Published: 04.08.2026
The source assessed the probability of Russian applicants being refused a Turkish tourist residence permit as high in June 2026. Russian relocants have also largely stopped applying to renew tourist residence permits because of rejection concerns, while document requirements may vary between immigration offices.
The source describes not the abolition of the tourist residence permit, but a significant decline in the predictability of obtaining and renewing it for Russians. For people relocating, this increases the risk of building a long-term plan around a tourist-based permit and makes it important to verify the document requirements at the relevant immigration office. The issue primarily affects Russian citizens seeking to legalize an extended stay through a tourist ikamet. It deserves attention before arrival and filing, particularly when the applicant has no alternative basis for residence.
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