Residence & Legal
Permits, address registration, work permits — the slow grind of being legal.
Written by the Smileys team, not professional advice. These guides explain how things work in practice; they are not legal, immigration, tax or medical advice, and rules and fees change. Where a guide links official sources, those set the current requirements.
Working Remotely from Türkiye: Digital Nomad Visa, Work Permissions, Tax & Social Security
What remote workers need to know about Türkiye’s Digital Nomad route, Turkish work permissions, tax residence, employer approval, and social security.
Links official sources Last reviewed 24 September 2026
Entering Türkiye: Visa-Free Stays, e-Visas and the 90/180 Rule
Whether you need a visa, how the 90/180 rule counts your days, e-Visa pitfalls, passport validity, the Digital Nomad route, staying longer, and what overstaying costs.
Links official sources Last reviewed 30 September 2026
Residence Permit (Ikamet): Your first application, without the panic
The Short-Term Residence Permit (Kısa Dönem İkamet İzni) is the residence permit most expats apply for first. You complete your application online through the official e-İkamet system, prepare your documents, attend your appointment at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi), and wait for a decision. Check you qualify for the permit type that fits your purpose, apply before your lawful stay runs out, and hand in a complete file.
Links official sources Last reviewed 28 September 2026