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Long-term residence permit — let us take on your 8-year application

Indefinite residence for those who have completed 8 uninterrupted years in Türkiye: we verify your time count together, prepare your file, and follow up with the Provincial Migration Directorate.

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Not long-term?

This page is for people discussing the 8-year requirement. If your situation is different, go to the right page.

Short-term, family or student residence Our main page for other residence permit types. My goal is Turkish citizenship The citizenship process via 5 years of residence or marriage.
Starting Situation

Where does your 8-year count stand?

With long-term residence, everything starts with the time count — in both cases the first step is the same initial consultation.

In both cases the application is carried out in your name, by power of attorney.

First stepTime verification

I've completed my 8 years and want to apply

You believe you've completed 8 years of uninterrupted residence

  • Time verification
  • Your time breakdown is verified against official records
  • Income and insurance requirements are checked together
  • The file is completed and the application is filed
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First stepInitial assessment

I'm not sure whether my time count adds up

Different permit types or trips abroad make the count unclear

  • Initial assessment
  • Your permit history is reviewed type by type
  • Not every permit type counts toward the total the same way
  • If time is missing, the right roadmap is drawn up
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Two situations side by side

How clear your time count is changes the application timeline and the order of preparation.

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Criterion I've completed my 8 years and want to applyI'm not sure whether my time count adds up
Who it is for Those certain they've completed 8 yearsThose with a mixed permit history
First step Verifying the time against official recordsBreaking down the permit history
Next step File preparation and applicationA roadmap based on the count
Why verification matters

The feeling that "my 8 years are up" doesn't always match the count in official records; trips abroad and your permit-type history can change the outcome. Applying without verification means a file that risks rejection.

We determine together which situation you're in during the initial consultation — the timeline is set from there.

Situations we often help with

Typical situations we encounter in long-term residence files. If yours isn't listed, we assess it together during the initial consultation.

01
Tired of renewingThose who have renewed a short-term permit every two years for years and now want indefinite status.
02
Completed 8 years on a work permitYears spent on a work permit count toward the residence total; those whose time to transition has come.
03
Long years on family residenceThose who have completed 8 years of residence through a spouse or parent.
04
Those with a mixed permit historyStudent, short-term and work-permit periods overlapping; wanting to get the count straight.
05
Those with trips abroadWanting to know whether periods spent abroad in between disrupt the count.
06
Those seeking security before citizenshipThose wanting to secure indefinite residence status before entering the citizenship process.
Process
Process

With you from time verification to card

01

Initial consultation and time verification

Your 8-year count is verified based on your permit history and trips abroad; income and insurance requirements are discussed.

1 day
02

File preparation

The time breakdown, income documents and insurance side are gathered; the file is built according to the assessment criteria.

1–2 weeks
03

Application and follow-up

The application is filed in your name; any requests for missing documents during the Provincial Migration Directorate's assessment are handled by us.

Variable
04

Decision and card

After a positive decision, card delivery is tracked; we explain what to watch for to preserve your indefinite status.

After the decision
Step 01
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Step 01 · 04

Initial consultation and time verification

Your 8-year count is verified based on your permit history and trips abroad; income and insurance requirements are discussed.

1 day
Step by step
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Time spent abroad and your permit-type history can affect the 8-year count; let's verify the count together before you apply.
What Our Clients Say

On Google Maps, a 4.6/5 rating

Based on 46 reviews — including long-term transition files.

"Documenting my time abroad was the hardest part of moving to long-term residence after completing 8 years. The JS Vural team put together each year document by document; the file was submitted complete."
S. P.Google · 2024
"Easy to reach by phone, they updated us at every step. Finding a direct contact with no intermediaries was very valuable."
S. D.2025
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Transparent Pricing

Our residence-permit consultancy packages fall within the 5,000 – 10,000 TL range. The exact fee becomes clear in a preliminary consultation, based on the scope of your file. Official government fees are not included in this fee and are paid separately.

Independent consultancy

We are an independent consultancy. With power of attorney, we file your application on your behalf and follow up the process.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

The questions on your mind

What is a long-term residence permit — is it really indefinite?

It's the residence permit, issued for an indefinite term, that those who have completed 8 uninterrupted years of residence in Türkiye can apply for.

  • What indefinite meansThe hassle of renewing every two years ends; the card is issued for an indefinite term. Some conditions still apply to keep the status — these are explained during the initial consultation.
  • The interruption ruleExtended periods spent abroad can affect the status; we plan together for both before and after the application.

Which periods count toward the 8-year total?

Not every permit type counts toward the total the same way — the count is based on the types in your permit history.

  • The general rulePeriods held on a work permit or a residence permit count toward the total; some types, such as student residence, are counted differently.
  • Trips abroadShort trips are not an issue; long and frequent trips can create interruptions. Thresholds are assessed on a file-by-file basis.
  • Why an initial assessment mattersThe feeling that "my 8 years are up" may not match the official count. Verifying the time before applying prevents a file that risks rejection.
Residence permit extension

Are there requirements besides the time count?

Yes — time alone is not enough; the application also assesses livelihood and security requirements.

  • The general frameworkPoints reviewed include regular income sufficient for you and your family, valid health insurance, and not having received social assistance in recent years.
  • It varies by fileWhich document proves which requirement varies from person to person; we build your file according to these criteria together.

What's the difference between long-term residence and citizenship?

They are separate statuses: long-term residence grants indefinite residence, while citizenship grants Turkish nationality.

  • The timeframes differThe general route to citizenship is discussed in terms of 5 years, and long-term residence in terms of 8 years — but the counting rules and requirements differ.
  • They can be planned togetherLong-term residence status provides security while a citizenship process continues. If citizenship is your goal, see our citizenship page.
Paths to Turkish citizenship

Who files the application, and how long does the process take?

The application is filed in your name, by us, through power of attorney; what determines the timeline is how complete the file is.

  • PreparationTime verification and gathering documents takes about 1–2 weeks; this is where the most time is usually lost.
  • AssessmentThe Provincial Migration Directorate's assessment varies by file and by how busy the period is; a request for missing documents extends the timeline.

How much does it cost?

There are two separate items: the official state fee and card cost paid to the government, and the consultancy fee.

  • The official sideThe fee and card cost are updated every year and paid to the government; they are not included in the consultancy fee.
  • The consultancy feeIt's set based on the scope of your file and shared clearly at the initial consultation.

What happens if my application is rejected?

Depending on the reason for rejection, we assess an appeal or reapplying; a plan is made that protects your current residence status.

  • Analyzing the reasonRejection most often comes from the time count or a missing document; which one it was can be read from the file.
  • Related serviceFor appeal processes, see our objection and appeal page.
Get in touch

Let's turn your 8 years into indefinite status.

Let's verify your time count together at the initial consultation; file preparation and institution follow-up are on us.

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