RESIDENCY PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Copied from Antalya Central -
Residency permit application procedure
Firstly ensure you have everything required for the online application:-
BioMetric photo to upload
This needn't be a "store bought" photo, "biometric" simply means a certain composure of the photograph that conforms to a set of standards, you can take the photo at home at check it corresponds to the requirements an explanation of how the photo should look to be considered "biometric" can be found on the attachments list at the bottom of the article.
The photo must have been taken within the last six (6) months
Your passport and existing residency card/book if you have one (for reference).
First time applicants:
NOTE: If you are applying for a Long Term Residence Permit after meeting the requirements then you should use the FIRST APPLICATION option.
If you are applying for a FIRST APPLICATION you will need to get an appointment date to visit the office, if you are RENEWING an existing permit all procedures are done online and via post/courier.
Applicants should make their Residence Permit (RP) applications before their tourist visa expires.
1. Go to the DGMM website
Göç ?daresi Genel Müdürlü?ü (choose the English language version if required)
2. Click on E-Ikamet (e-Residence)
3. Fill in the online application form. Below is a step-by-step example from mine, I was applying for a Long Term Residence Permit (LTRP) but the procedure should be very similar for a Short Term Residence Permit (STRP)
3.1 Choose APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION if you are simply renewing an existing STRP, Family Residence Permit (FRP) or Students Residence Permit (SRP), choose FIRST APPLICATION for all other cases:-
3.2 Choose the type of permit you require:-
3.3 Fill in all the details, the RED highlighted fields MUST be filled in, the black are optional but will help with the application so I suggest you fill as much as you can.
NOTES:
If you are British, the nationality is listed under United Kingdom, not British or English
The fields GRANTING COUNTRY and GRANTING AUTHORITY should be filled out the same
Make sure the uploaded photo conforms to the Biometric profile (see attachments at the bottom of this article for example Biometric compliant photos)
3.4 The next screen asks you to take the "below stated documents" to your appointment to be chosen on the next screen, trouble is there are no "below stated documents" so I guess they are still updating the old documents required lists.
3.5 Choose a convenient appointment date and time (when I applied the nearest appointment date was 6 weeks away!) Please note that you are legally allowed to reside in Turkey while waiting for your appointment date, the date of application is taken as the start date for your new (or renewed) permit.
3.6 You will be shown a screen confirming your application and given an application reference number, KEEP THIS SAFE, print out the page if possible. You also need to click on the RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENT link (do NOT right-click and "open in new window" or similar, it wont work, simply left click and it will download a PDF of the completed application form filled in with the details you have already entered, this must be printed out IN COLOUR and taken with you to the appointment (or sent via post for renewals).
4. Pay the Application Fees
4.1 The fees must be paid at a branch of HALKBANK or your local Tax Office (Vergi Dairesi), quote the tax reference number: 9069 when paying to ensure your payment is accepted and registered to an Ikamet card (or Ikamet tax) payment, also if you have multiple payments then ensure each one is made seperately and you get a separate reciept for each payment, not a combined reciept for tax and card fee. Keep these safe, they must accompany your submitted documents.
5. Prepare all relevant documents and send them in or keep them ready for your appointment depending on if you are renewing or having a first time application.
6. Visit the Migration Office in person on the date and time of your appointment with your relevant documents.
7. Assessment of your application will follow. If there is any missing document (s) you will be given 30 days to submit the document(s) and complete the application. At the end of 30 days if any missing documentation is not submitted then the application will be considered abandoned which will lead to a penalty fee.
8. If your application is accepted you will be given a Proof of Application document and your residence permit is then issued within 90 days via the Turkish postal system to your address in Turkey.
If your application for a residence permit is unsuccessful the DGMM will contact you so departure plans can be made.
Once your application has been generated on the online system, you can legally remain in Turkey until the appointment date
You can leave or re-enter Turkey (within 15 days) only after your application is submitted and you have the Proof of Application document signed and stamped by the migration officer.
Renewals of Residence Permits:
Follow steps 1-5 as for first time applicants, then:
6. Send your application by post/ courier to your provincial migration office. (Antalya is - BAYINDIR MAHALLESİ GAZİ BULVARI 07030 (MÜLGA İL ÖZEL İDARESİ) MURATPAŞA / ANTALYA)
RESIDENCY PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Copied from Antalya Central -
Residency permit application procedure