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Mustafa Erşahin
Counsel · GCC & MENA Desk
ARTR
Native Arabic speaker running our Gulf and MENA desk — company formation, residence and family relocation for Arab clients moving into Türkiye.
Residence — Individual
Get Turkish residency in 30 days — without the Göç İdaresi headaches.
Full residence-permit package for individual applicants: eligibility assessment, document prep, e-ikamet filing, biometric appointment, health insurance intro, tax number and sworn translations.
Fixed fee:€1,450Delivery:30 days
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How it works
Four steps. Fixed timeline. No surprises.
We commit to every step in the engagement letter and update you on WhatsApp at every milestone.
- 1
Eligibility & route
We determine the best residence route for your profile: short-term, real-estate based, family, work, student or independent.
- ErKa does
- Free 20-min assessment, written route recommendation memo with pros / cons / timeline.
- You provide
- Nationality, current TR visa status, intended purpose, property status, family composition.
- 2
Document preparation
We prepare your application pack — e-ikamet form, sworn translations, notarizations, photos, health insurance.
- ErKa does
- Full document checklist, translations, notarizations, health insurance introduction, photo coordination.
- You provide
- Passport (6+ months validity), proof of address, proof of funds, any route-specific documents.
- 3
e-ikamet filing
Application submitted via the Migration Directorate's online system. Biometric appointment booked at your local Göç İdaresi.
- ErKa does
- Full online submission, appointment scheduling, confirmation pack sent to you.
- You provide
- Final review and approval before we submit.
- 4
Biometrics & card
You attend the Göç İdaresi office for fingerprints + photo. Your card is printed and mailed to your registered address.
- ErKa does
- Accompaniment to the appointment (on request), card delivery tracking, follow-up if mail is delayed.
- You provide
- In-person attendance for biometrics — we accompany if you want us there.
Scope
What's in the fixed price — and what isn't
Our engagement letter lists everything in both columns in plain English. No hidden fees.
Included in the fixed price
- Full short-term residence permit application
- Turkish tax number
- Health-insurance provider introduction
- Sworn translations of your documents
Paid to third parties (disclosed up front)
- Residence card production fee (~₺1,100, paid to the authority)
- Health insurance premium (typically €120–€350/year, paid to the insurer)
Government fees and third-party costs are paid directly to the relevant authority or vendor, not to us.
Your lead lawyer
One named lawyer. End-to-end accountability.
Mustafa Erşahin leads our GCC & MENA desk and handles the majority of residence-permit mandates for expat clients. Native Arabic speaker, fluent in Turkish. He sees your file from the first WhatsApp message to the day your card is in your hand.
Our Firm
One law firm for every door into Türkiye.
ErKa Law Office is a full-service Istanbul law firm focused on expats and overseas businesses entering the Turkish market. We handle company formation, residence permits, citizenship applications, real-estate transactions, and the full commercial lifecycle — all under one roof, in your language.
Our services span corporate and commercial law, immigration and citizenship, intellectual-property protection, real-estate due diligence, employment and KVKK/GDPR compliance, tax advisory, and dispute resolution before Turkish courts and ISTAC arbitration.
We work with founders, families, and companies from the Gulf, Europe, Central Asia, and beyond who need a trusted legal partner on the ground in Türkiye.
Whether you need a fast company setup or a long-term legal partner, our firm is built to deliver on time, on budget, and with the clarity expats expect.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they sign
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, WhatsApp us — a real lawyer replies, usually within the hour.
You need to visit Türkiye once, for the biometric appointment (fingerprints + photo) at the Migration Directorate. Everything else — document prep, online filing, insurance setup, tax number — we handle remotely. We accompany you to the biometric appointment on request.
Ready to start your Turkish residence?
Book a free 20-minute call with Mustafa Erşahin — we'll confirm the best route for your profile, timeline and budget.
Contact us
Talk to an English-speaking lawyer today
Send a brief by email, call the customer line, or message us on WhatsApp.
Istanbul
15 Temmuz, Bahar Cd. No:1/1 Flat:16, Dept:179, 34218 NG Residence Bağcılar / İstanbul, Türkiye
Customer line
+90 532 274 96 02Need to brief the firm first?
Use the live customer line or send your matter outline by email. We will confirm the route before requesting supporting documents.
We request supporting documents only after the pre-intake is reviewed.