Legal

Residence and Work Permits

Monday, 06 April 2009 00:00

Many fear that a move to Turkey will result in lots of difficulties and hassle because the country is not part of the European Union, however, the visa, residence and work and permit process are all straight forward and it is worth bearing in mind that around 25,000 Brits alone already call Turkey their permanent home.
There are three different types of visa available and they each depend on your nationality, the intended stay here and your reasons for being in the country.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:50 )

Getting Married in Turkey

Monday, 06 April 2009 00:00

When Cupid's arrow strikes, we often don't think of the bureaucratic and legal implications of marrying on foreign soil. Many single expats who have lived in Turkey for some time often find love either with another expat or with one of the locals and choose to...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:44 )

Understanding Power of Attorney

Monday, 06 April 2009 00:00

Power of Attorney is one of those frightening legal terms, which seems to instill fear into most people who worry that by giving a third party power of attorney they will be throwing away their legal rights and leave themselves wide open to abuse. However, if ...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:46 )

Legalising Documents – A Guide to Apostilles

Sunday, 05 April 2009 00:00

If you are going to make Turkey your permanent home then you will need to show the authorities certain documents to secure your residency and work permits. Documents that are legal in your home country will need to be legalized for the Turkish authorities and ...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:56 )

Driving in Turkey

Sunday, 05 April 2009 00:00

Driving is quite an experience in Turkey and whilst it may have some fantastic main roads and motorways, it has some crazy drivers who think nothing of jumping a red light, overtaking on the brow of a hill and tooting their horn instead of using their indicato...