Foreigners who come to Turkey, after the expiry of the legal visa or visa exemption period, or in case of staying more than 90 days must obtain a residence permit. The residence permit application is made to the provincial directorate of the province where the residence permit applications are intended to be resettled.

The types of residence permit for foreign nationals are grouped under 6 main headings.

1. Short-Term Residence Permit

2. Family Residence Permit

3. Student Residence Permit