مغادرة تركيا بدون تصريح إقامة؟ (2025)
Applying for a Turkish residence permit? Learn if you can leave Turkey with just the application certificate & visa-free re-entry rules.
When your application for a residence permit in Turkey is received by the administration, you will be issued a “Residence Permit Application Certificate.” This certificate is a crucial document that allows you to legally stay in Turkey.
Understanding Your Residence Permit Application Certificate
The Residence Permit Application Certificate provides the right to legal stay in Turkey for a period of 90 days from the date of application submission. This document is prepared based on your passport or valid passport substitute documents.
Leaving and Re-entering Turkey with Your Application Document
Foreign nationals who apply for a residence permit and need to leave Turkey temporarily before receiving their physical residence permit card can do so under specific conditions. If you depart Turkey after submitting your application but without waiting for the physical residence permit card, you can re-enter the country without a visa within 15 days of your departure, provided you meet certain requirements:
- You must have your Residence Permit Application Document with you.
- You should have paid any applicable residence fees, with the exception of those explicitly stated as exempt. Keep your fee payment receipts for presentation.
- You must present these fee receipts when exiting the border gates.
This provision allows citizens of countries that normally require a visa to enter Turkey visa-free for this short period, as long as they adhere to the outlined conditions.
What Happens if You Return After 15 Days?
If you are outside Turkey for longer than the 15-day window after your application submission and exit, you will need to follow the standard visa procedures applicable to your nationality to re-enter the country. Your Residence Permit Application Certificate’s validity for re-entry is limited to the 15-day period but sometimes officers in the border control may let you enter country even after 15 days.
Processing Times for Your Residence Permit Card
While your application certificate grants you legal stay, the actual residence permit card typically takes some time to be processed and delivered. Processing times can vary depending on the volume of applications and specific circumstances BUT YOUR CARD USUALLY PRINTED BY IMMIGRATION OFFICE WITHIN ONE MONTH. It is advisable to keep track of your application status through the official e-ikamet system.
Seeking Expert Advice
Navigating immigration procedures can be complex. For personalized advice regarding your specific situation, current fees, and the latest procedural updates for 2025, it is highly recommended to consult with our authorized immigration lawyer.
