⚖️ Legal & Migration

Turkey's foreigners helpline — a single number, answering in multiple languages, around the clock. About YİMER 157: YİMER 157 is Turkey's official communication centre for foreigners, run by the Presidency of Migration Management. It provides guidance in several languages on residence permits, international protection and other migration matters, available 24/7 by phone. Key Features: 24/7 Multilingual Line: Available around the clock, answering in Turkish and multiple other languages. Residence Permit Guidance: Provides information on residence permit types, requirements and application status. International Protection Information: Handles questions related to asylum and international protection applications. Referral to Provincial Offices: Directs callers to the specific provincial migration office responsible for their case. How to Get Started: Call 157 from within Turkey for guidance in your preferred available language. Explain your situation — the operator will provide information or direct you to the correct office. Note any reference information or office details provided during the call. Follow up with the relevant provincial migration directorate for formal applications. Important Notice: YİMER 157 provides information and guidance, not the formal residence permit application itself — that's filed through e-İkamet or your local provincial migration office.

Turkey's official online residence permit system — where the actual application, not just guidance about it, gets filed. About e-İkamet: e-İkamet is the Presidency of Migration Management's online system for residence permit applications, extensions and appointment scheduling — the formal counterpart to YİMER 157's phone-based guidance. Key Features: Online Applications: Submit residence permit applications and required information through the portal. Appointment Scheduling: Book the in-person appointment required to complete biometrics and submit documents. Application Tracking: Check the status of a submitted residence permit application online. Extension Requests: Existing permit holders can apply for extensions through the same system. How to Get Started: Visit e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr and create an account if you don't already have one. Select the residence permit type matching your situation — short-term, family, student, or other categories. Complete the online application and book your in-person appointment. Attend the appointment with all required original documents. Important Notice: An appointment slot isn't guaranteed to be immediately available — apply and book well ahead of when your current status or visa-free period expires.