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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 →BL-16Which Documents Require Notarised Translation?
Document types that require notarial certification, cases where sworn translation is enough, and the apostille chain.
Read the article →BL-17What to Do After Marrying a Foreign National
The order of steps after the marriage ceremony: civil registration, family residence permit, identity records and the route to citizenship.
Read the article →BL-18What Is a Liaison Office and How Is One Opened?
The limits on a liaison office's activities, the permit process, extensions, and how it differs from a branch office or a company.
Read the article →BL-19Health Insurance for Foreigners: Which Policy Is Valid for a Residence Permit?
The conditions for valid health insurance for a residence permit, the distinction with social security (SGK), and errors of date and coverage.
Read the article →BL-20What Happens After a Visa-Violation Fine Is Paid?
The restriction record after payment, re-entry, and the order of a new residence permit application.
Read the article →BL-21Where and How Are the Residence Permit Card Fee and Duty Paid?
The difference between the card fee and the duty, the payment channels, the place of the receipt in the file and the payment mistakes made most often.
Read the article →BL-22Can a Foreign National With a Visa Breach Marry in Türkiye?
The marriage and the residence permit are two separate processes: one may be possible while the other meets a serious obstacle.
Read the article →BL-23Where Is a Certificate of Single Status Obtained and How Is It Translated?
The authority the document is obtained from, its period of validity, sworn translation and the distinction between apostille and consular certification.
Read the article →BL-24How Is a Company With a Foreign Shareholder Set Up, Step by Step?
The order of formation, the foreign shareholder's documents, the translation and apostille chain, and the work permit after formation.
Read the article →BL-25Where Is the Health Report for Marriage to a Foreign National Obtained?
Where the report is obtained, what it covers, how long it is valid and the full document list for the marriage file.
Read the article →BL-26Vehicle Registration, Signature Circular, Activity Certificate: Translating Commercial Documents
Which company documents require notarial certification, terminology consistency and the apostille chain.
Read the article →BL-27What to Watch For in Contract and Power of Attorney Translation
Conveying the scope of authority exactly, consistency of terms, notarial certification and confidentiality.
Read the article →BL-28Title Deed Transfer to a Foreign Buyer: Is an Interpreter Required at the Land Registry?
The documents required for the transfer, the interpreter requirement, passport translation and the order of the appointment.
Read the article →BL-29Which Visa Should I Apply For? Visa Types and Choosing One
Visa types, the order of application, the difference between a visa and a residence permit, and the consequences of choosing the wrong type.
Read the article →BL-30Discharge Summaries, Tests, Reports: How Medical Translation Is Prepared
The documents required in treatment and insurance files, terminological accuracy, notarial certification and confidentiality.
Read the article →BL-31Have the Neighbourhoods Closed to Foreigners Been Reopened? What to Check Before Registering an Address
What the official announcements say, the difference between protection status and a residence permit, and the check to make before signing a lease.
Read the article →BL-32e-Apostille: Which Documents Can Be Issued Digitally and Which Still Need Paper?
The scope of the digital apostille, the cases where a paper apostille and consular certification are still required, verification, and the order in which translation comes.
Read the article →BL-33The Blue Card: Are You Treated as a Turkish Citizen, and Which Rights Fall Outside It?
The Blue Card under Article 28 of Act No. 5901: who can obtain one, how it differs from citizenship, and the rights that are excepted.
Read the article →BL-34New MASAK Conditions for Remote Bank Account Opening by Foreign Nationals
The chip passport condition, the video call and three-month address confirmation — without confirmation, no money leaves the account.
Read the article →BL-35Has the Five Turkish Employee Rule for Work Permits Been Lifted?
The rule is in force; what has changed are the exemptions. In-country applications now offer a new facility for up to three foreign nationals.
Read the article →BL-36Is There a 200 Thousand Dollar Condition for a Residence Permit via Property?
The condition stated in the official source, the figure in circulation, and how to obtain written confirmation before buying.
Read the article →BL-37Turkish Citizenship Interview: What Is Asked and How to Prepare?
The four areas the commission assesses, the questions asked on the marriage route and four steps that help you prepare.
Read the article →BL-38Where Is My Citizenship Application? Following the Process End to End
Five stages, what the status screen actually tells you, the real reasons the process drags on and what to do while you wait.
Read the article →BL-39The Costs of a Turkish Citizenship Application: Which Items Are There?
Four groups of costs, which are paid per person and which per document, and three typical mistakes that inflate the total.
Read the article →BL-40Turkish Citizenship Through Marriage: The Three-Year Condition and the Process
What each of the three conditions means, how the spouses are heard at the commission interview, and the cases where the marriage comes to an end.
Read the article →BL-41How Are the Five Years of Residence for Turkish Citizenship Calculated?
The twelve-month rule, the types of residence permit that count and those that do not, and the situations that break continuity.
Read the article →BL-42Who Can Acquire Turkish Citizenship by the Exceptional Route?
Four categories, residence not being required, the Presidential decision and the three-year holding condition on the investment route.
Read the article →BL-43What Is the Turkuaz Kart, Who Can Get One and What Does It Change?
The application categories, the three-year transition period, the 180-day rule for becoming permanent, and the link with citizenship.
Read the article →BL-44Work Permit Extension Application: Timing and Durations
The sixty-day application window, the one-two-three year tiers, a change of employer and the right to work while the application is pending.
Read the article →BL-45Who Can Get a Family Residence Permit and What Are the Conditions?
The sponsor's five conditions, the two-stage income calculation, the three-year term and the routes that open up when the family unit ends.
Read the article →BL-46Residence Permit Extension Application: Window and Documents
The application window, the ten-day tolerance, the right to stay with the application certificate, and the limits according to the type of permit.
Read the article →BL-47Long-Term Residence Permit: How Are the Eight Years Calculated?
Five conditions, the student permit counting as half, four exceptions on rights, and the relationship with the citizenship calculation.
Read the article →BL-48Foreign Identity Number: Who Gets One and Where Is It Used?
Who the number is given to, the ninety-day condition that has been removed, its relationship with the tax number, and the option for those without one.
Read the article →BL-49Turkish Citizenship Application Forms: Which Form for Which Route
The form numbers for the general, exceptional, marriage, reacquisition and adoption routes; the application authority and the rule of applying in person.
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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You can reach us on weekdays between 09:00 and 18:00. The first consultation is free of charge; the fee and the timeline are set out in writing at that meeting.