Documents for obtaining a residence permit in Turkey:
1. International passport + copies of pages with the stamp on entry into Turkey
2. Birth certificate of children with an apostille stamp (if there are minor children)
3. Marriage certificate with an apostille stamp (if the property is registered to one of the spouses)
These documents must be translated into Turkish and certified by a notary.
4. Medical insurance – Sigorta with a Turkish insurance company for the duration of the requested visa. For adults from 18 to 65 years old (children under 18 are not required, those over 65 are not insured).
5. Receipt for payment of the state fee at the tax office*. 110 lira is the fee** per person before submitting an application on the website, after submission the cost of the ikamet card is 140 lira per adult and 70 lira for children under 18 years old.
* For citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and Estonia, there is an additional one-time visa fee for entry into Turkey in the amount of 695.6 lira.
** The fee is different for each citizen of different countries.
Residence permit fee in Turkey in 2020 for CIS citizens:
Country - Visa Fee - First Month - Every Following Month - Ikamet Card Cost
Azerbaijan — $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Armenia — $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Belarus - 695.6TL - $9.00 - $2.50 - 110TL
Georgia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Kazakhstan — $25.00- $5.00 - 110TL
Kyrgyzstan - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Latvia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Lithuania - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Moldova - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Russia — $7.00 - $1.50 - 110TL
Tajikistan — $14.00 $3.50 110TL
Turkmenistan - 695.6TL — — 110TL
Uzbekistan - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Ukraine - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Estonia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
6. Photos (3.5 x 4.5) 4 pcs. (Special requirements, photos must be taken in Turkey). Printed and in electronic format on a flash drive (Required when submitting an application on the website)
7. Tapu + its copy or a notarized lease agreement "Kira" with signatures of all adults, a list of all family members + certified copies for each family member.
8. Certificate from the Cadastre Office that the Tapu is valid
9. Tax identification number in Turkey for filling out the application form and paying fees for everyone. Can be obtained online at www.gib.gov.tr
10. Printed application form from the website e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
!!! If one of the parents will receive a residence permit for children without the other parent, then the notarized consent of the parent for the children to live in Turkey. Done in person in Turkey or through the Turkish consulate.
!!! A long-term lease can be used to obtain a residence permit for a maximum of one year.
Residence permits based on leases are NOT renewable for citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, or Kyrgyzstan.
!!! Tapu for multiple people.
If a Tapu has multiple owners, excluding spouses and children under 18, the second and subsequent owners receive a residence permit for a maximum of one year. Exceptions include citizens of Russia, the European Union, the United States, and Canada.
7 steps to obtaining a residence permit:
1. Preparing documents in your country of residence.
Apostille of birth certificate, marriage certificate, pension certificate
. Passport validity longer than the period requested by the visa – 2 years or 1 year + 60 days.
2. Preparing documents in Turkey – Tapu (or rental agreement), insurance, translation and notarization, photo
. 3. Submitting an application form on the website of the Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of Immigration Affairs e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
4. Choosing a time for a meeting with an immigration service specialist – a rendezvous – to submit documents in Valilik.
5. Rendezvous – interview with submission of originals of all documents by the entire family.
6. Receiving notification of submission of documents for a residence permit.
7. You will receive your residence permit cards – ikamet – by mail on your doorstep within 3 days to 3 months after the rendezvous.
!!! Useful addresses
Obtaining a tax number in Turkey
Done at Vergi Dairesi
You need:
International passport + copy
Fill out an application form indicating your last name, first name, father's name, mother's name, residential address, and contact information
Takes 2-5 minutes.
Free.
Can be submitted through the Tax Office website www.gib.gov.tr
Tax Office in Mersin https://mersinvdb.gov.tr/
Main Service Corps
Address: Mesudiye Mahallesi Kuvayi Milliye Cad. No: 78 Akdeniz / MERSİN
Phone: +90 324 337 42 04 - 10 (ATS)
Address in Turkish - Mesudiye Mahallesi Kuvayi Milliye Cad. No:78 Akdeniz / MERSİN
Additional Service Building (Mersin Tax Office, Toros Tax Office)
Address: Şerif Mahallesi İsmet İnönü Bulvari Mosque opposite Mersin Convention and Exhibition Center Akdeniz / MERSİN
Telephone +90 324 238 80 21 (ATS)
Address in Turkish- Camii Şerif Mahallesi İsmet İnönü Bulvarı Mersin Kongre ve Sergi Sarayı Karşısı Akdeniz / MERSİN
Insurance – Sigorta
Several insurance companies with offices in Mersin
AKSigorta
Website: aksigorta.com.tr
Address: Mesudiye Mahallesi Kuvai Milliye Cad. Atlıhan Apt, 33060 Akdeniz/Mersin, Turkey
Güneş Sigorta
Website: gunessigorta.com.tr
Address: Cami Şerif, 5248. Sk. No:6, 33200 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye
Halksigorta
Website: halksigorta.org
Address: Çankaya mh., Kuvai Milliye Cad. Sevindik Iş Hanı No:49 D:2, 33060 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye
Allianz
Website: allianz.com.tr
Address: Çankaya, Zeytinlibahçe Cad. Serin Apt. No:9 D:14, 33070 İçel Merkez/Mersin (Icel), Türkiye
RAYsigorta
Website: raysigorta.com.tr
Address: İhsaniye, 126. Cad. Yosun Apt. No:4 D:1, 33070 İçel Merkez/Mersin (İçel), Türkiye
There are other insurance companies in Mersin.
It is possible to obtain Turkish citizenship by naturalization on the grounds:
- Marriage with a Turkish citizen
Turkish citizenship can be obtained after 3 years of official marriage with a Turkish citizen. - 5 years of official residence in Turkey.
During this period, the foreigner must reside in the country for a total of at least 180 days per year. They must also have a steady official income and speak Turkish. When reviewing the application, Turkish authorities also consider factors such as the foreign citizen's trustworthiness, the absence of criminal records, particularly in Turkey, and the presence/absence of diseases posing a threat to society (primarily HIV and advanced forms of tuberculosis).
Since 2018, amendments have been made to the law on obtaining citizenship, which allow investors to obtain Turkish citizenship in an accelerated manner.
- Real Estate Purchase:
Real estate valued at least €250,000 (US) – one or more properties on the primary or secondary market, including commercial real estate and infrastructure facilities purchased after October 2018. The property must undergo an appraisal before sale. The cadastral value of the property is determined based on the expert commission's report. This document is considered by government agencies when reviewing the citizenship application. The citizenship application must be submitted within three months of the purchase and sale transaction. A bank statement confirming the required amount has been transferred from the buyer's account to the seller's account is also required. The property must be registered only in the name of the person applying for citizenship under the simplified procedure, and not in the name of their spouse or children.
A condition for obtaining citizenship is owning the property for at least three years. After this period, the properties can be sold. - Job creation
Creation of at least 50 jobs confirmed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Turkey. - Financing to Turkey
- Open a deposit account. If a foreign citizen deposits at least 500 thousand euros in any Turkish bank, he can count on obtaining Turkish citizenship through a simplified scheme. It is worth noting that the deposited amount cannot be withdrawn for three years.
- Invest money in the Turkish economy. Another option to obtain Turkish citizenship through a simplified scheme is to invest in the country's economy. A foreigner can apply for a Turkish passport provided that at least 500 thousand euros are invested in the Turkish economy.
- Buy government bonds. Also a great option to obtain Turkish citizenship through a simplified scheme. To do this, you need to purchase government bonds worth at least 500 thousand euros.
The process of obtaining citizenship through naturalization lasts about six months, and through the accelerated process - 2 months. The Turkish passport is issued for 10 years, after which it needs to be replaced. Also, a foreign citizen who becomes a citizen of Turkey can obtain a Turkish foreign passport, which is also issued for a maximum of 10 years. Another important point. Turkey allows dual citizenship. That is, you can remain a citizen of your country and be a citizen of Turkey. Not all countries have this law in place. For example, in Russia, dual citizenship is allowed. But for residents of Kazakhstan, if they decide to accept Turkish citizenship, they will have to give up their country's citizenship. For all questions related to obtaining citizenship, you can contact our company - Income Mersin. We will also help with the registration of documents.
