Immigration and Foreigners Law
Residence permits, citizenship, work permits, deportation, entry-ban codes and temporary protection.
The entry, stay and exit of foreigners in Türkiye is governed mainly by Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection (YUKK). Citizenship is governed by Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and work permits by International Labour Force Law No. 6735.
Main topics
- Short-term, family, student and long-term residence permits; challenges to refusals and cancellations
- Turkish citizenship applications by investment, marriage and other routes
- Work permit applications and disputes
- Court action against deportation and administrative detention decisions
- Entry-ban (restriction) codes
- Temporary and international protection procedures
The time limits to challenge deportation and administrative detention decisions are very short. Seek legal support without delay once the decision is notified.
Articles in this area
Immigration and Foreigners Law
Residence Permit Types for Foreigners and How to Challenge a Refusal
Which residence permits exist in Türkiye, how to apply, and what you can do after a refusal or cancellation.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez2 October 2026
Immigration and Foreigners Law
Deportation Orders and Judicial Review
When a deportation order may be issued against a foreigner and how to apply to the administrative court against it.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez28 August 2026
Immigration and Foreigners Law
Applying for Turkish Citizenship: General Route, Marriage and Challenging a Refusal
The conditions for foreigners to acquire Turkish citizenship by general naturalisation and by marriage, exceptional acquisition, and suing against a refusal.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez10 July 2026