You have in your hands a comprehensive guide about permanent residence in Turkey, starting with the definition of it and its advantages, passing through the necessary conditions for its issuance, and the papers that you are required to apply for, all the way to talking about the reasons that lead to its refusal, or its withdrawal after obtaining it in order to be careful to avoid it.

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What is permanent residence in Turkey
Let's get acquainted with the most important preliminary information on permanent residence for foreigners in the Turkish Republic:

Definition of permanent residence
It is a residence card issued by the Presidency of Immigration in Turkey, and granted to foreigners who entered Turkey legally "that is, through official crossings and through an entry visa in the event that travel to Turkey from their countries requires the issuance of a visa", and it differs in many of its advantages from residency Others, such as tourism, real estate, students, etc.

It is also called: long-term residence, to distinguish it from the short-term stays mentioned a while ago.

duration
This residency is granted permanently, unless the resident issues a requirement to cancel or withdraw the residency

Why do foreigners think of it?
Many foreigners need to obtain a type of residency that is safer than other types, through which they can settle for a long time in Turkey, and do a lot of economic activities without fear of the end of their residency, or thinking about renewal and rejection and the problems known to the owners of different residences.

Many foreigners also suffer from security and economic problems in their country and have not been able to obtain humanitarian residence in Turkey, in this case permanent residence represents a haven for them.

Is it available to everyone?
no

It is not granted to holders of the following residence permits in Turkey:

temporary protection
refugee residence
humane accommodation
Several conditions must also be met to obtain permanent residence in Turkey, and we will address them in a separate paragraph of this article.

The advantages of this type of residence in Turkey
A foreign resident in Turkey obtains permanent residence with several advantages, the most important of which are:

Retain all rights granted to foreigners, especially health insurance, for life, as long as the person holds temporary residence
The right to education for children in Turkish public schools
The right to own real estate, unless the resident is of nationalities prohibited from owning property in Turkey
Obtaining all medical and treatment services, and benefiting from free health services in Turkish government hospitals
Enjoy the freedom to reside in Turkey and move between states, travel outside Turkey and then return without any obstacles
The holder of permanent residence in Turkey is not required to serve in the military
The right to long-term residence is granted to family members as well as “one wife, and children under the age of 18.”
The applicant is not required to be proficient in the Turkish language
It should also be noted that it is not required to grant Turkish citizenship to holders of permanent residence in Turkey, as there is no legal text linking permanent residence and citizenship