ARTICLE · 14 JULY 2015

Corporate Immigration In Turkey

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An increasing number of people from various parts of the world are moving to Turkey to start a new life, to work or even to find peace of mind for their retirements.

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An increasing number of people from various parts of the world are moving to Turkey to start a new life, to work or even to find peace of mind for their retirements. Most of Turkey's new residents hail from countries like the UK, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France and the USA. With its unique geographical location combined with a rich and diverse history, right in the cradle of many different civilizations, Turkey is a privileged place to live for expatriates and their families. For such economic and social reasons foreigners willing to work in Turkey. The main purpose of this brief article is to discuss the issues about immigration and work permit in Turkey in the lights of current legislation.

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