Immigration and Residence Law
Foreigners law covers residence permits, work authorization, deportation, and Turkish citizenship acquisition. Alanya hosts one of Turkey’s largest foreign populations; investment-based citizenship and long-term residence permits constitute significant legal practice areas.
Turkey’s Court of Cassation has confirmed that QR-code printouts of a Belgian divorce judgment do not meet the certified-document requirement under Turkish private international law. Here is what documents you actually need, how the Apostille fits in, and when administrative registration can spare you a court case altogether.
Everything you need to know about on-duty notary public services in Alanya — weekend opening hours, all eight notary office addresses, and why having a lawyer by your side makes all the difference.
Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar and Kargıcak have reopened for residence permits. This guide covers buying property in Alanya as a foreign national, the title deed process, the USD 200,000 residence permit threshold, and Turkish citizenship requirements.
Buying property, applying for a residence permit or planning your estate in Alanya? Find out why working with a local Turkish lawyer is essential for foreign nationals — and what to watch out for at every stage.
Notary public fees in Turkey for 2026, how to grant a power of attorney to a lawyer, what documents you need, and what foreign nationals must know about sworn translators and the Apostille process.
Granting a power of attorney (PoA) to a lawyer in Turkey is a formal, notarised process subject to strict requirements in 2026 — whether you are in Turkey or abroad. This guide explains everything you need to know.
Employers in Turkey must hold a valid work permit for every foreign national they employ. Under Law No. 4817, hiring an undocumented foreign worker carries a fine of 81,683 TL per person in 2025, with double penalties for repeat violations — plus additional SGK liabilities.
Documents required to grant a power of attorney (PoA) to a lawyer in Turkey: visit a notary public with your ID. For divorce proceedings, bring two photos and state your spouse’s name. Companies need a signature circular. PoAs issued abroad require an Apostille.
Obtaining Turkish citizenship is one of the most significant legal steps you can take if you want to build a real, lasting connection with Turkey. Whether you qualify through naturalisation, investment, or by birthright, this guide explains who is eligible, how to apply, what rights you gain, and what the latest changes to Turkish nationality law mean for you.
If you obtained a divorce abroad, the judgment has no automatic effect in Turkey. You will need either recognition proceedings (to update civil records and allow remarriage) or full enforcement of foreign judgment proceedings (if the divorce order also covers alimony, child custody, or compensation). This article explains both routes, the required documents, and how Turkish law (MÖHUK, Law No. 5718) governs the process.