Immigration, work permits
and citizenship guides.
Practical knowledge drawn from our 22 years of sector experience — regulatory updates and process narratives. Every file is different; for a clear roadmap, request a free initial consultation.
Education Rights of Foreign Children
Education rights of foreign children in Türkiye: free state school registration, how the residence permit relates to the age-18 threshold, foreign student admission to university (YÖS) and the importance of the MEB equivalency certificate for the high school diploma.
Living in Türkiye for Foreign Retirees
Living and residence in Türkiye for foreign retirees: whether Türkiye has a retirement visa, the income/pension requirement, the health insurance exemption for those over 65, residence via real estate, long-term residence and citizenship.
Guide to Türkiye for Ukrainian Citizens
For Ukrainian citizens — residence, work and citizenship in Türkiye: visa-free entry period, how temporary protection in Türkiye differs from the EU regime, residence permit routes, work permit and citizenship options.
Guide to Türkiye for Iranian Citizens
For Iranian citizens — investment, residence and citizenship in Türkiye: visa-free stay period, the most common residence routes, citizenship through real-estate investment, company formation with a work permit and the closed-neighbourhood warning.
Work Permit for Foreign Students
Work permit for foreign students in Türkiye: can a student work, the first-year rule in associate and bachelor's degrees, the master's/doctorate difference, the weekly hour limit, the mandatory-internship exemption, and the risk of working without a permit to the student residence permit.
Guide to Türkiye for Russian Citizens
For Russian citizens — residence, work and citizenship in Türkiye: visa-free stay period, the most common residence permit routes, the closed-neighbourhood trap, citizenship by investment and the work permit process.
Tax Number for Foreigners: How to Get It
How does a foreigner get a tax number? The potential tax identification number: online and in-person application, cost, required documents, and the use of the ID number starting with 99 as a tax number for residence-permit holders.
Turkic-Origin Work: What Did Decree No. 10476 (2025) Change?
What did Presidential Decree No. 10476 of 10 October 2025 change in the regulation under Law No. 2527? The framework of work for Turkic-origin foreigners: new conditions, the determination of scope and the process — a factual guide.
Work Permit Fees 2026: Official Charges and Costs
Foreign work permit fees for 2026: official charge amounts for fixed-term, indefinite and independent permits, the valuable-paper (card) fee, non-charge process costs and who makes the payment.
Blue Card: A Bridge Status for Former Turkish Citizens
What is the Blue Card, who can obtain it, and what rights does it provide? Frequently confused points on citizenship, military service and real estate.
Foreigner ID Number: What It Is For, How It Is Obtained
What is the foreigner ID number (the number starting with 99), who receives it, when is it needed? Differences from the T.C. number and confused topics.
Turkish Citizenship by Marriage: The Serious Process Behind the 3 Years
Turkish citizenship through marriage: notes on the 3-year requirement, joint family life and the rigorous workings of the process. 22 years of experience.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: 5 Paths and the Hidden File Burden
Turkish citizenship by investment: 5 investment paths, AML compliance, valuation process and common misconceptions. 22 years of file experience.
Work Permit Types: Fixed-Term, Indefinite, Independent, Turquoise Card
Work permit types for foreigners in Türkiye: fixed-term, indefinite, independent and the Turquoise Card. The profile and difficulty of choosing for each.
Residence Permit Renewal: Timing, Risks and Common Mistakes
Residence permit renewal — timing, risks of being late, rejection scenarios, and what to watch out for during status transitions. 22 years of file experience.
Document Forgery: An Invisible Trap In and Outside the Sector
Fake-identity and passport traps for foreigners, the consequences of forgery, and how to distinguish a trustworthy consultant. 22 years of ethical experience.
Family Residence Permit: The Hidden Details of Reunification
The scope of the family residence permit, the sponsor concept, common misconceptions and problem areas. 22 years of family-file experience.
5 Paths to Turkish Citizenship: Which One Suits You?
The basic framework of acquiring Turkish citizenship by birth, marriage, investment and exceptional paths. Who each path is open for and common miscalculations.
Residence Permit Types: The Cost of a Wrong Choice
The six different residence permit types in Türkiye, which type is open to whom, and the consequences of a wrong choice. 22 years of file experience.
Turkish Ancestry Certificate: A Status Beyond Being a Foreigner
Turkish ancestry status, the rights it provides, the basic logic of obtaining the certificate, and common misconceptions. 22 years of ancestry-file experience.
Foreign Work Permit Application: Process and What to Know
The stages of a foreign work permit application, employer suitability criteria, and frequently encountered obstacles. 22 years of sector experience.
Work Permit Rejected: What Does a Rejection Decision Actually Say?
The background of rejected work permit files, the visible and hidden reasons, and why fast reapplication is a trap. Notes from our 22 years of file experience.