- How does divorce affect the residence permit?
- Status after family residence permit
- Transition to short-term residence permit
- Status of children
- Violence and exceptional circumstances
- Application and renewal strategy
The residence status of foreign spouses in Turkey after divorce has important consequences for both family law and immigration law. The family residence permit obtained due to marriage may lose its legal basis upon divorce. Therefore, a new status should be determined after divorce.
After divorce, the family residence permit may expire or is at risk of expiring. However, this situation is not always automatic and instantaneous. The duration of the marriage, the presence of children, the death of the spouse or special cases of victimisation are assessed separately.
If there is domestic violence, victimisation or special exceptions, the residence status after divorce may be handled differently. In some cases, it is possible to switch to a short-term residence permit. However, each case must be analysed on a case-by-case basis.
One of the most important issues after divorce is to submit the new application on time. Otherwise, the person may lose his/her legal status in Turkey. If there are children, their residence and education status should also be planned.
Many foreigners only think about the family court aspect of divorce. However, divorce also has immigration law consequences. Residence status, right to stay in Turkey and the possibility of citizenship in the future may be affected by this process.
As a result, the residence status of foreigners in Turkey after divorce is not automatic, but is assessed according to the circumstances of the concrete case. The right type of application and timing are very important.