When relocating to Turkey, knowing all the necessary information about the immigration process is essential. Our expert guides outline everything you need to know about visas and immigration in Turkey, from getting a residence and work permit to applying for citizenship.
A Residence Permit allows an individual to stay in Turkey for an extended time, usually for work, study, or settlement purposes. The permit is generally valid for six months and is issued by the Turkish government. Receiving a residence permit in Turkey allows you to do many of the same...
Turkey is a popular tourist destination for people around the world, but what many people don't know is that it's also a great place to live permanently. So, what are the things you can do when you want to live permanently in Turkey? How to Get a Long-Term Residence Permit...
Foreign nationals can acquire a residence permit and eventually Portuguese citizenship with the Portugal D7 visa, which is a residency visa. It is suitable for people who want to go to the country and have the resources to support themselves through passive or recurrent income (without relying on salaried income)...
If your residence permit is lost or stolen, you must immediately notify the police and file a report. Then go to the immigration office with a copy of the police report. You will not require an appointment. Bring the following items to the immigration office: * A copy of the police...
Foreigners in Turkey are issued over one million residence permit cards, or Ikamet, each year. You can live and work in the country with these cards. Turkey issues one-year residence permits as well as long-term permits that do not need to be renewed. Any residence permit application can be submitted...
In our previous blogs, we touched on many topics surrounding financial matters in Turkey, including how to acquire a home or real estate in Turkey, how to open a bank account and get a credit card in Turkey as a foreigner, as well as how to open a blocked bank...
As you may already be aware, detailed travel itineraries or travel plans were recently made mandatory for first-time residency applications in Turkey. In addition, on rare occasions when you want to renew your residence permit—depending on the region you live in in Turkey—you may also be asked to...
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu made some important announcements at a recent press briefing addressing “migration” at the Immigration Administration (GİGM) Conference Hall in Ankara on June 11. Among the most pressing issues the minister touched on were address registration practices, residence permits, and illegal migrants. On July 1, a New...
The Turkish government made the announcement that it would be changing the minimum financial value of real estate investments that make foreign nationals eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship with the publication of resolution number 5554 in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey on Friday, May 13, 2022....
