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ARTICLE · 02 JULY 2015

Procedures Regarding The Application To Residence Permits By Foreigners In Turkey

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In accordance with the Article 30 of the Law, there are four (4) main types of residence permits, depending on the purpose of the visit of the foreign person...

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Ali Yurtsever
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I. OVERVIEW

The entry of foreigners into Turkey, visa requirements, principles and procedures of the scope and application of international protection, regulations and novelties on establishment, duties and the mandate of General Directorate of Immigration Management ("General Directorate") is regulated by the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458 that was published on April 11, 2013. The Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458 ("the Law") has entered into force on April 11, 2014 and has abrogated the formal Law on Residence and Travels of Foreigners in Turkey No. 5683 by entering into force. In accordance with the article 16 of the above mentioned law, a foreign citizen entering into Turkey with a valid visa (please check http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa for details); may then apply for a temporary residence permit in order to extend his/her stay in Turkey.

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