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🚨 Many foreigners wait over a year for a decision… Our client’s application was approved in just 7 months.

Another successful Long-Term Residence Permit approval in Türkiye.

Although the law sets out the eligibility requirements, the processing time depends on factors such as the workload of the immigration authorities, the completeness of the application, and how the legal procedure is managed.

At Expat Solutions, together with our partner lawyers, we prepare every eligible application with a detailed legal strategy and comprehensive support documentation. Based on our firm’s experience, our long-term residence permit applications have been finalized in approximately 6–8 months, and our eligible clients have achieved a 100% approval record to date. Nevertheless, each application is examined individually by the Turkish authorities, and no legal representative can guarantee an approval.

Have you been legally living in Türkiye for more than 8 years?

You may be eligible to apply for a Long-Term (Permanent) Residence Permit, which provides an unlimited right of residence without the need for periodic permit renewals, provided the legal requirements continue to be met.

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What looked like a job opportunity in Türkiye turned into a legal nightmare

John was offered an English teaching position at a university in Türkiye.

Everything sounded stable and professional. But what John didn’t know that instead of a standard work permit, they would handle things through a work permit exemption, assuming it as a simpler and more secure option that would speed everything up.

John didn’t know anything about the legal requirement.

It sounded like the university knew the system.

He resigned from his job, ended his lease, packed his life into boxes, and moved to Türkiye with full confidence that everything was already arranged.

At first, everything seemed fine.

But soon after arrival, things started to feel different.

The exemption process was not as “simple” as it had been processed. There were delays, unclear steps, and missing confirmations. What was supposed to be a smooth transition into a teaching role started turning into confusion.

Then came the real problem: the legal structure behind the job was not as solid as he had been led to believe. The work permit exemption was not functioning the way a standard work permit would in a full-time university teaching role.

The university insisted everything would be resolved, but nothing was clear anymore.

Meanwhile, John had already signed a rental contract, paid deposits, and committed financially to living in the country.

He had the job offer—but not the legal stability he thought came with it.

Weeks passed. Communication slowed down. The situation became uncertain.

And eventually, John had to leave Türkiye.

What started as a promising international teaching opportunity turned into a forced exit he never expected.

His biggest mistake wasn’t accepting the job.

It was assuming that the legal process behind it was correctly understood and properly handled.

Stories like this are more common than people think and happened to thousands of other foreigners who just flew to Turkey with no work visa but with a visa free or tourist visa.

Don’t wait until you’re already in Türkiye to discover something is wrong. If you’re considering relocating for work, take a few minutes to read our latest Türkiye Today column and learn about the mistakes that have already cost many foreigners their jobs, savings, and legal status.

https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/moving-to-turkiye-for-work-legal-and-financial-reality-most-foreigners-miss-3222435