Foreigners and Citizenship Law
Our law firm provides comprehensive legal consultancy and representation services in the fields of immigration and citizenship law. We manage the application processes and administrative follow-ups on behalf of foreign nationals who wish to reside in Turkey or acquire Turkish citizenship through investment.
Some of the services we provide in this area include:
• Management of Turkish citizenship applications:
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General applications under Law No. 5901 on Turkish Citizenship
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Preparation of exceptional citizenship applications based on real estate purchases worth at least USD 400,000; coordination with land registry and population directorates
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Verification of uninterrupted residence requirement prior to citizenship; handling correspondence with immigration offices
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Coordination of banking, valuation expert, and notary procedures
• Residence permit applications and renewals:
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Short-term residence permits (e.g., for real estate owners)
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Family, student, and long-term residence permits
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Appointment scheduling, documentation, assistance with procedures before the Immigration Authority and use of e-systems
• Work permit applications and monitoring:
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Preparation of documents for companies wishing to employ foreign personnel
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Submitting applications via the e-permit system and tracking renewal procedures
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Execution of special procedures for legal entities falling under Foreign Direct Investment rules
• Real estate acquisition and property transfer procedures for foreigners:
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Title deed applications and legal review of acquisition restrictions applicable to foreigners
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Coordination of property valuation reports for citizenship purposes in cooperation with SPK-licensed experts
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Drafting of preliminary sales agreements, notarization, and title transfer procedures
Our firm supports its clients not only in documentation and filing but also in strategic advisory, coordination with public institutions, interpreter support, and operational follow-up throughout the entire process.
