How long do I have to make a claim in Turkey?
General limitation rules in Turkey. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 5–10 years. General period 10 years; several claim types 5 years.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 2 years (from knowledge). 2 years from knowledge, 10-year long-stop.
- Personal injury
- 2 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 1 month. Reinstatement: apply to mediation within 1 month of the termination notice.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 2 years (from knowledge)