Skala Denetim specializes in providing outsource payroll services in Turkey. We offer payroll and payroll
related services, plus oversee social security operations in Turkey. We also offer payroll, social security
and withholding tax services for the expatriate staff of foreign investors.
Residence Permit
Beyond being an accounting company in Istanbul, Turkey we offer specific solutions to foreigner wanting to start business in Turkey.
One of the main necessities for foreign companie is to obtain a residence permit.
Beside company formation, we offer residence permit service to our clients when setting up their business in İstanbul or throughout Turkey.
1) Short Term Residence Permit for Foreigners
For a short-term residence permit, which is issued for a period of one year at most, foreigners who own immovable property in Turkey
or will establish a business or commercial connections in Turkey should submit the following documents to the relevant
Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration:
a) Initial Application
Residence permit application form
The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
Four passport-size photographs
Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay (Stated in the application form. The authority may request supporting documents.)
Official document regarding the applicant’s ownership of the residence*
Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient):
Document facilitating health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution
Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance
Private health insurance
b) Application for Extension
Residence permit application form
The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
Two passport-size photographs
Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay
Official document regarding the applicant’s ownership of the residence*
Submission of the previous residence permit document**
An invitation letter or documents of such written by the person or companies to be contacted upon the authority’s request
Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient):
Document facilitating health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution
Private health insurance including the extension period
*required for foreigners owning immovable property in Turkey
**required for foreigners that will establish a business or commercial connections in Turkey
c) Long-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners
2) Long-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners
For a long-term residence permit, foreigners that have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years should submit
the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration:
a) Initial Application
Residence permit application form
The original and a copy of the passport or travel document
Submission of the previous residence permit document
Two passport-size photographs
The document showing that the applicant has not received any social aid from governmental institutions and organizations in the last three years
Declaration regarding sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay
Police record document
Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient):
Document facilitating health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements
Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution
Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance
Private health insurance
Document showing that the applicant is registered with the Address Registry System
b) Application for Extension
It is issued indefinitely and is not extended.
