What to Do If You Are Detained or Arrested in Turkey as a Foreigner Being detained or arrested in a foreign country can be frightening, especially if you do not know the language or the legal system. In Turkey, however, foreigners are protected by the same basic procedural rights as Turkish citizens under the Constitution […]
Losing your passport or having your bag stolen in a foreign country is stressful enough; when it happens in Turkey, it also creates concrete legal and practical problems: you may not be able to leave the country, check into some hotels, or continue your onward journey. This guide explains, in clear legal terms, what foreigners […]