WHAT DOES THE LETTER (E) MEAN ON THE BACK OF NEW TYPE OF RESIDENCE PERMIT CARDS?

According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (YUKK) numbered 6458, residence permit refers to the permit issued to stay in Turkey. This permit, issued by the competent authorities, gives the foreigner the right to live in our country for a certain period of time and in a certain place.

As of 2021, innovations have been made by the Immigration Administration in the information and card type on the front and back of the residence permit cards. One of these innovations is the phrase “Type of residence permit” on the back of the card.

The type of residence permit on the back of the residence permit cards indicates what type of residence you have. For example, Family residence permit, student residence permit or short-term residence permit.

What do the letters in brackets   next to the short-term residence permit type mean?< /span>

These letters indicate the purpose of your residence permit. Below you can find out what the   letters on short-term residence permit cards mean.

• ARTICLE 31 – (1) The following foreigners may be granted a short-term residence permit:
• a) They will come for scientific research
• b) Those who own real estate in Turkey
• c) Those who will establish a commercial connection or business
• ç) Those who will participate in in-service training programs
• d) Those who will come for educational or similar purposes within the framework of agreements to which the Republic of Turkey is a party or student exchange programs
• e) They will stay for tourism purposes
• f) They will be treated provided that they do not have one of the diseases that are considered a threat to public health
• g) Those who need to stay in Turkey depending on the request or decision of the judicial or administrative authorities
• ğ) Those who changed from family residence permit to short-term residence permit
• h) They will attend Turkish learning courses
• ı) They will participate in education, research, internship and courses in Turkey through public institutions
• i) Those who have completed their higher education in Turkey within six months of their graduation
• j) Investor residence