When can family members apply for a family reunification residence permit in Turkey?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
Family members can only apply for a family reunification residence permit after the primary applicant has already received their own permit. Exception: for tourist residence permits, the whole family can apply together at the same time.
What the community said
If the primary applicant is applying for a tourist residence permit (turistik ikamet), the spouse and children can apply at the same time — no need to wait.
21 days ago Tourist residence permit — simultaneous application
A family reunification residence permit is not automatically available: the primary applicant must first live in Turkey for at least one year on a work or student permit before family members can apply.
21 days ago Requirement: 1 year on work or student permit
The family reunification application for a spouse and children can only be submitted after the primary applicant has physically received their residence permit — not while it is still being processed.
21 days ago Family permit — only after primary permit is issued