“I Received a Deportation Order in Turkey – What Should I Do?”Information for Foreigners under Law No. 6458 Receiving a deportation (removal) order in Turkey is serious, but it is not the end of the road. Turkish law gives you very strict deadlines and important protections. Understanding the 7-day appeal period, the rules on administrative […]
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 […]
In recent years, foreigners in Turkey have seen a sharp increase in residence permit (ikamet) rejections – especially for touristic and short-term permits. Wrong permit type, incomplete documents, late extension, and “insufficient income” are among the most common reasons. If your residence permit has been refused, don’t panic – but do act quickly and strategically. […]
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 […]