Immıgration Law is a branch of international law that regulates the rights and obligations of foreigners in a country, their entry, residence and work permits, deportation procedures, citizenship issues and the legal status of foreigners. Immıgration law in Turkey is shaped by both national legislation and international agreements.
Scope of Foreigners Law
Foreigners' law covers the following main topics:
Entry and Residence Procedures of Foreigners in Turkey:
Foreigners are required to obtain a visa to enter Turkey. Visa types (tourist, commercial, student, work, etc.) vary according to the purpose.
Residence permits allow foreigners to stay in Turkey for a certain period of time. There are types such as short-term residence, family residence, student residence and long-term residence.
Work Permits:
Foreigners are required to obtain a work permit in order to work in Turkey. Work permits are issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
Foreigners must meet certain conditions in order to obtain a work permit (e.g. qualified labor force, investment, etc.).
Citizenship Law:
The process of acquisition of Turkish citizenship by foreigners covers issues such as citizenship by birth, citizenship by marriage and exceptional citizenship.
Transition to Turkish citizenship is based on a presidential decree or an assessment by the competent authorities.
Deportation Procedures:
Foreigners may be deported if they lose their right to be in Turkey legally. Deportation decisions are issued by the Directorate General of Migration Management.
Deportation decisions can be appealed to the judiciary.
International Protection and Refugee Law:
Turkey is a party to the 1951 Geneva Convention and has legislation regulating the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
Temporary protection status, international protection applications and refugee status determination procedures are evaluated within this scope.
Right of Foreigners to Acquire Property:
The purchase of real estate by foreigners in Turkey is subject to certain conditions. Foreigners can acquire real estate like Turkish citizens, but there are some limitations (for example, real estate cannot be acquired in military restricted areas).
Family Law Rights of Foreigners:
Turkish law and international law rules apply to foreigners' family law issues such as marriage, divorce, custody and alimony.
If foreigners marry Turkish citizens, the legal consequences of the marriage are governed by the Turkish Civil Code.
Since immigration law is a complex and dynamic field, it is of great importance to get support from a specialized law firm in order to protect the rights of foreigners and to manage the legal processes correctly. As Bulut Law Office, we provide effective and reliable legal advice to our clients with our experienced lawyers in the field of immigration law.
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