Residence, Work & Citizenship
Immigration Lawyer in Turkey
Residence permits, work permits, deportation appeals and citizenship matters for foreign nationals in Turkey.
Turkish immigration decisions — a refused residence permit, a restriction code discovered at passport control, a deportation order — move on short, strict deadlines, often as little as seven days from notification.
Legalwise's foreigners' law team handles the full range of immigration matters: residence and work permit applications and refusals, restriction code removal, deportation and administrative detention appeals, and citizenship by investment.
- Experience with short-deadline administrative court appeals specific to migration decisions
- Restriction code (tahdit kodu) identification and removal before the correct authority
- Citizenship-by-investment eligibility review alongside the underlying property or investment transaction
- Coordination with employers for work permit applications tied to residence status
Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With
Team Members Working with International Clients
The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do I have to appeal a refused residence permit or a deportation order?
Decisions under Turkish immigration law are generally subject to a seven-day deadline to file with the administrative court, so we recommend contacting a lawyer as soon as you receive a negative decision.
What is a restriction code and how do I find out if one applies to me?
A restriction code is an administrative flag that can block entry or specific transactions; its source (migration authority, police, or a court) has to be identified before a removal request can be filed correctly.
Guides for Clients Abroad
Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. Our services concern Turkish law and legal matters requiring action in Turkey. Matters governed by another country's law may require coordination with locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction. Legalwise does not have offices in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or any other country, and our lawyers are admitted to Turkish bar associations.