Law & Residence
Official changes affecting foreigners, without rumours or exaggeration.
01Editorial visualForeigners can now complete remote ID checks with Turkish payment and e-money providers
A new Central Bank rule permits remote identification with an ICAO 9303 NFC passport. It applies to payment and electronic-money providers, not automatically to bank accounts.
7 min read · today, 01:05
02Editorial visualTürkiye clarifies workplace biometrics: employee consent does not make fingerprint timekeeping proportionate
KVKK says coded fingerprint or palm templates remain biometric data. Critical-security access may require a separate, narrowly tailored assessment.
6 min read · today, 19:24
03Editorial visualTürkiye warns foreigners about people promising residence and citizenship cards
A provincial migration office says illegal offers should be rejected and reported; the notice does not create a new application route or change eligibility rules.
6 min read · today, 05:24
04Editorial visualTürkiye tightens disclosure rules for advertising on social media
Advertising, paid partnerships and sponsored influencer content must be identified clearly and prominently from 1 August.
5 min read · today, 08:20
05Editorial visualA single office for foreign investors and employees opened in Istanbul
The Istanbul Finance Center has combined the procedures for residence permit, work permit, address registration and biometrics - but the service is not available to all foreigners.
6 min read · today, 07:41
06Editorial visualFact check: did Türkiye increase the state duty for a residence permit in 2026?
The Migration Service has officially denied reports of an additional increase in fees for residence permits.
5 min read · today, 08:25
07Editorial visualWhat official sources should you check before making a deal or moving?
Resmî Gazete, public services and registers - a short navigator without rumors.
5 min read · today, 11:08