Short-Term Residency Extension

Applications for an extension of the residence permit may be made to Governors’ Offices

Overview:

within60 daysprior to its expiration, but under no circumstances should this be done after the expiry date.

To obtain an extension, foreigners are required to apply for a residence permit through the e-residence system. The completed application and required documents should be sent to one ofs the related Provincial Immigration Administration Offices (Göçİdaresi) located in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Aydın, Bursa, Gaziantep, İstanbul, İzmir, Kayseri, Kocaeli, Mersin, Muğla, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, or Tekirdağ by mail within five business days.

Required Items

Residence permit application form

Notarized copy of the passport or travel document

Four biometric photographs

Submission of the previous residence permit document

Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay

Applicant’s residence ownership deed*

An invitation letter or documents issued by the person/business to be contacted**

Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient):

Proof of access to health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements

Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution

Private health insurance including the extension period

Keys:

Required for foreigners owning immovable property in Turkey
Required for foreigners who intend to establish business or commercial connections in Turkey

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