Family Residence Permit in Turkey
Bring your spouse and children to live with you in Turkey through a Family Residence Permit — a single, coordinated application covering your whole family, handled end-to-end by our team.
Family Permit vs. individual permits — understood.
Choosing the right approach for your family matters. Here's the key distinction between a coordinated Family Residence Permit and separate individual applications.
One Coordinated Application
A Family Residence Permit links the applications of a sponsor — a Turkish citizen or a foreign resident with a valid permit — and their spouse and children into a single, coordinated process under Law No. 6458 Art. 34.
- ✓Covers spouse and children under 18
- ✓Linked to the sponsor's status
- ✓Valid for up to 3 years
- ✓Simplified renewal for the whole family
- ✓No separate property or income proof per member
- ✓Faster than separate individual applications
Separate Applications
Each family member could instead apply individually under a different permit type, such as Short-Term. This means separate paperwork, fees, and eligibility checks for each person.
- →Each member needs independent grounds
- →Can be based on different permit types
- →Independent renewal dates per person
- →Separate proof of means required
- →More paperwork overall
- →Typically slower to complete
Not sure which approach fits your family? A Family Residence Permit is almost always the better choice when a Turkish citizen or a foreign resident with a valid permit is sponsoring their spouse and children. We'll confirm eligibility before you apply.
Why apply as a family?
A Family Residence Permit is the strategic choice when keeping your household together, and minimizing paperwork, matter most.
Faster to Establish
One coordinated filing for the whole family, instead of separate applications for each member.
Live Together
Keep your spouse and children with you in Turkey rather than navigating separate visa timelines.
Aligned Renewal Dates
Family members' permits are aligned, so you renew everyone's status together instead of tracking multiple dates.
Simplified Documentation
Once the sponsor's status is confirmed, dependents' applications require lighter documentation.
Path to Long-Term Status
Time on a Family Residence Permit counts toward the legal residence period required for a Long-Term Residence Permit.
Access to Services
Family permit holders can access public services, including healthcare and, for children, the Turkish education system.
The family application process.
We manage every step of the application, from eligibility verification to your family's approved permit cards.
Eligibility & Relationship Verification
We confirm the sponsor's status — Turkish citizen or valid residence/work permit holder — and verify the family relationship meets Law No. 6458 Art. 34 requirements.
Document Collection & Translation
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, and the sponsor's status documents are collected, apostilled if issued abroad, and translated into Turkish.
Health Insurance for Each Member
A compliant private health insurance policy is arranged for the spouse and each child included in the application.
e-ikamet Family Application
We submit a linked application for all family members through the e-ikamet system, referenced against the sponsor's record.
Migration Directorate Appointment
The family attends the appointment together, where the directorate allows, to submit biometrics and original documents for each member.
Approval & Card Delivery
Each family member receives their own residence permit card, valid for up to 3 years, delivered to your registered address.
What you'll need to provide.
Most documents relate to the sponsor and the family relationship itself. We'll guide you through each one and prepare the filings on your behalf.
Marriage Certificate
Apostilled marriage certificate with certified Turkish translation, for spousal applications.
Children's Birth Certificates
Apostilled birth certificates for each child included, with certified Turkish translation.
Sponsor's Status Document
Turkish citizen ID, or the sponsoring foreign resident's valid residence or work permit.
Family Registration Extract
Turkish Aile Nüfus Kayıt Örneği, or the equivalent foreign civil registry family extract.
Health Insurance Policies
A compliant private health insurance policy for each family member included in the application.
Shared Address Document
Proof that the family will reside together at the same registered Turkish address.
Ready to bring your family to Turkey?
Tell us about your family and we'll confirm eligibility with a tailored plan.
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