How do I complete application form ECAA 1 Turkish employed?
This page explains how you should complete application form Turkish employed to apply to extend your permission to stay (leave to remain) in the United Kingdom under the rules of the Association Council of the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey.
See Turkish citizens with permission to work in the United Kingdom for details of the ECAA and who may apply using this form.
There is no fee for making this application.
You must be in the United Kingdom to apply. You must apply at least four weeks before the end of your authorised stay in the United Kingdom.
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 and 2 - personal details
You must complete these sections fully. If you are including dependants on your form, you should put your own details in section 1 and details of your dependants in section 2.
Section 3 - basis of application
Tick the appropriate box to say whether you are applying to switch from another category into this one, or for permission to extend your stay (further leave to remain) in this category.
Sections 4 - your employment
This is the section where you must provide evidence of your employment. You must provide all the relevant documentation. See Documents you should send to support your application on form ECAA 1 Turkish employed for more details.
Section 5 - personal history
You should complete this section on behalf of yourself and any 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 1 Turkish employed 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 dependants as part of your application they do not need to sign the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Application forms
Extension of stay as a Turkish national employed person
- Form ECAA 1 Turkish employedPDF 185K opens in a new window
- Form ECAA 3 Turkish dependantPDF 188K opens in a new window
- In country guidance on persons intending to establish themselves in business under ECAAPDF 108K opens in a new window
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Terms explained
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Dependant
Someone who depends on you financially, such as a husband, wife, partner, or child.
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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.
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Limited leave to remain
Permission to stay in the United Kingdom temporarily, for the length of time stated on your visa.