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ACQUISITION OF TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY FOREIGN INVESTORS

ACQUISITION OF TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY FOREIGN INVESTORS

As is known, one of the ways of acquiring Turkish citizenship through an administrative decision is the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by foreign investors under the title of “exceptional acquisition of Turkish citizenship.” This process is regulated under Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law. Individuals falling within the scope of this article must first obtain a certificate of conformity, then acquire a residence permit pursuant to Article 31/1-j of the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, and finally submit their citizenship application. In summary, the process for a foreign investor to acquire Turkish citizenship consists of three main stages...

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HUMANITARIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT AND INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

HUMANITARIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT AND INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

HUMANITARIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT A. What is a Humanitarian Residence Permit and Under What Circumstances Is It Granted?A "humanitarian residence permit" is the type of residence permit issued to individuals deemed necessary to remain in Turkey for humanitarian reasons. Article 46 and subsequent regulations of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection contain the basic rules on this matter. A humanitarian residence permit is a type of residence permit issued under the special conditions and under special circumstances specified in this article. It is an exceptional residence permit...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RESIDENCE PERMIT (RESIDENCY) WHAT IS A RESIDENCE PERMIT? A residence permit is an official document granted to foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey. Foreigners who intend to stay in the country beyond the duration allowed by their visa or visa exemption, or for more than ninety days, are required to apply for the type of residence permit they are eligible for through the e-Residence system. Those who complete their application must appear in person on the appointment date at the provincial/district immigration office in the city they wish to reside. Foreigners who fail to appear without a valid excuse are considered as if they have not applied at all. The authorities may request certain information or documents to verify a valid excuse. Applications for residence permit extensions are generally made using the same procedure...

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Residence Permit Extension Application

Residence Permit Extension Application

RESIDENCE PERMIT EXTENSION APPLICATION Foreign nationals who have previously applied for a residence permit and have been granted one must apply for a residence permit extension before the expiration date. Foreigners whose residence or work permits within Turkey are nearing their expiration date must apply for a residence permit extension no later than 60 days before the expiration date, and a few days before the expiration date...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RESIDENCE PERMIT 1. WHAT IS THE COST OF OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT? When obtaining a residence permit, you will encounter variable costs. First of all, the practices and fee groups that countries are subject to differ. While some countries are subject to both residence and visa fees, some countries are exempt from visa fees, and some countries are exempt from residence fees. On the other hand, if the foreigner does not have social security and needs to have private health insurance, there will be additional insurance costs. Insurance varies according to the age of the person...

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"Value Added Tax (VAT) Exemption for Foreign Nationals in Real Estate Acquisition"

VAT EXEMPTION As it is known, Value Added Tax, or simply VAT, is an expenditure tax that is paid by the deliverer of goods and services, but charged to the recipient. It varies from 1% to 18%. However, in some cases stipulated by the law, there may be an exemption from the VAT amount. In our article below, we will explain the VAT exemption that foreigners, who are among the VAT exemptions, can benefit from in the purchase of the real estate...

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