Turkish Immigration Law Guide (2026) | Visas, Residence & Work Permits Why this guide matters Immigration planning in Türkiye is rarely just “filling out forms.” A single wrong permit type, missed renewal window, or inconsistent documentation can trigger refusal, overstay penalties, an entry ban, or a removal (deportation) process. The goal of this guide is […]
Mediation in Turkey: Mandatory Mediation, Procedure & Enforcement 1) Why mediation matters for individuals and businesses in Turkey Mediation is no longer a “nice-to-have” option in many disputes in Turkey—it is often the fastest path to a legally secure outcome and, in several categories, it is a mandatory step before filing a lawsuit. When used […]
1) The Regulatory Map: Who Oversees What? Turkish banking and finance regulation is not handled by a single authority. Different segments of the market are supervised by different regulators, and transactions may require coordination across several regimes. Key authorities you will commonly encounter In practice, a single project (for example, a fintech platform offering wallet […]
Turkish AI Law : A Practical Legal & Compliance Guide for Businesses Artificial intelligence is no longer an “innovation project” that sits inside an IT department. In Turkey, AI is increasingly used in banking and fintech, e-commerce and retail, HR and recruitment, health and life sciences, call centers, logistics, security, advertising, and content production. As […]
Why Drug Law Matters in Turkey “Drug law” in Turkey is not a narrow niche. It affects tourists and expats stopped at airports, students caught with small quantities, families facing urgent detention decisions, and companies dealing with employee misconduct or workplace investigations. Turkish criminal policy in this area is strict, and the legal consequences can […]
Why this matters (and why timing matters even more) When a medical outcome goes wrong, families often hear the same sentence: “It’s a complication.” Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it isn’t. The difference between an unavoidable medical risk and medical malpractice is not decided by assumptions or emotions—it is decided by records, medical standards, expert analysis, […]
Introduction: Why Turkish Citizenship Is a Strategic Move Acquiring Türkiye citizenship can be life-changing—whether your goal is long-term residence stability, family security, business expansion, or a second passport strategy. But the process is legal-technical: outcomes depend on how you apply (investment, marriage, residence, etc.), how your file is prepared, and whether your documents and declarations […]
1. Introduction In the globalized economy, cross-border secured transactions are increasingly common. Foreign lenders, financial institutions, and investors often seek to establish or enforce security interests — such as mortgages, pledges, or guarantees — over assets located in Turkey. However, the enforcement of foreign security interests (“foreign collateral rights”) in Turkey raises complex legal issues […]
Introduction In global maritime commerce, creditors frequently encounter challenges when enforcing claims against foreign-flagged vessels. Unlike domestic vessels, foreign-flagged ships operate under the jurisdiction of another state’s flag, which raises complex legal issues regarding jurisdiction, enforcement, and security for maritime claims. Ensuring that a claim is effectively secured, enforced, and satisfied requires a thorough grasp […]
1) Key Concepts You Must Know “Estate” (Tereke) The estate includes assets and debts. In Turkey, heirs generally step into the deceased’s legal position, meaning inheritance is not only “receiving property,” but also risk-managing liabilities. Immovable vs. Movable Assets This distinction matters greatly in cross-border cases: The Gatekeeper Document: Veraset İlamı (Certificate of Inheritance) Without […]