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Residence permit extension — let us open your application before it expires

Short-term, family or student — whichever residence permit you hold: we calculate your extension window, prepare your file, and follow up with the Migration Directorate.

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Not an extension?

This page is for people extending an existing residence permit. If your situation is different, go to the right page.

I'm applying for residence for the first time If you don't have a permit yet, start with the short-term residence process. I've completed 8 years and want indefinite status The long-term residence permit route instead of renewing every year.
Extension Scenarios

Which scenario applies to you?

An extension is not a single procedure. If your grounds are unchanged, the process is a renewal; if they've changed, the right move isn't an extension — it's a transition to another type.

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

TimingBefore expiry

Extension on the same grounds

The reason behind your residence still holds; you want to renew before it expires

  • Before expiry
  • The window opens 60 days before the permit expires
  • We document that the grounds are still valid
  • The file is refreshed since your previous application
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TimingAs soon as it changes

My situation changed — is an extension enough?

Marriage, finishing school, or a change in job or address changes the picture

  • As soon as it changes
  • If the grounds no longer hold, an extension can be refused
  • The right route is most often a transition to another type
  • A type change is also planned before the permit expires
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Two scenarios side by side

Whether your grounds still hold changes both the name of the application and the order of preparation.

Scroll sideways to see the other scenario — turn your phone to landscape to see the full table.

Criterion Extension on the same groundsMy situation changed — is an extension enough?
Who it is for Those whose residence grounds are unchangedThose whose life circumstances changed after the application
First step Calculating the extension windowIdentifying the grounds and the right type
Next step Refreshing the file and opening the applicationA transition plan to the right type instead of an extension
Why grounds matter

A residence permit rests on a reason; once that reason is gone, the permit doesn't extend itself. A file opened on the assumption "it'll just renew" is a file whose grounds have already lapsed — that's why we check whether your grounds still hold before extending.

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

Who we most often stand beside on extension files

Across 22 years of practice, extension applications most often come from these profiles. If yours isn't listed, we assess it together during the initial consultation.

01
Renewing a short-term residence permitForeigners whose permit expires at the end of each period and who don't want to miss the window.
02
Holders of family residenceFamily members whose residence, granted through a spouse or parent, is about to expire.
03
Students and recent graduatesThose extending while still studying, or whose grounds change with graduation.
04
Those whose grounds have changedThose unsure whether they can continue under the same type after marriage, divorce, a job or address change.
05
Frequent travellers abroadThose who want to know whether their trips abroad affect the extension and the uninterrupted-residence count.
06
Those leaving it to the last dayThose whose expiry date is very close or about to pass, wanting to see their remaining options urgently.
Process
Extension in 4 Steps

With you from window to card

01

Calendar and grounds check

Starting from your permit's expiry date, we calculate your extension window — it opens 60 days before expiry — and check together whether the grounds behind your residence are still valid.

~30 min
02

Refreshing the file

Whatever has changed since your previous application is updated. The core items are insurance, address and grounds documents; the full list is drawn up in the initial consultation, specific to your file.

~1–2 weeks
03

Application, appointment and follow-up

The application is opened in your name, the appointment process is tracked; any requests for missing documents during the Migration Directorate's assessment are handled by us.

Variable
04

Decision, card, and the next calendar date

After a positive decision, card delivery is tracked; the next extension date is entered into our calendar, and the reminder comes from us when the time arrives.

After the decision
Step 01
~30 min
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Step 01 · 04

Calendar and grounds check

Starting from your permit's expiry date, we calculate your extension window — it opens 60 days before expiry — and check together whether the grounds behind your residence are still valid.

~30 min
Step by step
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The cost of missing the window: once the permit expires, your stay in Türkiye falls outside the legal period; administrative fines, entry bans and the risk of losing your status arise. The extension window opens 60 days before expiry — instead of leaving it to the last day, let's calculate from your expiry date and start early.
What Our Clients Say

On Google Maps, a 4.6/5 rating

Based on 46 reviews — including extension and renewal files.

"Timing was critical when transitioning from student residence to a work permit after graduation. We determined together which route was open before time ran out. I had no continuity gap."
D. R.Google · 2024
"They ran my spouse's residence permit from start to finish. Documents were complete, and we were kept informed at every stage of the process."
K. M.Google · 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

When should a residence permit extension application be filed?

An extension has an application window: it opens 60 days before the permit expires and closes when the permit does.

  • The advantage of acting earlyGiven appointment volume and how long documents take to complete, starting before expiry is an advantage in every scenario.
  • The preparation timeline varies by fileThe window's start is tied to the 60-day mark; because appointment volume and document completion time vary file to file, we calculate the preparation timeline from your own expiry date.
Residence permit extension guideRenewal through e-İkamet

Which residence permits can be extended?

All fixed-term permits — short-term, family and student residence among them — are subject to extension; what matters is the type of permit and whether the grounds still hold.

  • The common ruleFor every type, an extension is possible by showing that the reason behind the permit is still in place.
  • What varies by typeThe documents requested and how the grounds are documented differ from type to type; that's why each file is assessed individually.

What happens if my residence permit expires?

Once it expires, your stay in Türkiye falls outside the legal period — this has administrative consequences.

  • Possible consequencesAdministrative fines, an entry ban and loss of your current status can all come into play. The outcome depends on how long the delay was and the file's history.
  • Options narrowOnce the period has passed, it's usually no longer an extension but a fresh application that's on the table. The door doesn't close entirely, but the situation needs urgent assessment.
The appointment system

Which documents are requested for an extension?

The document list is not fixed; it's shaped by what has changed since your previous application.

  • The core itemsValid health insurance, current address information and documents showing the grounds for residence come up in every file.
  • The full list is specific to your fileTwo files of the same type may not request the same documents. Your list is drawn up in the initial consultation, based on your situation.

My situation changed — can I still extend?

If your grounds have changed, the right move is most often not an extension but a transition to the appropriate type.

  • Why it mattersA residence permit rests on a reason. When school ends, or your marital or work situation changes, the old grounds can lapse; an extension filed on lapsed grounds can be refused.
  • What we doWe identify which type fits your new situation, and plan the transition before your permit expires. For the differences between types, see our residence permit page.

I have a work permit — do I also need to extend my residence permit separately?

As long as the work permit is valid, it stands in for a residence permit; in that case, what's on the table is not a residence extension, but a work permit extension.

  • Linked processWhen the work permit ends, the residence right tied to it falls as well; the calendar needs to be set from the work permit.
  • Related pageFor the extension window and the employer's side, see our work permit extension page.

Does time spent abroad affect the extension?

It can — residence carries an expectation of uninterrupted stay, and long absences can disrupt that count.

  • Short vs. long absencesShort trips are generally not a problem; long and frequent absences can negatively affect both the extension and the transition to long-term status.
  • Assessed file by fileThresholds differ by permit type; we review your travel history together before the application.

Who files the application, and what does it cost?

The application is filed in your name, by us, through power of attorney; the fee has two separate components.

  • The official sideThe state fee and card cost paid to the government are updated every year; 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. The outcome of the application is decided by the state — no one can guarantee an outcome; our commitment is to run the process correctly and on time.
The clock is running

Don't miss your extension window.

Share your permit's expiry date; let's calculate together when the window opens, while file preparation and institution follow-up stay with us.

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