Residence and Work Permit
Residence and work permit acquisition in Alanya, appeals of denial decisions, and legal process management. Your solution partner in finding a foreigners attorney.
Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar and Kargıcak are open to foreign residents again. Find out everything you need to know about buying property in Alanya, the title deed process, the USD 200,000 residence permit threshold and the citizenship route.
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.
As of 2026, Turkey’s residence permit and citizenship processes are subject to rigorous scrutiny — covering both financial thresholds and regional restrictions. In high-demand areas like Alanya, simply buying a property in the wrong neighbourhood can mean your investment never translates into a residence permit. Whether you’re a foreign investor or working with a legal adviser, keeping up with the latest rules is essential.
If the property you rent in Alanya is sold, your tenancy agreement does not end automatically. Under the Turkish Code of Obligations (TBK), the new owner steps into the existing contract and cannot evict you immediately, raise the rent arbitrarily or ignore your deposit. Foreign tenants should also be aware of residence permit, translation and formal notice requirements.