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Residence Permit Guide

Family Residence Permit

Build a safe life in Turkey with your family. This is a type of permit issued for the spouses and children of Turkish citizens or foreigners residing in Turkey with legal authorization.

Who Is Eligible?

A family residence permit allows "Destekleyici" (a Turkish citizen or a foreign national with a valid permit) to:

  • To his foreign spouse,
  • To a foreign child under the age of 18 who is either their own or their spouse’s,
  • It may be provided to a dependent child of the individual or their spouse who is over 18 years of age.

Requirements for Supporters

Sufficient Income

Total income must not be less than the minimum wage, and the per-capita income of the family must not be less than one-third of the minimum wage.

Health Insurance

They must have valid health insurance that covers all family members.

Criminal Record

The applicant must not have been convicted of any crimes against the family unit within the last 5 years.

Address Registration

You must be registered in Turkey's address registration system and have a current address.

Required Documents

For the Sponsor

  • Copy of ID card / passport / residence permit.
  • Proof of income (pay stub, bank statement, etc.).
  • Criminal record (e-Government).
  • Proof of residence (address registration).
  • Copy of the population registry.
  • Health insurance policy (covering the entire family).

For a Foreign Spouse/Child

  • Application form.
  • Original passport and a photocopy of it.
  • 4 biometric photos.
  • Marriage certificate (for spouse—notarized and apostilled).
  • Birth certificate (for the child—notarized and apostilled).

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have resided in the country for at least 3 years under a family residence permit, you may transition to a short-term residence permit after a divorce. If your stay was less than 3 years, your permit may be revoked, except in exceptional circumstances such as domestic violence.
If it is determined that a marriage was entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining a residence permit (a sham or arranged marriage), the residence permit will be revoked and legal proceedings will be initiated.
Yes, a notarized or consular-certified consent form obtained from abroad is required for children under the age of 18.
No, holders of residence permits for tourism purposes cannot serve as sponsors for a family residence permit. They must hold a work permit or another valid type of permit.

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