Many foreigners come to Türkiye as “digital nomads” or seasonal workers in tourism, bars, restaurants or photography and assume that a tourist visa or short-term residence permit is enough. Under Turkish law, however, almost every kind of gainful activity carried out in Türkiye requires a valid work permit or a specific statutory exemption. The main […]
Foreign nationals planning to come to Türkiye – whether as tourists, students, employees or long-term residents – should be aware that health insurance is not just a practical need, but often a legal requirement. The type of insurance required, and whether it must be taken out from a Turkish insurer, depends on the purpose and […]