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Turkey Family residence permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

Join a Turkish citizen, Article 28 person, qualifying foreign resident, refugee or subsidiary-protection sponsor.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementEach spouse must be over 18.
  • Financial resourcesThe sponsor's total monthly income must be at least the minimum wage and at least one third of the minimum wage for each family member.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe sponsor must be a Turkish citizen, an Article 28 person, a qualifying residence-permit holder, a refugee or a subsidiary-protection beneficiary.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe permit covers a foreign spouse, foreign minor children of either spouse, and dependent foreign children of either spouse.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementThe sponsor and family must be registered at the shared Turkish address.
  • Health-insurance requirementThe sponsor must have valid health insurance covering all family members.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from arrival is required.via mfa.gov.tr
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsFamily residence does not itself authorise employment.via csgb.gov.tr
  • Dependent-family rightsChildren may attend primary and secondary education until age 18 without a separate student residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Dependent-family rightsChildren may attend primary and secondary education until age 18 without a separate student residence permit.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA family residence permit may be issued for up to three years at a time and cannot exceed the sponsor's permit.
  • Renewal or extensionRenewal requires continuing family and sponsor eligibility.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Turkey?
The official source states: Join a Turkish citizen, Article 28 person, qualifying foreign resident, refugee or subsidiary-protection sponsor.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The sponsor's total monthly income must be at least the minimum wage and at least one third of the minimum wage for each family member. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The sponsor must have valid health insurance covering all family members.
05Do I need to show accommodation in Turkey?
The official source states: The sponsor and family must be registered at the shared Turkish address.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.goc.gov.tr page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.goc.gov.trLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Turkey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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