What Compensation Rights Does a Foreigner Have After a Traffic Accident in Türkiye? A foreign national who suffers a traffic accident in Türkiye may be entitled to substantial compensation under Turkish law. The victim does not lose compensation rights merely because they: A foreign person injured in an accident in Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, İzmir, Bodrum, […]
How Can a Foreign Heir Take Over a House, Vehicle and Bank Accounts in Türkiye? A foreign national may become an heir to assets located in Türkiye even if the heir: The inherited estate may include: However, being legally entitled to inherit an asset and actually taking control of that asset are two different things. […]
How Is the Estate of a Foreigner Who Dies in Türkiye Distributed? When a foreign national dies while living in Türkiye—or dies abroad while owning assets in Türkiye—the inheritance process can involve more than one legal system. The deceased may have: The deceased may also leave: The first question in such a case is therefore […]
What Protection Measures Can a Foreigner Residing in Türkiye Request If They Experience Domestic Violence? A foreign national who experiences domestic violence in Türkiye can request immediate legal protection under Turkish law. The victim does not have to be a Turkish citizen. The victim does not necessarily have to wait until: Law No. 6284 on […]
Does a Foreigner Lose Their Residence Permit After Divorcing a Turkish Citizen? Not necessarily. A foreign national who obtained a family residence permit because of marriage to a Turkish citizen may lose the legal basis for that particular family residence permit when the marriage ends. However, divorce does not always mean that the foreign spouse […]
In Which Country Is Child Custody Decided After Divorce from a Foreign Spouse? When a marriage involves spouses from different countries, one of the most difficult questions after separation is not necessarily the divorce itself. It is: Which country has the authority to decide who will have custody of the child? Consider the following examples: […]
Can a Foreigner Residing in Türkiye File for Divorce Before Turkish Courts? Yes, in many circumstances a foreign national residing in Türkiye can file a divorce case before a Turkish court. It is also possible, depending on the circumstances, for two foreign spouses to obtain a divorce judgment from a Turkish court. Turkish citizenship is […]
Does Establishing a Company in Türkiye Automatically Give a Foreigner a Work Permit? No. Establishing a company in Türkiye does not automatically give a foreign founder, shareholder or investor the right to work in Türkiye. This is one of the most important distinctions for foreign entrepreneurs entering the Turkish market. Türkiye generally allows foreign investors […]
How Does Termination of Employment Affect a Foreign Worker’s Residence Permit or Work Permit in Türkiye? A foreign employee working legally in Türkiye may suddenly lose their job because of: For a Turkish citizen, job loss is primarily an employment-law issue. For a foreign national, however, termination can create two separate legal problems at the […]
Can a Foreign Worker Without a Work Permit Claim Severance Pay and Overtime in Türkiye? A foreign national who has worked in Türkiye without a valid work permit may assume that they have no employment rights. Employers sometimes encourage this belief. A foreign worker may be told: “You were working illegally, so you cannot sue […]