Many questions are raised about the dates of tourist stay in Turkey, especially by Arab foreigners who entered Turkish territory through a tourist visa with a duration of 30 to 180 days.

With the end of the tourist visa approaching, the search for a way to stay in Turkey legally without the need to leave the country begins, so that a tourist stay for one or two years is the best solution.

Therefore, in this article, we have tried to clarify everything related to the dates of the tourist residence, and the conditions for its renewal, in addition to highlighting the papers required to obtain it from the Immigration Department of your place of residence.

When Can You Apply for Tourist Residence in Turkey?

The process of obtaining a tourist residence in Turkey takes about a month and sometimes reaches 60 days from the date of submitting the required papers to the Immigration Department, which takes place after booking an appointment from the department within a period not exceeding 10 days.

After reviewing the submitted documents and checking their data, you will be notified of the acceptance or rejection through a text message to your mobile phone, 7 days before sending the residence card to your residence address, in case of acceptance.

Renewal of Tourist Residence in Turkey

With the end of the tourist stay period, whether one or two years, approaching, the renewal application is submitted 60 days before the expiry date; In order to avoid rejection of the renewal process.

Documents Required for Obtaining Tourist Residence in Turkey

• 4 photos.
• A passport valid for 6 months.
• Passport translation.
• Photocopy of the passport.
• A lease contract certified by Noter.
• health insurance.
• Tax number.

It is worth noting that the tourist residence in Turkey gives you the authority to leave Turkey and return to it without the need for an entry visa.

You are also granted an identity card, and thus the possibility of opening a bank account in Turkish banks, as well as the facilities you enjoy when you want to buy an apartment in Turkey.

Finally... If you want to know more information about the tourist residence dates in Turkey, or if you wish to obtain a tourist residence permit or renew your residence before its expiration, contact us at Trustus, to help you extract or renew your tourist residence.

Edited by: Trustus Consulting^©