{"id":391,"date":"2026-10-02T01:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hukukcum.nl\/?p=391"},"modified":"2026-11-13T00:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T21:27:18","slug":"filing-a-lawsuit-in-turkey-from-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hukukcum.nl\/en\/filing-a-lawsuit-in-turkey-from-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to File a Lawsuit in Turkey from the Netherlands?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people living in the Netherlands face a legal problem in Turkey, they usually ask the same question first: \u201cCan I file a lawsuit without going to Turkey?\u201d In most cases, the answer is yes. Living in the Netherlands does not prevent you from filing a lawsuit in Turkey or following an existing case. However, for the process to run correctly, the type of case, the competent court, the required documents and the power of attorney must be carefully assessed from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many matters in Turkey, such as inheritance, divorce, recognition and enforcement, title deeds, debt collection, tenancy, employment law, company disputes or criminal cases, can be handled through a lawyer. It is usually not necessary to travel to Turkey for every hearing. The case is filed in Turkey, the pleadings are prepared by the lawyer, the hearings are attended and the client is kept regularly informed about the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, it is not correct to assume in general that \u201cevery case will definitely be completed without ever going to Turkey\u201d. In some cases the court may want to hear the party in person, some procedures may require a special power of attorney, and in some situations additional documents or applications to public authorities may be needed. The first step is therefore to assess whether the case is suitable for being handled remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the First Step in Filing a Lawsuit in Turkey?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to file a lawsuit in Turkey from the Netherlands first needs to be clear about what the case is about. Not every case is filed with the same court, and not every dispute requires the same documents. For example, in an inheritance case the certificate of inheritance, the title deed record or the death certificate may be important, while in a divorce or recognition and enforcement case the foreign court judgment, proof that it is final, an apostille and a translation are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial assessment should answer the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What legal issue does the case concern?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which city or court in Turkey may have jurisdiction?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who are the parties?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the available documents sufficient?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the documents were issued in the Netherlands, are an apostille and translation required?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can the case be handled through a lawyer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there any special circumstance that may require the client to come to Turkey?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cases filed before these questions are answered can lose time because of jurisdiction objections, missing documents, the wrong court or procedural errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Grant a Power of Attorney from the Netherlands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A power of attorney is required for a lawyer in Turkey to file a lawsuit, submit pleadings and handle the case on your behalf. Turkish citizens living in the Netherlands can usually have a power of attorney drawn up at the Turkish embassy or consulates. When preparing the power of attorney, the subject of the case and the actions to be taken should be stated clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some cases, a general litigation power of attorney may be sufficient. However, in cases involving divorce, recognition and enforcement, inheritance, title deeds, sales, waiver of claims, settlement, real estate transactions or other specific powers, the wording of the power of attorney must be prepared more carefully. A power of attorney with insufficient powers can disrupt the process even after the case has been filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is therefore better to speak to the lawyer before obtaining the power of attorney, determine which powers are needed and draft the power of attorney accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Cases Can Be Handled Remotely?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People living in the Netherlands can have many legal matters in Turkey handled through a lawyer. The most common cases in practice are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inheritance and estate procedures in Turkey,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actions for cancellation and re-registration of title deeds,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division of inherited real estate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actions for partition (dissolution of co-ownership),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition of a Dutch divorce judgment in Turkey,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divorce, maintenance, custody and division of property cases in Turkey,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debt collection and enforcement proceedings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenancy disputes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee claims and employment law cases,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disputes between company shareholders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal cases such as fraud or breach of trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route to follow is different in each case. The evidence in a debt collection case is not the same as in a title deed case. In criminal investigations, statements and the complaint procedure are particularly important. In family law cases, the parties\u2019 statements, agreements, the children\u2019s situation or foreign judgments can affect the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is the Case Followed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cases filed in Turkey are recorded electronically in the UYAP system. Lawyers can follow the cases in which they have submitted a power of attorney through the UYAP Lawyer Portal, file pleadings, review documents and monitor developments. Citizens can also view, to a certain extent, the court and enforcement files to which they are a party through the UYAP Citizen Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system is a great convenience for people living in the Netherlands. By staying in regular contact with their lawyer, clients can find out what stage their case is at. Hearing dates, interim decisions, expert reports, notifications and judgments are followed by the lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, being able to see the file in UYAP does not always mean being able to assess it legally. What an interim decision means, which deadline it triggers or what response is required must be interpreted by a lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Need to Attend the Hearings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many civil cases, it may be sufficient for the lawyer to attend the hearings. The client does not need to come to Turkey for every hearing. However, in some cases the court may want to hear the party in person. This possibility should be assessed separately, particularly in family law cases, criminal investigations, and cases requiring witness statements, examination of a party or personal explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some situations, if the court considers it appropriate, participation by video link may be possible. However, this should not be regarded as an automatic right in every case. The court\u2019s discretion, the type of case and the procedural rules are decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Turkish Courts Have Jurisdiction in Every Case?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fact that a person living in the Netherlands wants to file a lawsuit in Turkey does not mean that the Turkish courts have jurisdiction in every case. The subject of the case, the parties\u2019 places of residence, the content of the contract, the location of the property, the circumstances of the deceased or any foreign element are taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, in cases concerning real estate located in Turkey, the jurisdiction of the Turkish courts is clearly relevant. On the other hand, some disputes whose parties and subject matter are entirely connected to the Netherlands may require a different assessment. In cases with a foreign element, the rules of Turkish private international law become important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before filing a lawsuit, you should therefore not only ask \u201cAm I right?\u201d but also \u201cCan this case be filed in Turkey, which court has jurisdiction and which law applies?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should the Documents Be Prepared?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a lawsuit is to be filed in Turkey from the Netherlands, preparing the documents is one of the most important stages. Official documents issued in the Netherlands usually require an apostille and a Turkish translation to be used in Turkey. An incomplete translation, an incorrect apostille or an unsuitable document can delay the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the type of case, the following documents may be required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identity card or passport details,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power of attorney,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official documents issued in the Netherlands,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apostilled copies of documents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sworn translations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contracts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title deed records,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank receipts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court judgments,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correspondence,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents should not be gathered at random, but prepared in line with the strategy of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person living in the Netherlands can file a lawsuit in Turkey. Many cases can be conducted remotely with a power of attorney granted to a lawyer in Turkey. The pleadings are prepared, the case is filed, the hearings are attended, developments are monitored through UYAP and the client is kept informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, every case is different. The type of case, the competent court, any foreign element, the preparation of documents, the scope of the power of attorney and circumstances that may require the client\u2019s personal attendance must be assessed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering filing a lawsuit in Turkey from the Netherlands, getting advice before you start from a lawyer who can assess both the Turkish and the Dutch side of your case will save time. With the right documents, the right power of attorney and the right litigation strategy, you can follow your legal matter in Turkey remotely and in an organised way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you file a lawsuit in Turkey while living in the Netherlands? 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