Articles & Decisions
Explore our expert articles and concise Supreme Court decision summaries below.
How Turkey’s New Home-Services Regulation Impacts Residence Permits for Foreigners
On June 1, 2025, Turkey’s Ministry of Interior updated Home-Services rules…
Guide to Buying Property in Istanbul for Foreign Nationals
Acquiring real estate in Istanbul as a non-resident requires…
Step-by-Step Legal Guide to Forming a Company in Istanbul
Everything you need to know to establish an LLC or JSC in Istanbul: process, documents, taxes.
Essential Legal Steps for Foreign Nationals Relocating to Turkey
Five critical steps every foreign national must take to secure their residency in Turkey.
Guide to Turkish Citizenship by Investment for Foreign Nationals
Discover investment pathways, eligibility, and application steps to fast-track Turkish citizenship.
Guide to Turkey’s Digital Nomad Residence Permit for Remote Workers
Everything remote workers need to know to obtain a digital nomad residence permit in Turkey.
Work Permit in Turkey: Legal Pathways for Foreign Professionals (2025)
A comprehensive legal guide for foreign nationals seeking work permits in Turkey, including eligibility, documents, and steps.
Residence Permit in Turkey for Iranian Citizens: 2025 Legal Guide
Iranian nationals are among the top applicants for residence permits in Turkey. Learn the latest 2025 requirements, risks, and legal tips.
Council of State 10th Chamber, E.2021/4351, K.2023/8211: Work Permit Pre-approval Decision
In its December 15, 2024 ruling, the 10th Chamber held that foreign nationals engaged in professional services may be granted a preliminary permit for up to one year, pending completion of academic and professional qualification procedures. (Law No. 4817 on Work Permits for Foreigners)
Council of State 13th Chamber, E.2021/6789, K.2023/9123: Temporary Protection Assistance Decision
On March 10, 2025, the 13th Chamber ruled that social assistance payments to foreigners under temporary protection status must continue uninterrupted from the date of application and cannot be suspended pending further review.
Council of State General Assembly, E.2019/1122, K.2020/3344: Residence Permit Renewal Periods Decision
On July 2, 2020, the General Assembly of the Administrative Litigation Chambers held that the application window for renewing a residence permit should be calculated from the date of postal/courier delivery of the application—not from the permit’s expiration date.