Turkish citizens and foreign nationals living abroad face numerous legal and administrative procedures in their respective countries. From residence permit applications to family reunification, from asylum procedures to citizenship, and from recognition of foreign court judgments in Turkey to various administrative appeals, these processes can lead to serious loss of rights if not handled properly.  

As a lawyer born in France, who lived there for 20 years, completed his education in France, is a native French speaker, and holds both French and Turkish citizenship, I have in-depth knowledge of France’s official procedures, immigration processes, administrative practices, and legal system.  

Thanks to my mastery of both countries’ legal frameworks, I provide accurate and effective legal guidance to individuals living in either Turkey or France.  

For each client, I offer tailored legal consultancy that bridges French authorities, Turkish institutions, and international legal mechanisms.  

1. Residence Permit Consultancy (Applications, Documentation, Process Management)  

Obtaining a residence permit abroad involves complex and country-specific procedures. In France, the assessment criteria, required documents, and file examination methods are highly detailed, making professional guidance essential.  

Services provided:    
 

• Correct identification of the appropriate residence permit category (including French titre de séjour options)  
• Preparation of all required documents  
• Submission of applications through the proper authorities  
• Support for applicants whose previous submissions were incorrect or incomplete  
• Full monitoring of the process and conducting official correspondence  

Because I am fully familiar with French administrative practices, I provide clients with a fast and accurate roadmap, especially for residence permit applications in France.  

2. Family Reunification Consultancy   
 

Family reunification is a sensitive process with rules that differ from country to country.  

In France, family reunification ( regroupement familial or visa famille ) is highly technical and requires meticulous preparation.  

Scope of consultancy:  

• Assessing whether the applicant meets the necessary conditions  
• Reviewing income, accommodation, and documentation requirements  
• Preparing the complete application file  
• Guiding clients through consular procedures  
• Appeals and re-application support in case of rejection   
   

Since I am well-versed in the criteria used by French authorities, I assist my clients with the right strategy from the outset.  

3. Asylum Consultancy     

Asylum applications involve personal and detailed assessments, and the probability of rejection is high if they are not professionally prepared.  

My services include:  

• Legal evaluation of asylum grounds  
• Proper preparation of the applicant’s personal statement  
• Collection of supporting documents  
• File management, process monitoring, and communication with authorities  
• Guidance tailored to the asylum procedures of each country  

Each application requires a personalised approach based on the individual’s life story.  

4. French Citizenship Application    
 

French citizenship is a multi-stage, meticulous process.  

As a lawyer born and raised in France who knows the French legal system, I guide applicants professionally through this procedure.  

Consultancy services include:   
 

• Assessment of eligibility criteria  
• Evaluation of language and integration requirements  
• Complete preparation of all documents  
• Interview preparation (entretien d’assimilation)  
• Reassessment and appeal support for rejected applications  

Understanding how French authorities evaluate files significantly increases the chances of a successful application.  

5. Recognition of Foreign Court Judgments in Turkey  

Foreign divorce, custody, or other judicial decisions are not automatically valid in Turkey.  

Therefore, a recognition and enforcement (tanıma–tenfiz) case is required.  

My services:    
 

• Official review of the foreign court decision  
• Preparation of necessary documents  
• Conducting the recognition/enforcement proceedings before Turkish family courts  
• Updating civil registry records  
• Fast-tracking recognition of French divorce decrees in Turkey  

Because these procedures frequently arise between France and Turkey, my dual-citizenship background allows me to resolve them more efficiently.  

6. Special Rights Consultancy for Foreigners Living Abroad  

Foreign nationals often lack full knowledge of their rights in the country where they reside.  

I therefore provide personalised and comprehensive legal consultancy.  

Topics covered:    
 

• Work permits  
• Social rights  
• Residence and citizenship rights  
• Family reunification  
• Immigration and refugee statuses  
• Administrative appeal mechanisms  
• Country-specific rights and legal obligations  

Each client’s file is evaluated individually in accordance with the legal framework of the relevant country.  

The Advantage of a Dual-Citizen Lawyer Familiar with Two Legal Systems  

As a lawyer who knows both French and Turkish law, was born and raised in France, and speaks French at a native level, I evaluate the legal processes faced by individuals abroad from a multidimensional perspective.  

This enables me to provide clients not only with legal guidance, but also with correct social, cultural, and bureaucratic orientation.    
 

My goal is to offer professional, personalised, and reliable legal consultancy that ensures each individual achieves the most accurate outcome based on the country in which they live.  

Attorney Aykut Yavuz