Guides for Foreigners in Turkey
Clear guides based on current legislation on residence permits, address registration, visa overstays and deportation orders in Türkiye.
Guide · 20 October 2026
Residence Permit Refused in Turkey: What Should You Do?
If your Turkish residence permit application was refused or not extended: the 10-day exit document, the 60-day deadline to go to court, the 6-month rule and options for reapplying.
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Guide · 20 October 2026
Residence Permit Extension in Turkey: When and How to Apply
When to apply to extend your Turkish residence permit, which documents you need and when to pay the fee, plus travelling abroad while you wait and common mistakes.
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Guide · 20 October 2026
Address Registration for Foreigners in Turkey: How to Do It
The address registration foreigners with a residence permit must complete within 20 working days: where to do it, which documents you need and what to do when you move.
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Guide · 20 October 2026
Deportation Appeal in Turkey: The 7-Day Deadline and Your Rights
If a deportation order has been issued against you: the 7-day deadline to go to court, who cannot be deported, administrative detention, invitation to leave and entry bans.
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Guide · 20 October 2026
Visa Overstay in Turkey: Fines, Entry Bans and Solutions
What happens if your visa or residence permit has expired? Overstay fines, the risk of deportation, the entry ban table and how to resolve your situation with the least damage.
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