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1-Hagia Sophia Built by the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I as the Christian cathedral of Constantinople between 532 and 537, Hagia Sophia was the world's largest interior space and the first religious complex to employ a full pendentive dome. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and...
Suppose you are moving into a rental property and the gas, electricity, and water are in the owner's name. In that case, you may be inclined to leave utilities as is, but this is an illegal practice that will incur significant fines. The process of registering utilities in...
Accessing healthcare services in Turkey as a foreigner Health insurance and accessing healthcare services are some of the biggest concerns you'll have when moving to a new country. Let this serve as a guide for all things healthcare in Turkey. Do I have social security/healthcare rights in...
How to work in Turkey as a digital nomad or freelancer Whether you seek more sun, beaches, or waves or are looking to experience a different culture to take advantage of working remotely, Turkey is a great place to start. Becoming your boss via freelancing or transitioning into the digital...
Private Education in Turkey and Homeschooling for Foreign Children Education has the power to shape lives, so choosing the right school is even more crucial when you are living in a foreign country. In Turkey, compulsory education lasts 12 years, and this is divided into 4-year periods to comprise primary...
What You Need to Know about Turkey’s Tax-Free Car Scheme for Foreigners We’ve covered the topic of bringing in your own car from abroad to use in Turkey, but what if you want to buy a car here? You can buy brand new cars from auto fairs, auto...
Investment, marriage, work: Ways to acquire Turkish citizenship If you have lived in Turkey for several years and have grown tired of all the residence appointments, work permits, and visas, or if you are seeking to gain a new nationality for the future of your business or family, acquiring Turkish...
Getting married in Turkey: What you need to know Whether your spouse-to-be is Turkish or you’d just like to book a wedding in a beautiful location, good news: you can get married in Turkey as a foreign national. As with all countries, to get married in Turkey, there are...
A residence permit, known as "ikamet izni", "ikametgah" or "ikamet tezkeresi" in Turkish, is a mandatory document for foreigners who have decided to settle or stay in Turkey for an amount of time longer than 90 days or allowed by their visa for various...
