1. Introduction: When Graduation Creates a Status Problem Many foreign students come to Turkey with a clear plan: On paper, this looks simple. In practice, the transition from student residence to work permit in Turkey is one of the most delicate periods in a foreigner’s life. Small mistakes in timing, incomplete documents, or misinformation from […]
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 […]