Residence permit renewal
Renew on time — with no legal gaps
Who is this service for?
- Residents whose permit is approaching expiry
- Holders of previously rejected renewals
Core requirements
- Valid passport
- Biometric photos
- Insurance covering the new period
- Updated proof of address
Additional documents may be requested depending on the permit type
What the service includes
- Early reminder when your renewal window opens
- e-ikamet extension application
- Extension documents per the official list
- Sending the file through the approved channel
- Follow-up until the new card is issued
The official timing rule
Extension applications open sixty days before the current permit expires and must in any case be filed before expiry. After the online application, the file is sent to the provincial directorate through the approved channel within the set deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- When can I apply?
- From sixty days before expiry — always before the permit ends.
- What if my permit already expired?
- That falls under violation procedures assessed by the authority — review your situation with us immediately.
Information is summarised from official sources and may change — final decisions rest with the competent Turkish authorities, and details may differ by nationality, province and case.
Ready to start your file?
Start with a clear first consultation with the MAQAM team