Immigration and Citizenship Law

Immigration and citizenship law is a technical and constantly evolving field that directly affects individuals’ rights to live, work, invest, and acquire citizenship in Turkey. Residence permits, work permits, deportation decisions, and citizenship applications can often become complex and difficult-to-predict processes due to the administration’s discretionary powers, legislative changes, and differences in practice.

Avrasya Law Office approaches immigration and citizenship law not merely as application preparation, but together with legal risk analysis, administrative process management, and judicial review dimensions. Our aim is to secure our foreign clients’ legal status in Turkey and provide effective protection against administrative acts.

What Do Our Immigration and Citizenship Law Services Cover?

Avrasya Law Office provides comprehensive support to foreign individuals and legal entities in all legal processes in Turkey.

Residence Permit Applications

The primary requirement to stay legally in Turkey is to obtain the appropriate residence permit..
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Within this scope;.
Short-term residence permit.
Family residence permit.
Student residence permit.
Long-term residence permit.
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applications are prepared lawfully and in full, and refusal risks are analyzed in advance.

Work Permit and Work Permit Exemption

As a rule, foreigners must obtain a work permit in order to work in Turkey..
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Work permit applications.
Work permit extension procedures.
Work permit exemption.
Consultancy for companies employing foreign personnel legal support is provided in these areas.

Objections to Administrative Fines

Administrative fines are often imposed unlawfully or disproportionately. Against such fines;

Exhaustion of administrative objection remedies,
Filing of annulment actions,
Requests for stay of execution are pursued to protect clients’ rights.

Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship

Turkish citizenship may be acquired through different routes, each subject to different conditions..
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Turkish citizenship by the general procedure.
Citizenship by exceptional procedure.
Citizenship by investment.
Citizenship by marriage.
applications are managed by taking into account legislation and administrative practice.

Deportation (Removal) Decisions and Objections

Deportation decisions are severe administrative acts that directly terminate foreigners’ legal status in Turkey..
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Objection to deportation decision.
Annulment action before the administrative court.
Requests for stay of execution.
Legal processes related to removal centers are carried out effectively and swiftly.

International Protection and Humanitarian Residence

International protection, temporary protection, and humanitarian residence applications require particular sensitivity.
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International protection applications.
Humanitarian residence permit.
Objections to residence permit refusals are handled within the legal framework.

Our Solutions in Immigration and Citizenship Law and the Benefits They Provide

Even a minor mistake made during immigration law procedures may lead to serious loss of rights and consequences that are difficult to remedy.

Our Legal Solutions

Case-specific legal assessment
Management of administrative application and objection processes
Advance analysis of refusal and deportation risks
Effective legal protection through judicial remedies

Benefits for Our Clients

Securing legal status
Uninterrupted residence and employment opportunities in Turkey
Legal protection against arbitrary administrative actions
Transparent and predictable management of the process

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey longer than the duration permitted by their visa or visa exemption must obtain a residence permit. Staying in Turkey without a valid residence permit may result in administrative fines, entry bans, and deportation (removal) procedures. A residence permit forms the legal basis of a foreigner’s status in Turkey.

The type of residence permit depends on the purpose of stay in Turkey. Short-term, family, student, long-term, and humanitarian residence permits are subject to different conditions. Applications filed under an incorrect permit type are frequently rejected. Therefore, legal assessment prior to application is essential.

Residence permit applications may be rejected due to incomplete documentation, lack of credibility of the stated purpose of stay, or reasons related to public order or public security. Previous violations, failure to meet address or income requirements may also lead to refusal. Administrative and judicial remedies are available against rejection decisions.

In the event of rejection, the grounds must be examined in detail. A new application may be filed after remedying deficiencies, or an annulment action may be brought before the administrative court. As the time limits are short, prompt action is required.

A work permit authorizes a foreigner to work in Turkey and, in most cases, replaces the residence permit. Working without a work permit is unlawful. The work permit process involves significant obligations for both the foreign employee and the employer.

Working without a work permit may result in administrative fines for both the foreign worker and the employer, closure of the workplace, and deportation decisions against the foreigner. Therefore, the work permit process must be conducted strictly within the legal framework.

Turkish citizenship may be acquired through;

General procedure
Exceptional procedure
Investment-based procedure
Marriage-based procedure
Each method has different conditions and evaluation criteria. Choosing an incorrect application route may lead to delays or rejection.

Citizenship by investment is possible upon making investments above certain thresholds. Options include real estate investment, bank deposits, and capital investments. Failure to comply with statutory requirements may result in rejection of the application.

The duration varies depending on the application type and the file’s status. Exceptional and investment-based applications generally conclude faster, whereas applications under the general procedure may take longer.

Yes. After reviewing the grounds for rejection and remedying deficiencies, a new application may be submitted. In some cases, judicial remedies against rejection decisions are also available.

A deportation decision is an administrative act ordering the foreigner’s removal from Turkey. It may be issued for reasons such as public order, public security, visa or residence violations. Deportation decisions may also affect re-entry into Turkey.

Yes. An annulment action may be filed before the administrative court, and a request for stay of execution may be submitted. Time limits are very short (generally 7 days). Therefore, immediate legal assistance is required.

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You may contact us at any time regarding your questions, consultation requests, or legal needs. We respond promptly via phone, email, or the contact form.

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+90 554 499 55 77 info@avrasyalaw.com

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What Do Our Immigration and Citizenship Law Services Cover?

Residence Permit Applications

Work Permit and Work Permit Exemption

Objections to Administrative Fines

Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship

Deportation (Removal) Decisions and Objections

International Protection and Humanitarian Residence

Our Solutions in Immigration and Citizenship Law and the Benefits They Provide

Our Legal Solutions

Case-specific legal assessment

Management of administrative application and objection processes

Advance analysis of refusal and deportation risks

Effective legal protection through judicial remedies

Benefits for Our Clients

Securing legal status

Uninterrupted residence and employment opportunities in Turkey

Legal protection against arbitrary administrative actions

Transparent and predictable management of the process

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What Do Our Immigration and Citizenship Law Services Cover?

Residence Permit Applications

Work Permit and Work Permit Exemption

Objections to Administrative Fines

Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship

Deportation (Removal) Decisions and Objections

International Protection and Humanitarian Residence

Our Solutions in Immigration and Citizenship Law and the Benefits They Provide

Our Legal Solutions

Case-specific legal assessment

Management of administrative application and objection processes

Advance analysis of refusal and deportation risks

Effective legal protection through judicial remedies

Benefits for Our Clients

Securing legal status

Uninterrupted residence and employment opportunities in Turkey

Legal protection against arbitrary administrative actions

Transparent and predictable management of the process

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