Looking for an Immigration lawyer in Istanbul

Scot in Istanbul · 2025-09-26T11:39:43+02:00

Seeking recommendations for English-speaking immigration lawyers in Istanbul? Share your experiences and tips for navigating visa formalities.

Scot in Istanbul New member

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Scot in IstanbulNew memberYesterday 09:39:43

What the title says.

I am a Scottish person in Istanbul living with a Turkish partner (but we're not married yet). Arrived at the beginning of last month. At the moment I am using the ninety days British citizens can stay here without a visa but I would like to get a visa and stay longer. But the visa system is complicated, so I'd like to consult an immigration lawyer-or whoever the relevant sort of expert here is-first. However, my girlfriend is nervous of us doing this, because she thinks its hard to find an actually trustworthy lawyer. Does anyone have a) good experience with lawyers who they would recommend, or b) general advice about finding a good lawyer? Ideally I'd like to find a lawyer who speaks English, as that saves my girlfriend the burden of translating, but even a good lawyer who just knows Turkish would better than nothing.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Harapa Member

Member since 28 December 2024

HarapaMemberYesterday 14:06:37

@Scot in Istanbul

Welcome to the Turkiye

Rule for short term touristic permit are, shall I say, "Ambiguous"

If you look at website, all you need to show is that you have sufficient funds and place of residence (outside of restricted areas) for the duration of the stay.

For real world experience I suggest you visit Turkish Living Forum. The site is maintained by Brits and their experience will directly relate to your situation. Look at DocMartin file for details regarding filling first time application.

You don't need a lawyer. The application is filled online and you appear in person alone (without any legal help). Based on my personal experience, approval is very discretionary.

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CUCUJUJU New member

Member since 25 June 2025

CUCUJUJUNew memberYesterday 15:24:42

@Scot in Istanbul

Hi.

Your girlfriend is definitely right.

Go to Cyprus with the money you give to the lawyer, have fun, come. You will already automatically stay for 90 more days.

I often get a residence permission to my wife because of marriage. Therefore, I have quite experience. You should get a short -term residence permit for tourism purposes. I read the conditions on the internet. The conditions and procedures seem to be quite difficult and long.

My advice is to go to the migration office of your province with your girlfriend and talk to the police. Find out the terms and costs (health insurance, fees, taxes, etc.). You can make a decision accordingly. Probably it will be easier to get 90 days extension by going to Turkish Cyprus and back. I done it and they have extended duration time of my wife automatically another 90 days without any question.聽 Asked it to police聽 in immigration office. Sure they will say , yes.

in worst case, If you do not do any of these, you can pay a penalty at the exit for every day you have violated 90 days. However, since you are Scottish, they do not receive such a penalty fee or maybe they get very little. I don't know. ) Good luck.