The Turkish Migration Directorate now prohibits work permit holders from registering an address in certain designated neighbourhoods, considered as having an excessive foreign national population. Additionally, the number of designated neighbourhoods increased to 1,169, up from 781. Previously, residence permit applicants (including dependent family and those seeking in-country change of status from tourist to work authorized) were already prevented from obtaining a residence permit if living in these neighbourhoods. Under the new policy, work permit holders are also affected by these residence restrictions with regard to their address registration, even if residing in Turkey without accompanying family.
Fragomen worked closely with the Bener Law Office in Istanbul to prepare this alert. This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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