How Can a Foreigner with an Entry Ban Return to Türkiye? A foreign national who has been banned from entering Türkiye may believe that there is only one possible solution: wait until the entry ban expires. That is not always correct. Turkish immigration law provides several mechanisms through which a foreigner may potentially return to […]
What Does an Entry Ban Against a Foreigner in Türkiye Mean and How Can It Be Removed? A foreign national who previously lived, worked, studied, invested or travelled in Türkiye may suddenly discover that they are no longer allowed to enter the country. This may happen: “There is an entry ban against you.” For many […]
Can a Foreigner Who Is Subject to an Arrest Warrant in Türkiye Be Deported? Yes, a foreign national who is subject to an arrest warrant in Türkiye can potentially also become subject to deportation proceedings. However, an arrest warrant and a deportation order are two completely different legal measures. This distinction is essential. An arrest […]
Does a Criminal Case in Türkiye Affect a Foreigner’s Residence Permit? A foreign national living legally in Türkiye may suddenly become involved in a criminal investigation. The foreigner may be: One of the first questions is often not about the criminal punishment itself. Instead, the foreigner asks: “Will I lose my Turkish residence permit?” This […]
What Are the Rights of a Foreigner Detained by the Police in Türkiye? Being stopped, arrested or detained by the police in a foreign country can be extremely stressful. A foreign national in Türkiye may not speak Turkish, may not understand why the police are taking them to a police station and may not know […]
How Can a Foreigner File a Criminal Complaint in Türkiye After Being Defrauded? A foreign national can file a criminal complaint in Türkiye if they become the victim of fraud. Turkish criminal law does not reserve fraud protection only for Turkish citizens. A tourist, foreign investor, expatriate, international student, foreign company representative, property purchaser or […]
How Can a Foreigner Recover Money Lent to a Person in Türkiye Who Refuses to Repay? A foreign national lends money to a friend, business partner, romantic partner, relative or another person living in Türkiye. The transaction may initially appear simple. The borrower says: “I need EUR 50,000 for a few months. I will repay […]
What Can a Foreigner Do If Their Bank Account in Türkiye Is Subject to Enforcement Attachment? A foreign national living, investing, working or doing business in Türkiye may suddenly discover that money in a Turkish bank account is unavailable. The person may try to make a transfer and receive a warning. The bank may say: […]
Can a Foreigner’s Bank Account Be Blocked in Türkiye and How Can the Block Be Removed? Yes. A foreign national’s bank account in Türkiye can be blocked, restricted, attached, frozen or made temporarily unavailable under several different legal mechanisms. However, the expression “my bank account is blocked” is not itself a legal diagnosis. Two foreign […]
What Rights Does a Foreigner Have If Misled by a Real Estate Agent in Türkiye? Foreigners purchasing or renting property in Türkiye often rely heavily on real estate agents. This is understandable. A foreign buyer may not speak Turkish, may not understand the Turkish Land Registry system, may be unfamiliar with zoning regulations, may not […]