How to Stay in Turkey for Longer than Six Months 1: Passport Validity You can stay in Turkey for 90 days out of 180 days on a tourist visa. So, to stay for six months, apply for a short-term residence visa in the district where you plan to stay. However, first, check your passport. Foreigners need at least 60 days of validity beyond the scheduled expiry date of the visa. So, on this occasion, you are...