Can we apply for residence permit after overstaying?

Last activity 08 January 2018 by Andersn

1290 Views

3 replies

Post new topic

YugenMember03 January 2018 13:47:08

My family and I came to Kirsehir, Turkey, from Afghanistan on a 90 day visa.
We decided to purchase a real estate, in order to obtain a residence permit and extend our visa period.
But we just realized that our duration of stay was actually 30 days and it had expired on 8th Dec, despite the date of end of visa being 12th Jan.
We got our appointment letter on 16th Dec, when we had overstayed 8 days longer.

But isn’t the appointment valid now? can’t we apply for the residence permit now? We have purchased a real estate, obtained tax number and the insurance documents, opened a bank account and done all else that it required.

iResidenceActive member04 January 2018 02:41:49

The turkish authorities will tolerate upto 10 days overstay. No problem there. At the appointment u can state to the official that u want to pay the 8 day overstay fine, if there will be one.

You should be alright.

YugenMember04 January 2018 18:55:41

The appointment was dated on 29th Dec. When we got there, they pointed to us that we took the application form 8 days after the stay duration had expired. And on this basis only, they refused the application. Although all the other documents were complete, and according to them, had no problem.

Why is that now?

An important thing to be mentioned here, is that we went to the department in Kirsehir, as that is where we reside. If this helps any.

AndersnNew member08 January 2018 08:11:07

It always changes rules in Turkey

Articles to help you in your expat project in Türkiye

Residence and work visas for Türkiye
A tourist visa will only allow you to stay in Türkiye for up to 90 days. So, if you are looking to stay in ...
Visas for Türkiye
Having won the location jackpot and straddling the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Türkiye has long been a ...
Tourist eVisa for Turkey
Historically, the Tourist Visa was a stamp, obtained at your point of entry into Turkey, but there's a new ...
Marriage in Türkiye
Türkiye, with its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has become a sought-after wedding ...
Phones and Internet in Türkiye
When you move to Türkiye, setting up your own phone and internet is a smart move to make right off the bat. ...
Retire in Türkiye
Türkiye, a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, is viewed by many as an ideal ...
Childcare in Türkiye
Türkiye is a great place for kids, thanks to its incredibly child-friendly culture. Everywhere you turn, ...
Moving with your pet to Türkiye
Pets, and cats in particular, are fondly loved by most Turkish people, who prove incredibly caring to street ...