Turkish E-Residence Formalities in Bodrum

A residence permit is needed before you are able to clear any personal goods from the customs in the Republic of Turkey. How to apply for a residence permit ? A residence permit is provided by applying to the Immigration Authority of Bodrum for the foreigners residing in Güvercinlik, Yalıçiftlik, Mumcular, Kızılağaç, Torba, Gündoğan, Gölköy, Türkbükü, Yalıkavak, Gümüşlük, Kadıkalesi, Turgutreis, Akyarlar, Ortakent-Yahşi, Bitez, Konacık, Kıyıkışlacık, Boğaziçi, Gümbet, Güllük, Milas and Bodrum after entering into the Republic of Turkey. If the foreigners who are not citizens of the Republic of Turkey would like to apply for e-residence before entering to the Republic of Turkey they have to contact the representatives in foreign countries of the Republic of Turkey. Attention: The representatives in foreign countries may recommend to issue one year visas but they are for one single entry only. As soon as the visitor of foreigners will leave our country and would like to come again to Turkey, they will find they’re not valid any more. Following primary application a residence permit can be provided for a term of 1 or 2 years and thereafter for a maximum duration of 5 years. The Immigration Authority of Bodrum tend to grant 3 years of residence if you are EU or US citizen. If you can present a title deed in your name you may be granted 5 years of residency Attention: Your passport must be valid as long as the period of time you require residency for. Those who wish to extend their residence period must reapply within one month (15 days before and after the current permit’s expiry date). If you’ve had residency for more than 3 years, you can then apply for five years. The procedure from application until reception of the residence permit takes between one and two weeks. You are not supposed to leave Turkey while the application is in process. In former years you had to surrender your passport to the Immigration Authority of Bodrum but this practice has been abolished. You may have to sign a declaration stating that you know you must not leave the Republic of Turkey before having received your residence permit. Attention: Married couples such as British citizens, English citizens, United Kingdom citizens, Irish citizens, Belgian citizens, Netherland citizens, French citizens, Russian citizens, Austrian citizens, Saudi Arabian citizens, Afghan citizens, Syrian citizens, Algerian citizens, Australian citizens, Azerbaijani citizens, Canadian citizens, Danish citizens, Egyptian citizens, Greek citizens, Indonesian citizens, Iranian citizens, Israeli citizens, Italian citizens, Japanese citizens, Kazakhstani citizens, Kuwaiti citizens, Lebanese citizens, New Zealand citizens, Norwegian citizens, Philippine citizens, Portuguese citizens, Spanish citizens, Swedish citizens, Swiss citizens, Tunisian citizens, Turkmen citizens, Ukrainian citizens and German citizens residing in Güvercinlik, Yalıçiftlik, Mumcular, Kızılağaç, Torba, Gündoğan, Gölköy, Türkbükü, Yalıkavak, Gümüşlük, Kadıkalesi, Turgutreis, Akyarlar, Ortakent-Yahşi, Bitez, Konacık, Kıyıkışlacık, Boğaziçi, Gümbet, Güllük, Milas and Bodrum are required to apply for residence permit together. It is not accepted that only one spouse holds a residence permit.