In order to obtain a short-term residence permit, foreigners must meet the conditions set forth in Article 32 of the Law.
– Submit supporting information and documents regarding the purpose of their stay in Turkey,
– Not fall under the scope of Article 7 of the aforementioned Law,
– Have accommodation that meets general health and safety standards,
– Upon request, submit a document showing a criminal record issued by the competent authorities of the country of which they are a citizen or legally reside,
– Provide address information for their stay in Turkey.
What are the reasons for refusal, cancellation, or non-extension of a short-term residence permit?
– Failure to meet or cessation of one or more of the conditions required for a short-term residence permit,
– Determination that the residence permit is being used for purposes other than those for which it was granted,
– Existence of a valid decision to expel the person from the country or prohibit their entry into the country,
– Violation of the period of stay abroad,
In such cases, a short-term residence permit will not be granted, if granted it will be canceled, and those that have expired will not be extended.
My residence permit application was rejected. What should I do?
The rejection of the residence permit application, the non-extension or cancellation of the permit is notified to the foreigner or their legal representative or lawyer. The notification also includes information on how the foreigner can effectively exercise their right to appeal the decision and their other legal rights and obligations in this process. Furthermore, if the residence permit application is rejected, no application can be made for the same purpose of stay within 6 months. If your legal period continues, you can apply for a different purpose of stay.
The foreigner may file a lawsuit with the Administrative Court within 60 days of the notification of the rejection decision to challenge the decision to reject the residence permit application.
The duration of the entry ban varies depending on the duration of the visa violation.