Turkey: Immigration

This article examines the interaction between Turkish residence permission and work authorisation for foreign nationals and employers. It considers permit categories, application routes, employer requirements, professional restrictions, extensions, refusals and the consequences of non-compliance.

Foreign investors applying for Turkish citizenship often ask whether they can keep their existing name or take a Turkish name on becoming a Turkish citizen. Both options are available. An applicant may retain the existing foreign name, subject to the Turkish registration rules, or take a Turkish name and surname during the citizenship process.

This article examines the relationship between acquiring residential property in Türkiye and applying for residence permission on that basis. It considers the legal category, the characteristics and intended use of the property, supporting documents, valuation and administrative requirements, family circumstances, renewals and adverse decisions. The discussion distinguishes the validity of a purchase from the eligibility of the subsequent residence application. The analysis therefore places immigration review within pre-acquisition due diligence.