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We cover the most frequently asked questions on residence, work permits, marriage, company formation and entry bans — with the legislative basis and what it means in practice.
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The most frequently asked topics, with their legislative basis
What Is the Visa Violation Penalty, and Where and How Is It Paid?
How the penalty is calculated, where it is paid and how it relates to an entry ban.
Read the article →BL-02Marriage to a Foreign National: Required Documents and Steps
Certificate of no impediment, apostille, sworn translation and the residence permit after the marriage ceremony.
Read the article →BL-03Liaison Office, Branch Office or Company: Which Suits You?
The three structures compared on commercial activity, tax and personnel.
Read the article →BL-04What Is an Entry-Ban Code, How Do You Find It Out and Can It Be Lifted?
What the codes mean, how to find out your record and the routes of appeal.
Read the article →BL-05Can Foreign Nationals Set Up a Company in Türkiye? The Process Step by Step
Every step from the potential tax number to registration and the work permit.
Read the article →BL-06Can Foreign Nationals Open a Bank Account in Türkiye?
Tax number, required documents, the address condition and opening by power of attorney.
Read the article →BL-07The Difference Between Notarised Translation and Sworn Translation
Which institution asks for which, and where does the apostille come in?
Read the article →BL-08What Is an Apostille, Which Documents Need It and Where Is It Obtained?
Which documents need it, where it is obtained, and before or after the translation?
Read the article →BL-09Why Are Work Permit Applications Refused? Grounds and Appeal
Employment ratio, salary and capital requirements, missing documents and the appeal route.
Read the article →BL-10Documents Required for a Turkish Citizenship Application and Translation Requirements
The document set, the apostille and translation chain, name spelling and common omissions.
Read the article →BL-11Where Do You Apply to Marry a Foreign National?
Where to apply, the certificate of capacity to marry, the medical report and the interpreter requirement at the marriage ceremony.
Read the article →BL-12What to Do If a Residence Permit Application Is Refused
Grounds for refusal, the litigation route, deadlines and the option of reapplying.
Read the article →BL-13Can Foreign Nationals Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Türkiye?
Sole proprietorship, limited and joint stock companies compared, and the effect on work permits.
Read the article →BL-14Challenging a Deportation Decision: Deadline, Route and Consequences
Notification of the decision, the seven-day appeal period and how the proceedings work.
Read the article →BL-15Residence Permits and Diploma Equivalence for Foreign Students
Conditions for a student residence permit, the right to work and the diploma equivalence process.
Read the article →These articles are for general information. Every file is assessed on its own circumstances; the current position should be confirmed before acting.
Visa Violation and Administrative Fine Consultancy — frequently asked questions
How much is the fine for a visa violation?
Administrative fine amounts are updated each year in line with the revaluation rate and vary according to the length of the violation. We calculate the current amount with you at the consultation, based on your entry and exit records.
If I pay the fine, will the entry ban be lifted?
Payment of the fine does not in itself remove the entry ban. The duration of the ban is subject to a separate assessment; the two matters should therefore be planned together before departure.
Can I apply for a residence permit while I am in violation?
Depending on the length and grounds of the violation, correcting status may be possible in some cases; in others it is necessary to leave the country first. The right route is determined by examining your stay history.
Will it be to my advantage if I leave of my own accord?
Bringing a violation to an end voluntarily and quickly is a factor that can be assessed favourably in practice. However, the decisive criterion remains the length of the violation.
Will my employer be fined?
Employers who employ a foreign national without a work permit are also subject to an administrative fine. It is therefore important for the employer too that staff status is monitored before a violation arises.
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