Tourist Residence Permit in Turkey: Are Applications Actually Approved?

Thinking about applying for a tourist residence permit in Turkey? Here is what has changed since 2022 and why most first time applications are being rejected.

A tourist residence permit is granted to foreigners who entered Turkey with a tourist visa or under visa exemption, and want to extend their stay once that visa is about to end. On paper, the process sounds simple. In practice, it has become much harder.

What is covered in this video:

• What a tourist residence permit actually is

• Who is eligible to apply (tourist visa holders and visa exempt entries)

• Why first time applications have been mostly rejected since 2022

• The two countries where applications are usually accepted (Ukraine and Palestine, due to war conditions)

• The risks you should accept before applying

• The only important required document: your address document (notarized rent contract or notarized sponsorship document from a Turkish citizen)

If you are weighing whether it is worth applying, this video gives you the realistic picture before you spend time and money on the process.

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