In Turkey, foreigners can enjoy high-quality, affordable holidays and investment opportunities, as well as consider moving or studying there. Residents of most countries can stay in Turkey without a visa for 180 days a year, with a six-month break.<\/p>\n
The maximum period of lawful stay in Turkey is:
\nFor Russian citizens \u2014 60 consecutive days, or 60+30 days within 180 days.
\nFor Ukrainian citizens \u2014 up to 90 days.
\nFor Belarusian citizens \u2014 up to 30 days.
\nFor Kazakhstani citizens \u2014 up to 60 days.<\/p>\n
However, two documents are important for a lawful stay of more than 90 days: Kimlik (Turkish passport) and \u0130kamet (residence permit).<\/p>\n
What is Kimlik?<\/p>\n
Kimlik is the domestic identity document of a Turkish citizen. Foreigners can obtain it on the following grounds:
\nA Turkish passport (Kimlik) can be obtained on the basis of the following criteria:<\/p>\n
1. Investment in the Turkish economy, including the purchase of property (minimum investment \u2014 $400,000).
\n2. Marriage to a Turkish citizen.
\n3. Descent through a mother or father who is a Turkish citizen.
\n4. Purchasing property and residing in the country for at least 5 years.
\n5. Obtaining a residence permit in Turkey on the basis of a work visa, followed by regular renewal over 5 years.<\/p>\n
What is \u0130kamet?<\/p>\n
\u0130kamet is a residence permit for foreign citizens. There are short-term and long-term permits, reflecting different periods of stay.
\nThe grounds for obtaining a residence permit (ikamet) are:<\/p>\n
1. Owning property in the country.
\n2. Tourism purposes.
\nStudying at universities, learning Turkish, or staying under a student exchange programme.
\n3. Treatment at medical clinics in the country.
\n4. Work and business.
\n5. Family ties.<\/p>\n
Differences between Kimlik and \u0130kamet:<\/p>\n
– Kimlik is a citizen’s passport with no expiry limit.
\n– \u0130kamet is a temporary permit with a limited period of validity.<\/p>\n
What would you choose: permanent status or flexibility of stay?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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