According to the article published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Immigration Administration, on www.goc.gov.tr , the most frequently asked Residence Permit questions are as follows;
Table on Contents
1. Residence Permit (Ikamet in Turkiye)
2. Temporary Protection
3. Work Permit
4. International Protection
Q: How can I find the address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements?
The address information and phone numbers of the provincial migration managements in 81 provinces are on the official website of the General Directorate of Migration Management (www.goc.gov.tr) under the title of "Provincial Organization".
Q: Are people married to a Turkish citizen allowed to apply for a residence permit in case of breach?
If foreigners married to a Turkish citizen breach visa or residence permit, they are required to exit the country. Unless exiting the country is possible, they may contact with the related provincial migration management.
Q: I studied at X university in Turkey for 2 years. Later I got into / undergraduate transfer to Y university. What is the procedure I need to follow?
In case of change of faculty or department in the same educational institution and the change of the educational institution in the same province, the existing residence permit shall remain valid provided that the student is not interrupted and notified in time. These foreigners should notify the Directorate of Migration Management about the change of department/faculty/school within 20 working days. If the residence permit time is shorter than the duration of the study, it will be extended until the end of the study period. In the case of continuing education in a different province, the residence permit shall be issued again and would be given until the new education period.
Q: Can people under temporary protection apply for a work permit?
The foreigners under temporary protection, can apply for a work permit or for work permit exemption, 6 months following the issuance of your Temporary Protection Identification Document.
Q: I am under temporary protection, can I apply for a long-term residence permit?
Temporary Protection Identification Document shall not grant the right for transition to long term residence permit.
Q: I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from health services?
Syrians, who have been registered and issued Temporary Protection Identity Document, can benefit from health services within the province where they live.
Q: I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from education services?
Syrians, who have been registered and issued Temporary Protection Identity Document, according to the relevant legislation of the Ministry of National Education, can register to the primary and secondary education schools. Also, they can study at universities with this document.
Q: My work permit is about to expire. Can I apply for a residence permit?
You can apply for a residence permit for your purpose within the last 60 days before the work permit expires.
Q: Do I need a residence permit after my work permit is issued?
Work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor, Social Services and Family or by public institutions and organizations authorized to grant work permits in their own legislation are considered as residence permits as long as they are valid. The expiry date of the work permit is also the expiry date of the residence permit. Foreigners who do not extend their term of residence or have not obtained a residence permit in accordance with their new status are considered to have committed a residence permit breach.
Q: Will my residence permit be canceled when my work permit is canceled?
The work permit is replaced as a residence permit, so residence permission is not necessary as long as it lasts. However, when the work permit expires, you have 10 more legal days, as in the residence permit, and you can apply for a suitable residence permit during this period. There is a legal right for 10 more days as in the residence permit, and within this period the appropriate residence permit can be applied for the purpose. If the foreigner has both a work permit and a residence permit document; in case of a cancellation of the work permit, the residence permit would not be revoked but provides the legal staying. The person might stay legally until the expiration date of her/his residence permit.
Q: have a work permit. Can I study in Turkey?
If a foreigner, who has a work permit, has a condition for obtaining a residence permit, the student may benefit from the work permit and the rights provided by the student’s residence permit.
Q: I am under International Protection, I want to move from the province where I'm registered to a different one. What should I do?
Applications for change of the province of residence are made to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province of residence. The request is evaluated by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and the relevant person is informed.
Q: I'm under international protection, my insurance has been cancelled, can I get information?
Applicants and holders of international protection status without any health insurance and ability to pay are subject to the provisions of the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law no. 5510 dated 31/5/2006 for one year from the international protection application registration. For those with special needs and those deemed eligible to continue their insurance registration by the Ministry, a one-year time limit is not required. You can get detailed information about the subject from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
Q: Does the person subject to accelerated procedure, under international protection, have the right to appeal?
The applicant or his/her lawyer or legal representative may apply to the competent administrative court within fifteen days from the notification of the decision against inadmissible application and accelerated procedure decisions. Such appeals shall be decided upon within fifteen days. The decision of the court on the appeal shall be final.
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