June 9, 2026
Alanya is one of the most popular places in Türkiye for the Russian-speaking community. Many people from Russia, Ukraine and the CIS buy apartments, obtain residence permits, start families or set up businesses here. Yet a different language and legal system can make these matters confusing. This guide brings together, in one place, the legal areas Russian speakers in Alanya most often need.
What Do We Help With?
The headings below are the legal service areas foreign clients in Alanya turn to most. Each requires its own expertise; this guide offers a general roadmap.
- Real estate: Title deed procedures for buying or selling apartments and land, contract review, and checks on the title status and any debts.
- Residence permit: Short-term and other residence permit applications, renewals and support with rejected applications.
- Citizenship: Preparing Turkish citizenship applications through investment or other routes.
- Family and divorce: Legal representation in marriage, divorce, custody and alimony matters.
- Inheritance: The certificate of inheritance, reserved shares and title transfer processes for foreign heirs.
- Company formation: Setting up limited or joint-stock companies, partnership structures and contracts.
Why a Local Law Office for Russian Speakers?
Official procedures in Türkiye are carried out in Turkish, and documents are prepared under Turkish law. For a Russian-speaking client, the main challenges are the language barrier, the apostille and sworn translation requirements, and unfamiliarity with how local institutions work. An office in Alanya that serves in both Turkish and Russian explains the process in your own language and prevents misunderstandings.
In addition, by granting a power of attorney you can have most matters handled without being in Türkiye. This is an important convenience for clients living abroad.
How Does the Process Work?
Although different matters involve different steps, a typical engagement usually proceeds as follows:
- In a free initial consultation we assess your request and your documents.
- We plan the preparation of the required foreign documents with apostille and sworn translation.
- If needed, a power of attorney is issued so you do not have to be in Türkiye throughout.
- The application is filed with the relevant authority (land registry, migration office, court, trade registry).
- We keep you informed in Russian throughout and follow the outcome.
Typical Documents to Prepare
- Passport and residence permit, if any
- Depending on the matter, apostilled and sworn-translated documents (birth, marriage, death certificates, etc.)
- A tax number in Türkiye
- An apostilled and sworn-translated power of attorney, if required
Free Initial Consultation
Do you need support in Alanya with real estate, residence, citizenship, family, inheritance or company matters? At Rufina Taştan Law Office we serve in Turkish and Russian and manage the process diligently. For a free initial consultation you can reach us by phone or WhatsApp at +90 538 838 63 66, or write to info@avrufinatastan.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I handle my matters in Russian in Alanya?
Yes. Our office serves in Turkish and Russian. Official documents are prepared in Turkish, but we explain the process and your options in Russian so you can be sure you understand each stage.
Can my matters be handled without me being in Türkiye?
Usually yes. If you issue an apostilled and sworn-translated power of attorney, we can handle many matters such as title, residence, company and inheritance on your behalf. Some steps may require applying in person; we clarify this in the initial consultation.
Are apostille and translation required for my foreign documents?
For most matters, yes. Documents issued abroad usually need an apostille and a sworn Turkish translation to be valid in Türkiye. We tell you which documents are needed for your specific matter.
Why do I need a lawyer when buying an apartment in Alanya?
A lawyer checks the title record, any mortgage or debts on it, and the contract before you buy. This helps you avoid surprises later and protects your rights.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes, the initial consultation is free. We assess your situation and explain which steps are needed and the estimated timeline. If you then decide to work with us, we share the terms transparently in advance.
Which legal matters can I get support with?
We support the areas foreigners in Alanya most often need, above all real estate, residence permits, Turkish citizenship, family and divorce, inheritance and company formation. If your matter is not on the list, we can still assess it in the initial consultation.
