Foreign nationals coming for conducting scientific researches

General Information: Foreign nationals that come to Turkey for conducting a scientific research may be given a 'Short Term Residence Permit' up to one year provided they ask for a residence permit and meet the criteria. For doing so, they need to apply to the relevant government agencies prior to expiry date of their visa or visa exemption for making an appointment, and make the requested documents ready until the date of appointment.

Foreign nationals that come to Turkey for conducting a scientific research need to enter in the country with a proper visa for the intended purpose or under a visa exemption. They also need to make appointment in legally prescribed times. You may use the tool of Residence Calculation to learn the visa terms by countries and the amounts of fees payable.

Documents to be asked during the appointment