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Indefinite Residence Permits In Turkey

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It is a common immigration practice in many countries to offer some sort of Indefinite/Permanent Residence status.

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Maria Lianides Çelebi

The purpose of this article is to assist understanding Turkey's indefinite residence permit application criteria and process. This article is not intended as specific legal advice and each Indefinite Residence Permit Application must be evaluated individually.

It is a common immigration practice in many countries to offer some sort of Indefinite/Permanent Residence status. Countries differ on the criteria for indefinite residency which can be based on investment, family relations with a citizen, or a skill-set or profession in high demand. Turkey's program currently is based on a required number of years of lawful residency, however a new program called the Turquoise Card may consider a wider variety of qualifications in the future.

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