done from 60 days before the current residence permit expires and before the permit expires.
Where to apply for an extension?
The application is initiated through the e-Residence system of the Presidency of Migration Management.
Is the residence permit automatically extended when the application is made?
The application and the documents submitted must be approved by the Migration Management.
Can I go abroad while the extension application is ongoing?
Exit can be made with an approved application document and fee receipts. In general, it is necessary to return to Turkey within 15 days for the application to continue.
How many days does it take to finalize the extension application?
It is envisaged that the application will be concluded within 90 days at the latest from the delivery of the complete documents.
Can a lawsuit be filed if the extension application is rejected?
Yes. An annulment lawsuit can be filed in the administrative court against the unlawful rejection decision and if there are conditions, a stay of execution can be requested.
Legal information: This content has been prepared for general information purposes. Residence permit extension documents and conditions; It may vary depending on the type of permit, the foreigner's citizenship, address and the purpose of stay in Turkey. Before the application, the current document list and the legal status of the foreigner should be examined separately.
