What is a Ikamet?
IKAMET is an identification document of a foreigner who is living in Turkey. In other words, it is a kind of a residence permit, which you must have if you want to stay in Turkey for more than three months. For example, when you rent a property in Turkey.
What do you need for Ikamet?
The documents you will need are:
- Residence permit application form.
- Notarized (and translated) copy of your passport or travel document.
- 4 biometric photographs.
- Your previous residence permit(s)
- Proof of address (notarized rental contract or original title deed)
- Health insurance.
How long does it take to get Ikamet?
To use our service means that your e-ikamet residence application lodged to the government Migration online system will be processed fastest and guarantees application and appointment date in Turkey, approval within 24 hrs.
How can I check Ikamet status in Turkey?
To check an active or cancel e-ikamet ID card online, you may enter the foreigner ’99 number’ to query. To check an active or cancel work permit ID card online, you may enter ‘yabanci kimlik numarasi’ to query.
How do you pay for Ikamet?
If you are asked what fee you will pay, you can say “İKAMET KART BEDELİ” or give the number “9207” corresponding to the residence card fee. If you pay online, you need to print out the payment receipt. If you pay at the tax office, keep the original payment receipt for later delivery to us.
How much does a Turkish residence permit cost?
135,20 TL per month after 1 month has passed. 25,90 TL per day up to 1 month [this amount shall not be less than (48,60 TL) and shall not be more than (249,30 TL) for each permit for the first month.] 165,70 TL per month after 1 month has passed….Documents for Residence Permit-Fee Amount.
| Valuable Paper Fee | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 89,00 TL | 110,00 TL |
How do I check my Ikamet application status?
of my Turkish Residence Permit? Foreigners who submit their Turkish residence permit application file to the Provincial or District Residents Working Group Presidency or migration management can follow up the process of their application on the website of e.ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
How do I track my Ikamet?
Visit gonderitakip.ptt.gov.tr and enter your tracking number. They will attempt one delivery at your registered address on your application.
Can I leave Turkey while waiting for my residence permit?
8. Can I leave Turkey in the time between having attended the appointment and waiting for my residence permit card to arrive via mail? Yes, assuming you aren’t on a valid visa, you can leave for a maximum of 15 days AFTER completing the appointment portion of the application process.
Can I retire in Turkey?
To retire in Turkey, you must first obtain a visa upon arrival in the country and then apply for a short-term residency permit. To obtain any form of authorization, you must prove that you have sufficient assets. You should look for a DGMM office near you and apply for a short-term residence permit there.