Humanitarian Residence Permit
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Humanitarian Residence Permit

Residency Pathway

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

Optional

Family circumstances

Documentation of family-related humanitarian needs

Optional

Governorate support letter

If applicable, letter from local authorities

Optional

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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

1

Document humanitarian situation

Gather evidence of exceptional circumstances

2

Prepare application

Complete humanitarian residence permit application

3

Register online

Create account on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr

4

Schedule appointment

Book appointment at provincial governorate

5

Attend appointment

Submit humanitarian documentation and supporting evidence

6

Governorate review

Provincial authorities review humanitarian circumstances

7

Receive permit if approved

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Application Forms

Humanitarian Residence Permit Application

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