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How do I complete application form ECAA 3 Turkish dependant?

This page explains how you should complete the application form ECAA 3 Turkish dependant to apply to extend your permission to stay (leave to remain) in the United Kingdom as the dependant of a Turkish business person or employed person or (for dependants of business persons only) to stay permanently (indefinite leave to remain).

If you are already legally in the United Kingdom in this category or in some other capacity, such as a visitor or student, you may apply to extend your stay or switch to the Turkish-ECAA category if you are the dependant of a Turkish citizen who is established in business or is employed in the United Kingdom. See Staying in the United Kingdom as a Turkish citizen who will be establishing in business and Turkish citizens with permission to work in the United Kigndom for details of the ECAA and its requirements.

There is no fee for making this application.

If you are applying to extend your stay, you must apply at least four weeks before the end of your authorised stay in the United Kingdom. If you are applying for permanent residence, you must not send us your application more than 28 days before the end of your four-year qualifying period. If you do, we may refuse your application. However, you must make your application before your current permission to stay in the United Kingdom expires.

You should post your application to us. You cannot make an application of this type in person at our public enquiry offices. You should send it, with your supporting documents, to:

ECAA Team
UK Border Agency
PO Box 4160
Sheffield
S1 9DZ

We cannot tell in advance how long it will take to decide your application so you should not make non-urgent travel plans until we have returned your passport to you.

You must fill in the form in block capitals using a black pen. Please enter all dates as dd-mm-yyyy, for example 29-04-2000.

Sections 1 - applicant's details

You must complete these sections fully.

Section 2 - other dependants included in this application

If any other dependants of the same business person are being included in this application, please provide their details. If more than four people are applying, please give their details, with photographs, on a copy of the appropriate page and include it with the form.

Sections 3 - person of whom you are applying as a dependant

Please provide details of the business person of whom you are a dependant.

Section 4 - basis of application

Tick the appropriate box to say whether you are applying to switch from another category into this one, for permission to extend your stay (further leave to remain), or for permission to stay permanently (indefinite leave to remain).

Section 5 - personal history

You should complete this section on behalf of yourself and any other dependants you are including in your application. The information you provide in this section may be checked with other agencies, so you should make sure you include all relevant details. If necessary, you can continue your answers to this section on a separate sheet of paper

Section 6 - documents and photographs

This section lists the documents you should send to support your application. See Documents you should send to support your application on form ECAA 3 Turkish dependant for more information.

Section 7 - declaration

You must sign and date your completed application form. Your application will not be valid unless you complete this section. If you are including any other dependants as part of your application they do not need to sign the application form.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is my immigration status while my application is being decided?

    If you make an application before your authorised stay ends, your existing immigration status will continue until your application is decided, even if the decision is not made until after the end of your permitted stay. If your existing visa or other permission to stay here allows you to work, you can continue to do so until your case is decided.

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Extension of stay as a dependant of a Turkish national who has leave to enter or remain as a businessperson or worker

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  • Dependant

    Someone who depends on you financially, such as a husband, wife, partner, or child.

  • Indefinite leave to remain

    Indefinite leave to remain (often known as ILR) is permission to stay permanently (settle) in the United Kingdom, free from immigration control.

  • Limited leave to remain

    Permission to stay in the United Kingdom temporarily, for the length of time stated on your visa.

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