🇹🇷 Turkey · General Residence
Short-Term Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–99 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
“...are required to take out a private health policy...”
https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
“...to present a criminal record certificate...”
https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.