Inheritance Rights of Foreigners in Turkey: A Comprehensive Guide in 2026

Legal illustration representing inheritance rights of foreigners in Turkey.

Foreigners have inheritance rights in Turkey. Foreign nationals who are inheriting in Turkey must apply to a Turkish court to obtain a Certificate of Inheritance (veraset ilamı). This certificate is legally required to register inherited assets and claim ownership. The applicable law is determined by the nationality of the deceased for movable property, but Turkish […]