Residence Permit in 13 Steps - Page 3 (Istanbul)

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13) Follow up. You will get a text message when your card has been shipped from Ankara. The “Residence Card Query” link on the home page of the immigration office directs you to the post office website, where you can track your card’s delivery.

How do I apply for an extension?

Everything is the same except:

Now you have a foreigner ID number to use instead of the tax ID number.
Now you will ship your documents (via PPT, MNG Kargo or Yurtiçi Kargo) to the immigration office rather than going to an appointment. The mailing address is given after you finish filling out the online application form. Don’t forget to sign the forms before mailing them!
Make sure to apply for you extension before your permit expires! You can apply as early as 60 days prior to the expiration date.

What if I am switching to a new permit type?

If you want to change the type of permit you have (from short-term to long-term, etc.) you have to apply as a new applicant, which means you have to make an appointment.

By Dayla Rogers - November 28, Protected content
Editor’s Note: This piece has been updated as of November Protected content .