Turkey•AsiaHumanitarian Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit granted in exceptional humanitarian circumstances. Issued for maximum one year at a time by provincial governorates.
Special residence permit category for exceptional humanitarian situations. Decided on case-by-case basis by provincial governorates with Ministry approval.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
Valid passport required months
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Proof of identity
Humanitarian documentation
Evidence of exceptional circumstances requiring residence
Medical reports
If humanitarian grounds are health-related
OptionalFamily circumstances
Documentation of family-related humanitarian needs
OptionalGovernorate support letter
If applicable, letter from local authorities
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Advantages
- Addresses exceptional circumstances
- Available when other pathways don't apply
- Renewable if needed
Considerations
- Discretionary approval
- Limited to 1 year
- Requires exceptional justification
- Governorate decision-dependent
- No guarantee of approval
Application Process
Document humanitarian situation
Gather evidence of exceptional circumstances
Prepare application
Complete humanitarian residence permit application
Register online
Create account on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
Schedule appointment
Book appointment at provincial governorate
Attend appointment
Submit humanitarian documentation and supporting evidence
Governorate review
Provincial authorities review humanitarian circumstances
Receive permit if approved
Get humanitarian residence permit
Application Forms
Humanitarian Residence Permit Application
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