Fiscal Residence in Turkey

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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

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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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Driving Licence for Foreigners

Residence Permit

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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How to Apply for a Residence Permit?

Residence Permit

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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Closed Addresses for Foreigners

Residence Permit

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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