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Immigration Lawyer in Istanbul Immigration Lawyer for Foreigners in Istanbul – Attorney Cihat BALTAŞ After starting your life in Türkiye, you may realize that residence permits, work permits, citizenship applications, address registration procedures, and other official processes are more complicated than you expected. In many cases, you may receive conflicting information from different institutions or […]

Can the Recognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Court Judgment Be Completed Without Filing a Lawsuit? (2026 Guide) Recognition of a Foreign Divorce Judgment in Turkey Without Court Proceedings – Attorney Cihat BALTAŞ – Istanbul If you were divorced abroad but are still recorded as married in Turkey, it is normally necessary to file a

Making a Rental Agreement via E-Devlet for Foreigners How to make a rental agreement via E-Devlet / Author: Attorney Cihat BALTAŞ According to the regulation introduced by the Ministry of Finance, individuals in Türkiye can now conclude rental agreements between themselves through e-devlet. We will address this issue specifically from the perspective of foreigners, as

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

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

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

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