The Bosphorus Immigration Blog

Practical guides on Turkish residence permits — written clearly, without the jargon.

Where Foreign Residents Actually Live in Turkey: Istanbul by the Numbers

Istanbul's share of the national total, the top nationalities, and the districts behind the numbers — based on the latest official data.

More Guides

Appeal windows, administrative detention rules, and what happens to your legal status while you wait.

How Turkey's income bar, language rules, and path to permanence stack up against Germany, the UK, and Australia.

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