What Are the Inheritance Rights of Foreigners in Turkey? Foreign nationals who own assets or have heirs in Turkey must understand the framework governing their inheritance rights. In general, Turkish law permits foreigners to inherit property, both real estate and movable assets, on the same terms as Turkish citizens—subject to certain restrictions and reciprocity requirements. The principal legislation is the Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721) and the International Private and Procedural Law (Law No. 5718), which together define who can...