The biggest factor in the rejection of residence permit applications is the submission of incomplete or incorrect documents. The Immigration Administration requests different documents for each type of application (tourist, family, student, etc.). In addition, there are critical details such as notary certification, apostille certification, and validity periods for the documents submitted.
Below, you can find basic document lists for general information purposes. At Prodanışmanlık, when preparing your file, we do not just stick to this list; we also add additional documents specific to your citizenship status and application type to your file, thereby eliminating risks.
1. Common Basic Documents for All Applications
(Regardless of the type of application you submit, these documents form the basis of your file)
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Residence Permit Application Form: (Filled out and signed by us via the e-residence system.)
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Passport or Substitute Document: (Original and photocopy. The passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the requested residence period.)
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Biometric Photo: (4 copies, taken within the last 6 months, with a white background.)
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Health Insurance: (Valid Private Health Insurance or Social Security Institution (SGK) provision covering the residence period.)
2. Additional Documents for Short-Term (Tourist) Residence Permit
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Address Certificate: (Notarized rental agreement or, if available, a copy of the title deed.)
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Address Registration Certificate: (A current certificate obtained from the municipality.)
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Declaration of Financial Means: (Bank statements, etc., showing that you can support yourself during your stay – to be submitted if requested by the Administration.)
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Receipts of Administrative Fees: (Card fee and administrative fee receipts paid to the tax office.)
3. Additional Documents for Family Residence Permit
(Applications made through a Turkish citizen or foreign spouse.)
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Marriage Certificate: (Original and photocopy. If obtained from abroad, an Apostille-certified translation.)
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Documents of the Sponsor: (Identity card, criminal record, income statement, and health insurance.)
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For Children: (Birth certificate and parents’ consent form.)
4. Additional Documents for Student Residence Permit
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Student Certificate: (Current, active student certificate obtained from e-government or school.)
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Address Declaration: (If staying in a dormitory, a signed/stamped document obtained from the dormitory administration.)
Important Notice: “Each File is Personal” The above lists are for general information purposes. Depending on your country of citizenship, marital status, or method of entry into Turkey, the Immigration Office may request additional documents (birth certificate apostille, criminal record, etc.).
To avoid delays in your process due to missing documents, have your file prepared by our experts. When you work with us:
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We check the validity of your documents.
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We organize your notary and translation procedures.
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We organize your file according to Immigration Administration standards.
