GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOREIGNERS LAW

A. Equality Principle : The Constitution 1982 regulates that foreigners have the same basic rights and freedoms as citizens with the title of “Basic Rights and Obligations”. In other words, it is accepted that everybody has the same basic rights without considering citizenship.

B. Mutuality Principle : This principle is carried out between at least two countries and both of them entitle citizens of the each other the same rights. For example, according to the article 35 of the Land Registry Act, it is possible to acquire a real property in Turkey for foreigners, if Turkish citizens also have a right to acquire a real property in the foreign country.

C. The Most Observed Country Principle : It is an important principle written in some international agreements.

D. Respect For Vested Rights Principle : This principle’s means that when a foreigner has a right according to current law, he/she has the same right even if the law is changed.