Residence & citizenship
Turkish Short-Term Residence Permit
The flexible residence permit for foreigners staying in Türkiye for property ownership, business, research, tourism, medical treatment and similar purposes.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Turkey government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Short-Term Residence Permit (Kısa Dönem İkamet İzni)
- Route type
- General residence permit
- Legal basis
- Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection
- Issuing authority
- Presidency of Migration Management (Ministry of Interior)
- Validity
- Up to two years at a time
- Longer for investment-based permits and certain Northern Cyprus citizens
Who it is for
- Foreigners who own real estate in Türkiye
- Those establishing a business or commercial connections
- Scientific researchers and participants in on-the-job training
- Long-stay tourists and people receiving medical treatment
- Turkish language-course students and investment-based applicants
Requirements
- Submit supporting information and documents on the reason for the stay
- Not fall within the scope of Article 7 (grounds for refusal of entry)
- Live in accommodation meeting general health and safety standards
- Provide a criminal record certificate on request and address-of-stay information
What you can do
- Reside legally in Türkiye for the permitted purpose
- Apply to extend the permit before it expires
- Count time towards long-term residence eligibility
How to apply
- Create an application on the e-Residence (e-İkamet) system at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
- Book an appointment and prepare supporting documents
- Attend the appointment and await the decision of the Presidency of Migration Management
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.