What Protection Measures Can a Foreigner Residing in Türkiye Request If They Experience Domestic Violence? A foreign national who experiences domestic violence in Türkiye can request immediate legal protection under Turkish law. The victim does not have to be a Turkish citizen. The victim does not necessarily have to wait until: Law No. 6284 on […]
Does a Foreigner Lose Their Residence Permit After Divorcing a Turkish Citizen? Not necessarily. A foreign national who obtained a family residence permit because of marriage to a Turkish citizen may lose the legal basis for that particular family residence permit when the marriage ends. However, divorce does not always mean that the foreign spouse […]
In Which Country Is Child Custody Decided After Divorce from a Foreign Spouse? When a marriage involves spouses from different countries, one of the most difficult questions after separation is not necessarily the divorce itself. It is: Which country has the authority to decide who will have custody of the child? Consider the following examples: […]
Can a Foreigner Residing in Türkiye File for Divorce Before Turkish Courts? Yes, in many circumstances a foreign national residing in Türkiye can file a divorce case before a Turkish court. It is also possible, depending on the circumstances, for two foreign spouses to obtain a divorce judgment from a Turkish court. Turkish citizenship is […]
Does Establishing a Company in Türkiye Automatically Give a Foreigner a Work Permit? No. Establishing a company in Türkiye does not automatically give a foreign founder, shareholder or investor the right to work in Türkiye. This is one of the most important distinctions for foreign entrepreneurs entering the Turkish market. Türkiye generally allows foreign investors […]
How Does Termination of Employment Affect a Foreign Worker’s Residence Permit or Work Permit in Türkiye? A foreign employee working legally in Türkiye may suddenly lose their job because of: For a Turkish citizen, job loss is primarily an employment-law issue. For a foreign national, however, termination can create two separate legal problems at the […]
Can a Foreign Worker Without a Work Permit Claim Severance Pay and Overtime in Türkiye? A foreign national who has worked in Türkiye without a valid work permit may assume that they have no employment rights. Employers sometimes encourage this belief. A foreign worker may be told: “You were working illegally, so you cannot sue […]
Can a Foreign Worker Sue an Employer for Unpaid Wages in Türkiye? Yes. A foreign employee who works in Türkiye and does not receive the salary owed by the employer can generally pursue the unpaid wages through Turkish employment-law remedies. Foreign nationality does not give an employer the right to withhold salary. A foreign worker […]
What Penalties Apply to a Foreigner Working in Türkiye Without a Work Permit? Foreign nationals who wish to work in Türkiye generally need a valid work permit or work permit exemption before starting work. One of the most common immigration mistakes made by foreigners is assuming that having a valid: automatically gives them the right […]
How Can a Foreigner Challenge an Administrative Detention Order in Türkiye? A foreign national who is taken to a Turkish Removal Centre (Geri Gönderme Merkezi) is not without legal remedies. Administrative detention can be challenged. It can also be reviewed repeatedly if the circumstances change. A foreigner does not necessarily have to remain in a […]