October 22, 2023
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1. How can I find the address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements? The address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements in all 81 provinces can be found on the official website of the General Directorate of Migration Management (www.goc.gov.tr) under the “Contact” or “Provincial Organisation” section.
2. Are people married to a Turkish citizen allowed to apply for a residence permit in case of breach? If foreigners who are married to Turkish citizens breach their visa or residence permit, they are required to leave the country. In cases where leaving the country is not possible, they should contact the relevant provincial migration management for further assistance.
3. I studied at X university for 2 years. Later I got into/undergraduate transfer to Y university. What is the procedure I need to follow? If you have studied at one university for 2 years and then transferred to another university within the same educational institution or within the same province, your existing residence permit will remain valid. However, it is important to notify the Directorate of Migration Management about the change of department, faculty, or school within 20 working days. If the duration of your study exceeds the remaining validity of your residence permit, it will be extended until the end of the study period. If you continue your education in a different province, you will need to obtain a new residence permit for that province.
4. Is it possible to go abroad within the 90-day evaluation process? Yes, it is possible to travel abroad during the 90-day evaluation process of a residence permit application. For first-time applicants, the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management issues an application form on the appointment day. For extension applications, the form is automatically issued by the system. These documents, along with approved fee receipts, allow for multiple exit-entry rights as long as you return within 15 days.
5. I will apply for a family residence permit. Am I required to submit a criminal record for each family member? For family residence permit applications, the sponsor is required to submit a criminal record. The migration management may also request additional supportive documents for the application process.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or need further assistance.
1. How can I find the address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements? The address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements in all 81 provinces can be found on the official website of the General Directorate of Migration Management (www.goc.gov.tr) under the “Contact” or “Provincial Organisation” section.
2. Are people married to a Turkish citizen allowed to apply for a residence permit in case of breach? If foreigners who are married to Turkish citizens breach their visa or residence permit, they are required to leave the country. In cases where leaving the country is not possible, they should contact the relevant provincial migration management for further assistance.
3. I studied at X university for 2 years. Later I got into/undergraduate transfer to Y university. What is the procedure I need to follow? If you have studied at one university for 2 years and then transferred to another university within the same educational institution or within the same province, your existing residence permit will remain valid. However, it is important to notify the Directorate of Migration Management about the change of department, faculty, or school within 20 working days. If the duration of your study exceeds the remaining validity of your residence permit, it will be extended until the end of the study period. If you continue your education in a different province, you will need to obtain a new residence permit for that province.
4. Is it possible to go abroad within the 90-day evaluation process? Yes, it is possible to travel abroad during the 90-day evaluation process of a residence permit application. For first-time applicants, the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management issues an application form on the appointment day. For extension applications, the form is automatically issued by the system. These documents, along with approved fee receipts, allow for multiple exit-entry rights as long as you return within 15 days.
5. I will apply for a family residence permit. Am I required to submit a criminal record for each family member? For family residence permit applications, the sponsor is required to submit a criminal record. The migration management may also request additional supportive documents for the application process.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or need further assistance.
My work permit is about to expire. Can I apply for a residence permit? You can apply for a residence permit for your purpose within the last 60 days before the work permit expires.
Do I need a residence permit after my work permit is issued? Work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor, Social Services and Family or by public institutions and organizations authorized to grant work permits in their own legislation are considered as residence permits as long as they are valid. The expiry date of the work permit is also the expiry date of the residence permit. Foreigners who do not extend their term of residence or have not obtained a residence permit in accordance with their new status are considered to have committed a residence permit breach.
Will my residence permit be canceled when my work permit is canceled? The work permit is replaced as a residence permit, so residence permission is not necessary as long as it lasts. However, when the work permit expires, you have 10 more legal days, as in the residence permit and you can apply for a suitable residence permit during this period. There is a legal right for 10 more days as in the residence permit, and within this period the appropriate residence permit can be applied for the purpose. If the foreigner has both a work permit and a residence permit document; In case of a cancellation of the work permit, the residence permit would not be revoked but provides the legal staying. The person might stay legally until the expiration date of her/his residence permit.
I have a work permit. Can I study in Turkey? If a foreigner, who has a work permit, has a condition for obtaining a residence permit, the student may benefit from the work permit and the rights provided by the student’s residence permit.
How many months / years do I have to have a residence permit to apply for a work permit? Except for those granted the right to apply domestically under the legal regulations, the applicant may apply to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security if he or she has a past retention period of at least 6 months (except for short-term residence permits for touristic purposes) and still has a valid residence permit to apply work permit applications from our country.
When the work permit is considered as a residence permit, should the foreigners make any notification? According to Article 27 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458, the work permit and work permit exemption confirmation document replaces the residence permit. Foreigners who have received the work permit must register to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management within 20 working days from the entry date to our country.
I’m under temporary protection, can I get a work permit? The foreigners under temporary protection can apply for a work permit or for work permit exemption, 6 months following the issuance of your Temporary Protection Identification Document.
I hereby granted refugee status in Turkey, can I get a work permit? The refugee or the subsidiary protection beneficiary, upon being granted the status, may work independently or be employed, without prejudice to the provisions stipulated in other legislation restricting foreigners to engage in certain jobs and professions. The identity document to be issued to a refugee or a subsidiary protection beneficiary shall also substitute for a work permit and this information shall be written on the document.
I’m a student in Turkey. Where can I apply for a work permit? Students attending a formal associate, undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate program in Turkey may work provided that they obtain a work permit. However, the right to work for associate or undergraduate students starts after the first year and is regulated by related law. Applications are made to the Ministry of Labor, Social Services, and Family.
Can graduate or doctoral students apply for a work permit while studying in Turkey? Graduate and doctoral students, studying in Turkey, can work if they receive a work permit. Students who obtain a work permit are exempted from the obligation to obtain a residence permit during the period of work permit. However, the student must obtain a residence permit when the work permit expires or is not extended.
Is it necessary to obtain a visa to enter Turkey? According to Article 13 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection, foreigners need to obtain a visa from the Consulate of the country they have citizenship in or are legally located in order to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.
I have a one-year visa. Can I stay in Turkey continuously for one year? With a visa, you can stay in Turkey for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days.
I want to apply for a residence permit, but there is no Turkish Consulate in my residence country. How can I enter Turkey? If you do not have the right for visa exemption, you can enter Turkey by applying for a visa from the Turkish Foreign Representative Office in any third country.
I am banned from entering Turkey. What should I do to enter? If you are banned from entering Turkey, you need to apply to the Turkish Foreign Representatives in your country and apply for an annotated visa, which has special conditions.
Can I use my visa after my residence permit is over without leaving? After your residence permit expires, you cannot use your visa or visa exemption without leaving Turkey.
What is an annotated (special condition / preliminary permission) visa? An annotated visa is issued when a visa application is made to foreign representatives and forwarded to the General Directorate, requiring approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is considered a preliminary visa.
Where can I find out the result of my annotated visa (special condition visa) application? You can learn the result of your annotated visa application from the Turkish Foreign Representative Office where you applied. Alternatively, you can contact the YİMER157 line, pass the security questions, and inquire about the result.
How long should I use the visa that I received from the consulate at the latest? You need to use the visa obtained from the consulate within 6 months.
How can I apply for an e-visa? E-visa is valid for tourist or business purposes. You can apply for an e-visa on the www.evisa.gov.tr website.
My passport is about to expire, can I enter Turkey? Foreigners whose passport or travel document expires sixty days prior to the expiry date of the visa, visa exemption, or residence permit will be refused entry into Turkey.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or need further assistance.
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