OBTAINING RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT FOR FOREIGN PRESS MEMBERS
Foreign members of press are not within the Law Concerning Foreigners’ Work Permits numbered 4817 as per two articles of the relevant law.
Press members who apply for visa to our representatives abroad and get it, or using visa exemptions are given residence permit during the validity period of their press cards with no regard to visa type.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1- RESIDENCE DECLARATION: (1) Piece (can be obtained from Foreigners’ Department)
a) To be filled according to the passport information by computer or typewriter
b) To be attached one photo to each
2- PASSPORT: THE ORIGINAL
a) Foreigners are required to apply to Foreigners’ Department within 1 (One) month following the date of entry to Turkey.
b) Copy of passport
3- PHOTO: 3 (three) pieces (Colored, taken recently)
4- DUTY LETTER: Written adressed to the relevant governorate indicating the duty terms by the agency he/she is subject to
5- YELLOW PRESS CARD: The original or approved copy (Approved by Notary or General Directorate of Press and Information)
6- RESIDENCE PERMIT FEE: (Paid to Foreigners’ Department following the delivery of complete documents.)
EXTENSION:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1- RESIDENCE DECLARATION: (1) Piece (can be obtained from Foreigners’ Department)
a) To be filled according to the passport information by computer or typewriter
b) To be attached one photo
2- PASSPORT: THE ORIGINAL
a) Foreigners are required to apply to Foreigners’ Department within 15 days before or after the end of residence permit
b) Copy of passport
3- DUTY LETTER: Indicating that he/she continues to duty by General Directorate of Press and Information
PREVIOUS RESIDENCE PERMIT: A residence permit can be extended 4 times. A new residence permit is obtained for any more extensions.