Legal guide for foreigners in Turkey
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Legal guide for foreigners in Turkey: all topics
Legal guide for foreigners in Turkey: this page collects the office's guides on Turkish citizenship, residence and work permits, entry bans and deportation, property purchases, company formation, banking, family law and court proceedings. Each guide sets out the legal basis, the documents needed, deadlines, common mistakes and official sources, and is updated when the law changes.
Turkish citizenship by investment
Residence permit in Turkey
Buying property in Turkey
Opening a bank account in Turkey
Family law for foreigners in Turkey
Litigation for foreigners in Turkey
- Litigation for foreigners in TurkeyOverview
- Criminal casesComplaints and defence
- Civil and commercial litigationMediation, lawsuit, enforcement
- Administrative casesSuing public authorities
- Power of attorney from abroadConsulate or apostille
- Legal deadline calculatorAppeal, objection and lawsuit deadlines
Frequently asked questions
Is the information in this guide up to date?
Pages are updated when the law changes and each page shows its last update date. Amounts and deadlines are checked against official sources.
Does the guide replace legal advice?
No. The guide gives general information; documents and deadlines in a specific case must be reviewed individually.
Which languages are consultations held in?
Consultations are held in Turkish, English, Arabic or Persian.
This guide is based on the official legislation of the Republic of Türkiye and was last updated on .
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice on a specific case. No particular outcome of any application or proceeding is promised.
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