Your Mobile Phone in Turkey

Since June 15, 2012 in Turkey; there is a statutory provision on the registration of mobile devices obtained from abroad.

Use of mobile phones from abroad is only possible if the relevant device is registered with the local tax authorities.
In previous years, the period of registration was 30 days. This period is extended in July 2014 for 60 days. In other words, the mobile device must be registered at the Tax authorities within 2 months after customs entry.

 
An administrative amount of 131,50 TL is been charged for the registration with the tax authorities for march 2015.

If you have a Turkish ID, then the next step is to buy an e-devlet şifresi (a Turkish DigiD) at the local post office for 2 TL and register the IMEI number so that you can use your device within 24 hours. If you do not have a Turkish ID, then you can go to the appropriate subscriber registration center (AVEA Türkcell, Vodafone) to complete your registration.

The basic principles of Divorce in Turkey

People get married not to divorce but if for whatever reason you do not wish to continue your marriage, love is the last thing you have in mind.

Although every marriage has its own details the main elements of a divorce remain the same. These are custody, alimony, separation of marital property and compensation if you have the conditions.

Whether if a settlement are negotiable or not depends on the requirements and conditions of the partners. And if you decide to separate, with or without a settlement, a marriage must be dissolved through a court proceeding. The Turkish court ultimately assesses whether the terms of the settlement, the basic rights of the parties and eventually of the children have been guaranteed sufficiently according to the norms and values of Turkey besides the written law.

During a divorce procedure, the following issues are assessed;

1. Are there minor children?

• If so, who claims the custody and what will be the child alimony

2. Is there a visitation arrangement made for and with the child / children?
3. Requires of maintenance alimony?
4. Claim of material damages?
5. Claim of immaterial damages for suffered emotional harm?
6. Are their common matrimonial goods?

• If yes, is there a mutual settlement between the parties about it,
• If not, the market value of the common matrimonial will be taken into account for the final adjudication.

If you are currently entangled in divorce and you answered yes to more than one of the above points? Then it is advisable to hire a lawyer who can support and consult you throughout your process.

Recent changes residence permit Turkey

According to the latest regulatory changes, if one is in possession of a ikamet (residence permit) should not stay longer than 120 days outside of Turkey. It involves a total of 120 days stay outside Turkey in recent years.

If you have left Turkey for more than 120 days, your ikamet permit will be cancelled. On your next travel to Turkey, you need to buy a tourist visa.
If you have a five-year ikamet the same rules will be applied as for residence permits for 1-year.

After obtaining you visa you can apply for a new residence permit.

Be Aware!
The tourist visa; the 180/90 day rule is maintained.
If you want to stay longer in Turkey, then you must apply for an ikamet.

Please plan your residence period well to select the cheapest option for you. It would be a shame to make unnecessarily costs.