For a long-term residence permit, foreigners who have continuously resided in Turkey..
For a long-term residence permit, foreigners who have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years should submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göç İdaresi):
- Residence permit application form.
- The original and a copy of the passport or travel document.
- Copy of the previous residence permit document.
- Four biometric photographs.
- Proof that the applicant has not received any social aid from governmental institutions and organizations in the last three years.
- Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay.
- Police record document.
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.
- Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance.
- Private health insurance valid for a minimum of one year.
