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As Turkey becomes an ever-attractive country for expats and immigrants, it is easy to see that certain areas in the country are disproportionately favored by foreigners. With such areas at the risk of becoming overpopulated, the Turkish migration department has been reminding foreign residents of the 25% rule. What Is...
Prepare for your Turkey residency permit interview with our guide to common questions and tips for a smooth application process.
In our previous articles, we touched upon many questions relating to working in Turkey as a foreign national. From the basics of searching for a job and statutory employee rights to the professions foreigners are not allowed to have, we gave insight into the working climate in Turkey. This week,...
Throughout your residence permit application in Turkey, you may come across certain obstacles which may require you to go back and forth between several government offices and make you lose precious time. With regulations changing often and new requirements being added to set a nationwide standard for Turkish residence permit...
As you may already know, if you are a foreign national and want to stay in Turkey for longer than your visa allows, then you must apply for a residence permit. There is a list of documents the Turkish government asks you to provide for your residence permit appointment with...
Turkish labor law does not distinguish between "blue-collar" and "white-collar" workers. The same general employment laws govern both categories.
Everyone you meet will likely utter one word when one thinks of beer in Turkey: Efes. Named after the ancient city of Ephesus and brewed in Izmir, the brand owns 84% of the market, which makes it the most popular beer brand in Turkey. Although there are nowhere near as...
A taahhütname, which can best be translated as a letter of undertaking, is a legal document you may need in certain situations to prove your intent to do something to Turkish officials. The Arabic word "taahhüt" means declaration, undertaking, or commitment, and "name" translates to letter....
Settling into a new country and an entirely different routine can be challenging, making keeping fit and healthy - mentally and physically – more difficult than usual. However, you can do a few things to make this transition more manageable and help you relax while keeping as healthy as possible. Take...
