1. Residence Permit in Turkey: Right to Stay vs. Actual Use A Turkish residence permit (oturma izni) gives a foreigner the legal right to stay in Turkey for a certain period and under certain conditions (touristic, family, student, long-term, etc.). However, this right is not unlimited or unconditional: This is where the 6-month rule and […]
1. Introduction: Same Residence Permit, Different Routes Foreigners who wish to stay in Türkiye beyond their visa or visa-exempt period, or for more than 90 days within any 180-day period, must obtain a residence permit. The legal status you gain at the end of the process is always the same: a residence card issued by […]
1. Introduction Over the last decade, Turkey has become home to one of the world’s largest populations of people who fled war, persecution and instability. A significant part of this population lives in the country under a special status known as temporary protection. Many of these people are young, able to work and willing to […]
1. Overview: Why Visa Overstay in Turkey Is Not a “Small Problem” Turkey attracts millions of visitors every year for tourism, business, education and long-term residence. Precisely because travel to Turkey has become so frequent and convenient, many foreigners underestimate the consequences of overstaying a visa, a visa-exempt period or a residence permit. Under Turkish […]
When a foreign creditor starts court or enforcement proceedings in Turkey, it is common for the Turkish debtor to respond with a jurisdiction objection such as: “Turkish courts are not competent, our contract sends disputes to a foreign court / mediation / arbitration.” This does not automatically kill your case, but it changes the strategy. […]
Many foreign businesspeople assume that sending goods to Turkey “informally” – without declaring them to customs or paying import duties – is simply a tax risk. Under Turkish law, however, this behaviour can constitute smuggling, a serious criminal offence with prison sentences, heavy fines and confiscation of goods and vehicles. This short guide explains, in […]
1. Introduction In recent years, the global shift toward remote working and freelance engagement has transformed labor markets worldwide. Turkey, strategically positioned between Europe and Asia, has become an attractive destination for remote professionals and digital nomads. Foreign individuals are increasingly choosing to live and work from Turkey while performing services for clients abroad. However, […]
1. Concept and Legal Nature of International Arbitration 1.1 What is arbitration? Arbitration is a private dispute resolution mechanism in which parties agree to submit current or future disputes to one or more independent arbitrators instead of state courts. The arbitrators examine the facts and the law, conduct hearings and ultimately render a binding decision […]