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Immigration, work permits
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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.

Family Residence

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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Regulations

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.

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Family Residence

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Residence Permit

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.

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Citizenship

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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Work Permit

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.

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