Are you at risk of having your Turkish residence permit denied?
In recent years, the number of rejections has been significant. This is partly due to the influx of new applications, which has led immigration officers to become more stringent. However, the majority of rejections are caused by common application errors.
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Turkish Residence Permit Appeals Process
In the event that your application for a Turkish residence permit is denied, you will receive a notification document outlining the reason for the denial. Applicants are typically given a 10-day window to depart the country.
1. Comprehending the cause for your residence permit denial
Each form of residence permit has distinct eligibility requirements and rejection grounds. You can discover a wealth of information on residence permit-related topics on our blog or on the official website of the Immigration Office.
In addition to the rejection letter, you can call the official helpline at number 157 to learn more about the specific reasons why your application was denied.
In general, rejections are founded on articles 32 and 33 of the Turkish Immigration Law for the following reasons:
1.1. Not meeting the requirements for the category of residence permit being requested
1.2. The applicant with a deportation order
1.3. The applicant with an access prohibition
1.4. Being hazardous to public health
1.5. Not providing evidence of residence
1.6. Having overstayed a visa previously
1.7. Applying for a type of residence permit that is inappropriate for the applicant after the visa or visa-exemption period has expired
2. Rejection of a residence permit appeal
Rejections can only be resolved with the assistance of an attorney. We can connect you with an experienced firm, and your attorneys will be able to provide a reasonable estimate of your possibilities of success in the subsequent stages.
Important to keep in mind when deciding to appeal a denial is the time frame within which legal action must be taken.
Importantly, you must grant power of attorney to an attorney within the 10-day window allotted for leaving the country. Frequently, a power of attorney can file an appeal for a rejected residence permit even if the petitioner is out of the country.
The applicant has 60 days to file an appeal with the Administrative Court following a denial. You may be granted permission to return to Turkey after the appeals process has begun, which can take several weeks or months.
Keep in mind that exceeding the 10-day limit may result in suspensions and fines, and may eventually affect your chances of returning.
3. Exceeding the permitted duration
Overstaying your visa or exceeding the 10-day grace period after a visa rejection can complicate your plans to return to Turkey. If you have been rejected while your visa is still valid, you will be required to depart before your visa expires.
4. Reapplying after a rejection of a residence permit
You may reapply for a residence permit after a previous application was denied. After 180 days from the date of their previous application rejection of the same type, applicants are permitted to submit a new application. However, you may also register for a different form of residence permit without having to wait 180 days.
Contact us now for more information on applying for a residence permit, and one of our specialists will contact you immediately.
