What documents do I need for a short-term residence permit?

DOCUMENTS REQUIRING SHORT-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT  (JOINT) 

1. Residence Permit Application Form (Must be signed by the foreigner and/or his/her legal representative.)  

2. Photocopy of the passport or passport substitute document (The page with the identity information and photograph and the processed pages showing entry-exit and visa information) (The original document must be with you on the day of the appointment.)  

3. Four (4) biometric photographs ( Taken within the last 6 months, with a white background and biometric.)  

4. Declaration that you have sufficient and regular financial means during the period of stay(It is declared in the Application Form. The administration may request supporting documents from the applicant.)  

5. Documents/receipts  showing that the residence fee and card fee have been paid

6. Valid health insurance (The insurance period must cover the desired residence permit period. One of the following is considered sufficient):  

        ·E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document  obtained from provincial social security units stating that health services are benefited from in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements

        ·E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed provision document obtained from the Social Security Institution (Provision documents to be brought from SSI must be in a form that covers both the sponsor and family members in family residence permits.)   

        ·E-signed/signed and stamped/sealed document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be a general health insurance holder  

        ·Private health insurance (Please submit the signed and stamped/sealed original of your insurance policy at the time of application!)  

7. Document showing that you are registered in the Address Registration System

(If registered in the address registration system)

"Residence Certificate" to be obtained from the provincial/district population directorates, e-signed/signed and stamped/sealed, or to be obtained from the e-government system (www.turkiye.gov.tr) 

8. Document Showing the Place of Accommodation (One of the following is considered sufficient.)  

        ·If you are staying in your own home, a copy of the title deed; (For extension applications, "certificate of residence" is sufficient.)  

        ·If you are staying with a rental agreement, a notarized copy of your rental agreement;   

        ·If you are staying in accommodation such as hotels, etc., documents showing that you are staying in these places;   

        ·If you are staying in student dormitories, an e-signed/signed and sealed/stamped document stating that you are staying in the dormitory, 

        ·If you are staying with a third party, the notarized commitment of the person staying with him (If the person staying with him is married, also the notarized commitment of his spouse)