Foreigners and Citizenship Law

Ates Legal is a multi-lingual law firm that provides legal services to foreign clients, including assistance with obtaining work and residency permits for foreign nationals, including foreign employees of legal entities subject to the Foreign Direct Investment Law, and managing the administrative processes involved. The firm also provides legal assistance to foreign investors and their families in their applications for Turkish citizenship, advising on whether investments made by foreign clients can qualify them for Turkish citizenship and supporting clients on all matters related to Turkish immigration law.

Ates Legal provides legal support to its clients on all matters involving foreign elements, including managing the necessary processes for foreign clients to acquire real estate in Turkey and advising on general and exceptional applications for Turkish citizenship, as well as assisting with citizenship applications through marriage. The firm also handles the administrative and legal procedures for obtaining the appropriate type of residency permits (such as short-term, long-term, family, or student visas), as well as the application and extension processes for work permits for foreign workers and critical personnel under the International Labor Law.

Additionally, Ates Legal assists with the application and administrative processes for obtaining Turquoise Card. This long-term residence permit grants its holder the right to work and live in Turkey without needing a work permit. The firm also provides legal assistance in navigating the administrative, judicial, and military procedures involved in foreign clients' property acquisition in Turkey.