Address Registration in Istanbul: Which Migration Office is in Charge of Which District?
Foreigners are no longer able to register their addresses with NUFUS offices in Istanbul. Migration Management now handles these operations.
Government & Law
Understanding the legal and governmental systems of an expat living in Turkey can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together some expert guides to help you know the government and law in Turkey, including information on everything from the political system to LGBT+ rights.
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What to Do When Your Residence Permit Application Is Rejected in Turkey
How to appeal and what to do if your permit has expired. Hire a skilled lawyer to preserve your rights.
Turkey Reintroduces Tourist Declaration Forms and Fingerprint Collection for Some Nationalities
Certain nationalities, primarily those from non-OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, will be required to submit tourist declaration forms and their fingerprints will be collected by migration officials upon their entrance to Turkey, according to the latest update from the migration department. The Turkish Directorate General of Migration...
25% Rule: Certain Neighborhoods, Provinces Restricted to Foreigner Settlement in Turkey
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...
What Questions Will You Be Asked When Requesting a Residency Permit for Tourism Purposes
For those of you who want to stay longer than 90 days, would you like a residence permit for tourism? These are not new questions or policies but current regulations and knowing these questions in advance will help you be prepared and understand what this means. These questions are being...
Turkey Updates Requirements for Foreigners’ Residence Permit Applications
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...
What Is a Taahhütname
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. The contents of a...
Consequences of Overstaying on a Turkish Visa
Staying past the expected departure date under the terms of your Turkish visa can carry serious consequences. Foreigners Who Violate the Right to Legal Stay Prohibition of entry, which is applied to the foreigners who violate the right to legal stay in our country; violating their visa, visa exemption, residence...
How to File a Complaint in Turkey as a Foreigner Resident
Suppose you want to know how to lodge a formal complaint in Turkey for purchases as consumers, your bank, or tour operator. How to file a lawsuit for all related matters, keep on reading. Filing a Complaint as a Consumer As a foreigner, you have the same consumer protection rights...