Immigration & Citizenship Law

Yes; property purchases meeting the statutory minimum amount with a three-year no-sale commitment qualify you to apply. We manage the process end to end.

There are short-term, family, student, long-term, humanitarian and other permit types defined by law; each is subject to different duration, conditions and renewal rules. Choosing the correct permit type is decisive for the application's success.

An annulment action against a deportation order may be filed before the administrative court within seven days of notification; filing the case does not automatically halt deportation unless the court decides otherwise, so it should be combined with a stay-of-execution request.

The duration varies depending on the type of application and the migration authority's workload; submitting a complete application with all required documents helps speed up the process.

No, a tourist visa or visa exemption does not confer the right to work; a foreign national wishing to work must separately obtain a work permit.

Marriage forms a basis for a family residence permit application but does not automatically grant one; the application must still be assessed against the statutory conditions.

A foreign company may register a branch in Türkiye by applying to the trade registry with the parent company's activity documents and authorisation resolutions; the branch assumes the rights and obligations of the parent company.

An action against the decision must be filed with the administrative court within the short statutory period from notification; if this period is missed, the decision becomes final.

Foreign students enrolled in formal education programmes may obtain a work permit under the conditions set by law, subject to a limit on working hours.

Depending on the type of application, documents such as identity and residence records, evidence of income, and, where applicable, documents relating to an investment or employment condition may be required.

The refusal decision may be challenged by an action before the administrative court within the statutory period, during which a stay of removal may additionally be requested.

Foreign-capital companies may acquire real estate in Türkiye, limited to their field of activity and subject to the permit and notification obligations set by law.

It is advisable to file the renewal application within a set period before the current permit expires; failure to do so risks an interruption in lawful residence.

A valid work permit must be in place before employment begins; employing someone without a permit may result in sanctions such as administrative fines for both employer and employee.

No, recognition only confirms the res judicata effect of the decision, while enforcement additionally requires that the decision be capable of compulsory execution in Türkiye.