Family residence in Turkey … to ensure a safe and comfortable stay
Turkey is one of the few countries in the world that allows foreigners the opportunity to benefit from many types of residence permits on its territory, the most famous of which is the tourist residence that every foreigner from different countries can obtain,
Then comes the family residence permit, through which a Turkish citizen or resident, a work permit holder or an owner of a property in Turkey is granted the right to obtain residence for his family members.
The law allows Turks to grant family residency to people who do not hold Turkish citizenship if it is proven that they are family members.
Family residence is considered one of the best types of residence in Turkey due to its ease of obtaining and facilitating the entry, exit and movement of the holder with the advantage of applying after 3 years to apply for Turkish citizenship, especially for those married to a Turkish citizen.
Who is covered by the family residence permit in Turkey?
According to the provisions of Turkish law, the individuals who are entitled to benefit from the family residence are the wife and children under the age of 18 as well as the parents over the age of 65 and above.
According to Turkish legislation, the grantor of family residence who is married to more than one wife must choose only one of them to obtain the family residence, but the children of all wives are entitled to benefit from the family residence.
As for those married to Turkish citizens, they are entitled to benefit from the family residence for a period of 3 years, after which an application can be submitted for Turkish citizenship provided that the marriage is to create a family.
Duration of family residence in Turkey and conditions for obtaining it
The duration of the family residence in Turkey is estimated at a maximum of 3 renewable years, as the law requires the beneficiaries to renew it before the expiry of the legal deadlines, as the electronic residence system does not accept applications that expire in 60 days or two months, so the family residence applicant should not miss the renewal date in the dates specific legal.
According to the law in Turkey, the following conditions must be met to obtain family residence:
The applicant must have a monthly income of no less than the minimum wage in Turkey.
That the person is able to provide housing suitable for the general conditions of living in Turkey.
The necessity of providing health insurance for all family members
To prove that he did not violate the family system by committing misdemeanors during the past five years from the date of submitting the application for granting family residence.
In the event that the applicant is on family residency is foreign, he must prove that he has resided in Turkey for a period of no less than one year.
To work or buy apartments in Turkey, a person must have a residence permit in Turkey and to obtain it, the following documents must be submitted:
- Submit an application on the website of the Immigration Department in Turkey
- A copy of the passport of the person granting the family residence permit.
- 4 personal photos.
- Health insurance covering the length of stay.
- A house rental contract or a title deed in the event that a person purchases a property in Turkey or has obtained Turkish citizenship by purchasing a property in Turkey.
- Marriage contract certified by the consulate if the applicant is the husband or wife.
- Pay the family residence application fee, which is a simple fee that varies from one country to another.
