Residence and Work Permits in Turkey

Legal support for foreign nationals in Turkey

Residence and Work Permits in Turkey

Foreign nationals who wish to live, work or conduct business in Turkey may require a residence or work permit depending on their circumstances.

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Foreign nationals who wish to live, work or conduct business in Turkey may require a residence or work permit depending on their circumstances.

Dedeoğlu Partner advises private clients, employees, entrepreneurs and companies on Turkish immigration procedures. We assess the requirements, prepare the necessary documentation and support applications before the competent authorities.

Advice and communication are available in English, German and Turkish.

Residence permits

  • Assessment of the appropriate residence-permit category
  • Preparation and review of application documents
  • Support with extensions and changes of status
  • Advice on property-based and family residence applications

Work permits

  • Assessment of employee and employer requirements
  • Preparation and coordination of work-permit applications
  • Support for company executives, shareholders and specialist staff
  • Advice on renewals and changes of employer

Company and authority procedures

We coordinate the required steps with the competent authorities and keep clients informed about documents, timing and procedural requirements.

Establishing or holding shares in a Turkish company does not automatically create a right to reside or work in Turkey. Corporate and immigration requirements must be assessed separately.

  • Review of company-related requirements
  • Correspondence with the competent authorities
  • Support with additional document requests
  • Legal review of negative decisions

Tell us whether you plan to live, work or conduct business in Turkey. We will assess which residence or work-permit route may be available.

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