Introduction Residence permit transfer in Turkey is the legal process of changing from one residence permit type to another when the foreigner’s purpose of stay changes. In Turkish immigration practice, this is commonly called a transition application or transfer application through the e-Residence system. A foreigner may need to transfer from student residence to short-term […]
Introduction A residence permit for foreign company shareholders in Turkey is a common legal issue for foreign investors, entrepreneurs and business owners who establish or acquire shares in Turkish companies. Many foreigners assume that becoming a shareholder in a Turkish limited liability company or joint stock company automatically gives them the right to live and […]
Introduction A residence permit for business purposes in Turkey is an important legal option for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, company representatives and business visitors who need to stay in Turkey for commercial reasons. Turkey’s strategic location, growing sectors, international trade links and investment opportunities attract many foreign nationals who wish to explore business partnerships, establish commercial […]
urkey Introduction A residence permit for medical treatment in Turkey is a special short-term residence permit route for foreigners who need to stay in Turkey to receive diagnosis, treatment, surgery, rehabilitation or other medical services. Turkey has become an important destination for international patients because of its hospitals, medical infrastructure, specialist physicians, health tourism services […]
Introduction Residence permit after graduation in Turkey is one of the most important legal issues for international students who complete a higher education program in Turkey and wish to continue living, studying, working or making future plans in the country. Many foreign students hold a student residence permit during their education. However, after graduation, the […]
Introduction Residence permit after divorce in Turkey is one of the most important immigration issues for foreign spouses who are married to Turkish citizens or foreigners legally residing in Turkey. Many foreign spouses build their legal life in Turkey on a family residence permit. When the marriage ends by divorce, the legal basis of the […]
Introduction A residence permit for children of foreigners in Turkey is a highly important legal issue for foreign families who wish to live, study, work, invest or remain in Turkey lawfully. When a family moves to Turkey, parents often assume that their children are automatically covered by the parents’ residence permits. This assumption is legally […]
Introduction A residence permit for children of foreigners in Turkey is a sensitive legal issue because it concerns both immigration law and the protection of minors. Foreign children living in Turkey may need a residence permit depending on their age, education status, family situation, parents’ residence status and the purpose of stay. In many cases, […]
Introduction A residence permit for foreign spouses of Turkish citizens is one of the most important legal routes for foreigners who are married to Turkish nationals and wish to live in Turkey lawfully. Marriage to a Turkish citizen does not automatically give a foreign spouse unlimited residence rights, Turkish citizenship or the right to work. […]
Introduction Residence permit card delivery in Turkey is a critical stage of the immigration process for foreigners. Many applicants assume that once the residence permit application is approved, the process is completely finished. In practice, the residence permit card must still be printed, dispatched and delivered to the address declared by the foreigner. If the […]