Immigration Law

Expert Legal Advisory for Residence Permits, Work Permits and Citizenship Procedures in Turkey and Abroad

International migration and settlement processes bring complex legal, administrative, and bureaucratic challenges for both individuals and companies. Residence permit applications, work permits, citizenship procedures, family reunification, and investor visas require experienced legal guidance due to each country's unique legislation and application procedures. Incorrect or incomplete applications can result in long waiting periods, rejection decisions, and legal problems.

Our experienced immigration law team provides comprehensive legal support to both foreign nationals wishing to settle in Turkey and Turkish nationals seeking residence and work permits abroad. Our expert team, proficient in both migration systems, accompanies you at every stage from pre-application consultancy to document preparation, appeal processes, and extension procedures.

Our focus is on ensuring our clients complete their migration and settlement processes in compliance with the law, quickly and securely, minimizing potential risks and securing their long-term legal status. Through our Schindhelm Alliance international network, we work in coordination with expert teams specialized in local immigration legislation across many countries.

Our Immigration Law Services

• Residence Permit Applications and Extensions – Complete support for residence permits in Turkey (short-term, family, student, humanitarian, work-related) and residence permits abroad, document preparation, application tracking, and extension procedures.
• Work Permits and Business Establishment Permits – Advisory for work permit applications for foreigners in Turkey, independent work permits, work permits related to company formation, and work visas abroad (EU Blue Card, highly skilled workers, business establishment visas).
• Investor Visa and Entrepreneur Residence – Legal support for investor visas abroad, entrepreneur residence permits, business plan preparation, capital proof, and application processes.
• Family Reunification and Spouse/Child Permits – Advisory for family reunification applications to Turkey or abroad, residence permits for spouses and children, residence rights through marriage, and related documentation processes.
• Student Visas and Academic Residence – Support for student visa applications abroad, language school student permits, residence permits for academics and researchers, post-graduation job-seeking visa processes.
• Citizenship Applications – Complete legal advisory for Turkish citizenship applications (through marriage, birth, exceptional cases), foreign citizenship (naturalization, dual citizenship), citizenship procedures in other countries, and required documentation.
• Blue Card (EU Blue Card) Applications – EU Blue Card applications in EU countries, determining required conditions for highly skilled workers, document preparation, and application tracking.
• Residence and Work Permit Appeals – Legal representation in administrative appeals and litigation processes against rejected applications, determination of legal violations, submission of additional documents, and requests for re-evaluation.
• Deportation and Entry Ban Cases – Appeals against deportation decisions, entry ban removal cases, administrative detention processes, and representation in situations requiring urgent legal intervention.
• Immigration Advisory Related to Company Formation – Coordination of residence permits and work permits for Turkish investors establishing companies abroad and foreign investors establishing companies in Turkey.
• Long-Term Residence and Permanent Residence – Advisory for long-term residence permit applications in Turkey and permanent residence permit applications abroad, determining required conditions and documentation processes.
• Dual Citizenship Advisory – Advisory for simultaneously holding Turkish and foreign citizenships, renunciation of citizenship, military service obligations, and other legal consequences.

Settlement in Turkey – Residence Services for Foreigners

Turkey is a preferred country for many foreign nationals due to business opportunities, education, family ties, or quality of life. For foreigners wishing to legally reside in Turkey, the correct choice of the residence permit type, complete preparation of documents, and compliance with Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migration procedures are of critical importance. Our law firm provides end-to-end legal support to foreigners wishing to settle in Turkey for applications for short-term residence, family residence, student residence, work-related residence, and long-term residence. We represent our clients in administrative and judicial applications against residence permit rejection and cancellation decisions.

Migration Abroad – Services for Turkish Nationals

Europe, Asia, and other regions offer Turkish nationals work, education, family reunification, and investment opportunities. Obtaining a residence permit abroad is particularly possible through work visas, EU Blue Card, investor visas, or family reunification. However, receiving expert advisory on the strict procedures, document requirements, and bureaucratic processes of each country's migration system significantly increases the chances of success. Our team supports Turkish nationals seeking residence and work permits abroad with pre-application eligibility assessment, document preparation, appointment coordination, and appeal processes in case of rejection. Through our Schindhelm Alliance network, we work in coordination with local expert lawyers in many countries and accompany you at all stages of the process.

Our Focus Areas – Essential Immigration Law Services

• Residence Permit Applications in Turkey and Abroad
• Work Permits and Business Establishment Visa Advisory
• Investor Visa and Entrepreneur Residence
• Family Reunification and Spouse/Child Permits
• Student Visas and Academic Residence
• Citizenship Applications (Turkey and Abroad)
• EU Blue Card and Visas for Highly Qualified Professionals
• Long-Term Residence and Permanent Residence
• Dual Citizenship Advisory
• Multi-Country Immigration Coordination through Schindhelm Alliance Network