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🇹🇷 Turkey

Long-Term Residence Permit Visa

The long-term (indefinite) residence permit is available after 8 years of continuous legal residence in Turkey with a short-term residence permit. This provides permanent residence rights similar to citizenship, except voting rights. Holders can live and work in Turkey without restrictions and are exempt from military service requirements. The permit does not expire but the residence card must be renewed every 10 years. Absences from Turkey should not exceed 12 months continuously or 24 months total within the 8-year qualifying period. Having a long-term permit does not prevent future citizenship applications.

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Processing Time

60-90 days

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Cost

~$200-400

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Duration

Indefinite (card renewed every 10 years)

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Work Rights

Full work rights without separate permit

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 18 years continuous legal residence in Turkey
  • 2No absences exceeding 12 months continuously
  • 3Valid short-term or family residence permit
  • 4Sufficient financial means
  • 5Health insurance
  • 6No threat to public order or security

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