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Introduction It is valuable to familiarize oneself with the deportation rulings and entry restrictions of Turkey among foreign inhabitants, businesspersons, and tourists. In 2026, the Directorate General of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı) (GİB) issued more transparent schedules, stronger procedural safeguards, and renewed rules to further protect the rights of foreign nationals. This guide explains […]

Introduction Major amendments emerged in Turkish real estate law during 2026. Amendments, especially those of the Regulation on Real Estate Trade and the Electronic Ad Verification System (EİDS), are enacted with a focus on providing a higher degree of transparency within the real estate market, a deterrence towards price manipulations, and a safer zone for

Introduction Turkey, in 2026 took few regulatory changes which has affected foreigners desiring to get Turkish residency by property purchases. The government has made these updates to increase security, reduce fraud, and ensure transparency for both applicants and government agencies. If you are a foreign investor who is considering this path, I will explain here

Introduction Starting 2026 inheritance procedures in Turkey for foreigners have undergoes major updates with respect to detailed court rules, document requirements and tax timelines. You can only benefit from them in speeding the process and also avoiding high cost mistakes if you are living abroad or not but these authorities have some rules for providing

Introduction If you are a foreign investor planning to purchase real estate in Turkey in 2026, this guide will provide you with information on the latest legal updates, property restrictions, and all fees you need to include in your budget. Last Updated: 2026 Table of Contents 🎧 How to Buy Property in Turkey in 2026:

What Has Changed in 2026? — The Turkish High Court’s Major Decision The Turkish Court of Cassation (Yargıtay)’s 3rd Civil Chamber confirmed in July 2025 that WhatsApp messages could be accepted as evidence as long as the parties involved don’t specifically dispute or deny them. This is a significant change, particularly for foreign parties to

Introduction Having experienced a refusal of residence permit or visa in Turkey may be intimidating but not always an end of the road. Aliens in 2026 are still within their right to appeal such decisions within designated legal timelines. With this resource, created with Turkish government sources kept under advisement, you are taken step by

Introduction The Turkish Citizenship by Investment (CBI) remains one of the most attractive pathways to a second passport in 2026. Foreign individuals can acquire Turkish citizenship in exchange for investing in realty, securities, or job creation—without ever having to abandon parent citizenship. Although no new thresholds for investments are amended this year, there are new

Introduction For foreigners living in Turkey, getting a residence permit has become much simpler and quicker. Thanks to a recent regulation, you can now apply directly through a notary. You no longer need to go to the Immigration Office yourself — the notary checks your documents and submits them properly on your behalf. To make

Introduction On May 29, 2025, the “10th Judicature Package” amended Turkey’s Penal Code (Law No. 5237) with two key changes: Allowing certain serious crimes committed abroad to be tried in Turkey (Article 13) Immediate deportation of foreign convicts who complete sentences of two years or more (Article 59) Below, we’ll explain these changes and what