Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Indefinite residency permit (Uzun Dönem İkamet İzni) for foreign nationals who have legally and continuously resided in Turkey for at least 8 years, granting similar rights to Turkish citizens, excluding voting and mandatory military service.
Eligibility: 8 years of uninterrupted legal residence on various permits, no public aid in the last 3 years, sufficient and stable income, no public security threat, and no active deportation order.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://en.goc.gov.tr/long-term-residence-permit
Summary: Grants indefinite residency after 8 years of legal stay. Requires stable income & no security threat. Provides broad rights, akin to citizens, and is a definite step towards Turkish citizenship.