When does the application open?
Under the official rules, extension applications open sixty days before the current permit expires and must in any case be filed before expiry. Applications are made online through e-ikamet.
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Biometric photos
- Health insurance covering the period
- Certified proof of address
Common mistakes
The usual culprits: insurance that does not cover the full period, an outdated address record, and forgetting to send the file within the deadline after the online application.
Frequently asked questions
- When can I apply for renewal?
- From sixty days before your current permit expires — and always before it expires.
- Where do I apply?
- Online via the official e-ikamet system; documents then go to your provincial migration directorate.
Official sources
Information last reviewed: 15 July 2026
The information in this article is summarised from official sources as of the review date; requirements and procedures may change. Final decisions rest exclusively with the competent Turkish authorities, and details may differ by nationality, province, application type and personal case.
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