SimplyTR Journal

Brazilian actress Jessica May has officially become a Turkish citizen. Discover the legal requirements and the process for foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship.

Discover the essential requirements and application process for obtaining a short-term residence permit in Turkey for various purposes including tourism and investment.

A practical guide for foreign buyers in Türkiye, including ownership checks, purchase steps, costs and the current USD 400,000 citizenship-by-property threshold.

Discover effective strategies to manage your work permit application in Turkey. Learn how to utilize SSI incentives and legal options to optimize your process.

Learn which foreign nationals are legally exempt from obtaining a residence permit in Turkey according to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection.

Discover the meaning of the letter (e) on your Turkish residence permit card and learn how the Immigration Administration categorizes different residency types.

Changing your passport information to re-enter Turkey after deportation is a serious legal violation that leads to immediate exclusion and permanent entry bans.

Turkey lifted the closed-neighborhood quota on 10 June 2026. Learn what the 20% rule and the Karabük governor's decision meant, and how to check any address on e-ikamet today.

Turkey lifted the closed-neighborhood quota on 10 June 2026, including in Istanbul. Learn how the 2022–2025 restrictions shifted foreign residence demand to new districts — and how to check e-ikamet before you apply.

Discover the exact timeline for your Turkish residence permit process, from initial application and document submission to final approval and card delivery.