Kategori: Genel

Overview of Marriage Laws for Foreigners Foreigners who wish to marry in Turkey are subject to the same civil law requirements as Turkish citizens. Turkish law recognises only civil marriages performed by municipal authorities; religious ceremonies have no legal validity unless preceded by a civil marriage. Foreigners must provide documentation proving their identity and marital […]
Foreigners inheriting assets in Turkey enjoy rights largely similar to those of Turkish citizens under the Turkish Civil Code and the Law on International Private and Procedural Law (IPPL). Immovable property located in Turkey is subject to Turkish law regardless of the deceased person’s nationality, while movable assets (like bank accounts or shares) are generally […]
Foreign investors seeking a second passport can obtain Turkish citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Under Turkish law, foreign nationals may acquire citizenship by making certain qualifying investments, such as purchasing real estate, depositing funds in a Turkish bank, or creating jobs. In 2025 the Turkish government continues to require that property purchases […]
Foreigners planning to work in Turkey must secure a work permit in addition to a work visa. Under Turkish law, both employees and employers must comply with the International Labor Law and immigration laws. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security issues work permits after an online application by the employer and the applicant’s residence […]
Foreign nationals are increasingly interested in purchasing property in Turkey for holiday homes, investment or future residence. Turkish law allows citizens of 184 countries to buy real estate in Türkiye (kaplankaya.com), but there are important restrictions and procedural steps. This article summarises the key rules and explains how a Turkish lawyer can assist English-speaking buyers. […]
Foreign nationals who want to spend more than a short holiday in Türkiye need to understand the residence permit system. Under Turkish law a residence permit (ikamet) is required for any stay beyond 90 days in a 180 day period. Staying longer than the visa limit without permission can lead to fines, deportation or re‑entry bans, […]
Legalization Pathways for Foreign Documents: Apostille vs. Consular, Frequent Errors is central to smooth Turkish citizenship filings and civil-registry work: authorities will only accept foreign documents that are validly legalized and intelligible in Turkish. Getting the pathway wrong (apostille vs. consular) or the sequence wrong (legalization → translation → notarization) is a common—and avoidable—reason for […]
Pending Criminal Investigations and Citizenship: Disclosure and Proportionality defines how Turkish authorities weigh open investigations when deciding naturalization, marriage-based, or exceptional (investment) citizenship under Law No. 5901. The key is honest disclosure plus a record strong enough to satisfy security/public-order screening without treating mere allegations as guilt. LEGAL FRAMEWORKCitizenship decisions are administrative acts taken after […]
SPK Valuation Audits in Real-Estate Citizenship: Discrepancies and Appeals surface whenever the appraisal report used for Turkish citizenship by real estate conflicts with registry, payment, or eligibility data. Under the investment route, the property (or properties) must satisfy the statutory USD 400,000 threshold, bear a three-year no-sale annotation, and align with an appraisal prepared by […]
E-Government Filing for Turkish Citizenship: e-Signature, Appointments, and Uploads starts with understanding that online steps complement—rather than replace—the formal procedures under Law No. 5901 and its Implementing Regulation. Used correctly, the e-Devlet (e-Government) gateway streamlines appointment booking, document submissions, and status tracking while preserving in-person identity checks and background screening. LEGAL BASIS AND SCOPECitizenship applications […]
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