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Turkey is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for tens of thousands of foreigners every year, both for its quality of life and investment opportunities. Yet for those wishing to legally reside, work, or establish a business in the country, the process can rapidly become complex without proper legal guidance. Our team, serving as an immigration lawyer in Antalya, stands beside our clients from the first application step to the final decision.

Residence permit applications, work permit procedures, appeals against visa refusals, the release of foreigners under administrative detention, and judicial challenges against deportation orders are among the most frequent matters we handle. We assess each case on its own merits and, together with the client, identify the path with the strongest legal foundation.

Services we offer

  • Short-term residence permit applications, extensions, and appeals against refusals
  • Family residence permits: process management for foreigners married to Turkish citizens
  • Student residence permit applications and post-graduation transitions
  • Work permit applications, renewals, and independent work permits
  • Litigation against visa refusal and entry ban decisions
  • Urgent legal intervention against deportation and administrative detention orders
  • Counsel on international protection and temporary protection applications
  • Lost passport, identity change, and correction of administrative errors

How we work

We begin every application with a document and situation analysis, then determine the permit type best suited to the client's goal. Before submission, we conduct a detailed check to prevent refusals caused by missing or incorrect documents. When the administrative track is insufficient, we file proceedings before the Antalya Administrative Court and, where necessary, secure urgent protection through stay-of-execution motions. Our clients are kept informed at every stage in their own language, and we stand by them at every decision point.

Frequently asked questions

What can I do if my short-term residence permit is refused?+
Once the refusal is served, you may file a cancellation lawsuit before the administrative court within the legal deadline. Through your lawyer, a stay-of-execution motion can reduce deportation risk; depending on the reason for refusal, a fresh application may also be evaluated.
What happens if I work in Turkey without a work permit?+
Working without a permit creates administrative fines and grounds for deportation for both employer and foreigner, and an entry ban may be imposed. The work permit application is filed by the employer and is generally concluded within 30–60 days.
Can I remain in Turkey after a deportation decision?+
An appeal to the administrative court must be lodged within a very short statutory period from notification. A timely appeal can suspend execution and allow the client to remain in Turkey until the court proceedings conclude.

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