What is a residence permit?
Foreign nationals without Turkish citizenship are obliged to leave the borders of Turkey after the expiry of the visa period or after 90 days in the case of a visa exemption.
A residence permit is a type of permit that authorizes a foreign national to reside in Turkey after the expiry of the visa period or after 90 days in the case of a visa exemption, in accordance with the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection (YUKK). Foreign nationals who do not have a residence permit after the expiry of the relevant periods are declared as persons residing illegally in Turkey.
What types of residence permits are available in Antalya?
There are 6 types of residence permits in Turkey.
- Short-term residence permit
- Family residence permit
- Student residence permit
- Long-term residence permit (permanent residence permit)
- Humanitarian residence permit
- Residence permit for victims of human trafficking
The type of residence permit that should be applied for depends on the needs and criteria of the person. In order to determine the most suitable type of residence permit for you, it is of great importance to be assisted by an expert lawyer in Antalya. Rejection of your application due to errors in the application process causes both material and moral damage and loss of time.
How to apply for a residence permit in Antalya?
The applicant must first select the type of application and then fill out the required form correctly and completely. After completing the form, an appointment should be selected at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. You must then be present at the relevant Provincial Directorate of Migration Management on the specified dates.
To make this process as professional and effortless as possible, you should seek advice from a lawyer specializing in residence permits.
What happens if the application for a residence permit is rejected?
Although there are various reasons for the rejection of applications for a residence permit, the main reason for the rejection of the application lies in mistakes made during the application process due to a lack of professional support. Therefore, if your application for a residence permit is rejected, you should definitely seek the assistance of an expert lawyer to avoid possible damages.
If the application for a residence permit is rejected, the rejection notice will be sent to the applicant. An appeal can be lodged against the rejection notice. It is very important to lodge this appeal correctly in order to avoid losing your rights. An action for annulment must be filed against the rejection notice with the competent administrative court. It should not be forgotten that the action filed does not suspend the 10-day deadline for deportation, which runs from the date of the decision.
A deportation decision may be issued against a foreigner who does not leave the country within this period. For these reasons, you should always seek the assistance of an expert lawyer to avoid such problems.
