Law No. 6458 — Foreigners & International Protection
Visas, residence permits, deportation, and international protection.
Reference Library
Key Turkish Laws for Foreign Nationals
Plain-English summaries of the principal Turkish statutes affecting foreign nationals, investors, and families. For the binding text, always consult the official source linked on each page.
Law No. 5901 — Turkish Citizenship
Naturalisation, citizenship by investment, and citizenship through marriage.
Law No. 2644 — Land Registry Law (Tapu Kanunu)
Foreign property ownership, Article 35 limits, restricted zones, and the transfer procedure.
Law No. 7338 — Inheritance and Transfer Tax Law
Inheritance and gift tax, progressive 1–10% rates, exemptions, and the link to the title deed.
Law No. 5718 — Private International Law (MÖHUK)
Applicable law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and security for costs.
Law No. 6735 — International Labour Force Law
Work permit types, the Turquoise Card, exemptions, and employer obligations.
Law No. 4857 — Labour Law (İş Kanunu)
Notice periods, job security, termination, severance pay, and mandatory mediation.
Law No. 2918 — Highway Traffic Law
Operator liability, the compulsory insurance claim, deadlines, and the Guarantee Fund.
These pages are concise summaries for general information only and are not official translations. This is not legal advice.