Name or Surname Change Case in Türkiye Opening Processes of Name Change Lawsuits / Author: Lawyer Cİhat BALTAŞ People who want to change their name or surname in Turkey can file a name change lawsuit at the Civil Courts of First Instance(Asliye Hukuk Mahkemesi) where their address is registered. If the address of the person
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What are Foreigner Marriage Procedures in Turkey 2025 Marriage Procedures for Foreign Persons / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ / Istanbul / 15.03.2025 In this article, we focus on the documents required for marriage procedures with foreign nationals and how to make foreign marriage procedures. In addition, we will try to explain the family residence permit
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Fiscal Residence in Turkey – Double Taxation Avoidance How to obtain a Fiscal Certificate of Residence for foreigners? / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ / Istanbul / 01.03.2025 If you are a taxpayer / fiscal resident in Turkey and you want to prove that you pay tax in other countries, then you can prove this by
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Diploma Equivalency Applications for Foreigners YÖK Diploma Equivalency Applications for Foreigners YÖK / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ / Istanbul Foreign or Turkish citizens who have a university, master’s degree and doctorate outside Turkey are required to apply for equivalence to YÖK (Higher Education Council) in order for their diplomas to be valid in Turkey. In
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There are two ways for foreigners to obtain a driving licence in Turkey. Foreigners can exchange their driving licence for a Turkish driving licence in Turkey or they can get a driving licence by attending a driving licence course like any Turkish citizen. Driving licences obtained from foreign countries can be used for 1 year for Turkish citizens and 6 months for foreign citizens from the date of entry into Turkey.
How can foreigners get a driving licence?
1- Changing foreign driving licence to Turkish driving licence
2- Obtaining a driving licence by going to a driving school. (Obtaining a driving licence by passing a driving test in Turkish or English)
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If you want to apply for a residence permit in Turkey and want to get detailed information, we have prepared a booklet that may be useful for you. In this booklet, we have briefly compiled for you what you should pay attention to for residence permit applications in Turkey, detailed explanations of residence permit application stages, how to prepare the documents required for residence permit and residence permit cost calculation.
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Student Residence Permit in Turkey Student residence permit Turkey / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ To obtain a student residence permit in Türkiye, the first requirement is to be enrolled in a university located in Türkiye. This enrollment can be completed while the student is still abroad or after arriving in Türkiye. Once the university registration
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Residence Permit Application Guide in Turkey Residence Permit Application Guide in Turkey / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ HOW DO I APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT? In this article, we will give you detailed information about applying for a residence permit in Turkey, how to apply for a residence permit (ikamet permit), what we need to pay attention
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Closed Areas for Residence and Adress in Turkey 2026 Closed Addresses for Foreigners / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ Areas closed to foreigners in Istanbul are now open 2026 ❗❗❗ IMPORTANT UPDATE !!!!According to information received from the Directorate of Migration Management, as of June 10, 2026, there are no restricted (closed) areas in Istanbul.Foreign nationals may apply
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How to get a residence permit in Turkey 2026 How to get a residence permit in Turkey / Author: Lawyer Cihat BALTAŞ / Istanbul / 31.10.2024 Turkey ikamet izni for foreigners, living in Turkey legally as a foreigner; If you want to get a residence permit in Turkey and do not know where to start,
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