Starting a Business in Turkey When You Are Not Turkish
Investing in Turkey might lead to citizenship. A simple business startup in Turkey costs around 125,000 Turkish lira, capital (100,000) included.
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The Fethiye Guide: Retirement, Cost of Living and Lifestyle
The Fethiye Guide Named after martyred pilot Fethi Bey, Fethiye is situated on Turkey's golden coast, on the crossroad between the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Over the last 50 years, the town has blossomed into one of the top destinations for both the young and the old, holidaymakers,...
Turkish Healthcare: Overview of the Health System
Understand How Health Care Policies Work in Turkey The "Foreigners and International Asylum Law," which entered into force in 2014, made medical insurance a prerequisite for issuing residence permits to foreigners. The "My Health" product we developed per the regulations provides 7/24 coverage for the...
Esenyurt in the Spotlight amid Foreign Residence Permit Restrictions
Esenyurt has developed into a multi-cultural melting pot as a result of the influx of refugees fleeing conflicts in other parts of the world and people who have settled in Istanbul over the course of many years. Esenyurt, a working-class district located in the far west of Istanbul's...
How to Open a Bank Account and Get a Credit Card in Turkey as a Foreigner
Opening a bank account as a foreigner in Turkey used to be a long, tiresome process. And after all the waiting and asking around, you'd be shocked to discover that you'd need at least a certain amount of money or sizeable investment, plus a residence permit...
The Bodrum Guide: Retirement, Cost of Living and Lifestyle
The Bodrum Guide Once a quaint little fishing town, Bodrum has turned into a vibrant center that attracts crowds across Turkey, Europe, and even the Middle East. Since the late 50s, the town has seen burgeoning interest from artists and the famous, growing into the behemoth of tourism and commerce...
Travelling Turkey in 2021: What You Need to Know
Traveling within Turkey is more manageable and more affordable, and comfortable than most countries. In this article, you will find the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about traveling in Turkey by bus, plane, and train, as well as the websites and ticket search engine platforms you can safely use. By...
Getting Married in Turkey: A Complete Guide
Discover the beauty and ease of getting married in Turkey. Enjoy idyllic locations and straightforward procedures for all couples.
E-Devlet: How to Join Turkey’s E-government Service Portal as a Foreigner
Chances are you have heard the word e-devlet mentioned at least once while in Turkey. But what is this e-devlet? It's a convenient digital portal where Turkish citizens and non-citizens (i.e., foreigners holding residence permits) can find important information about their health insurance (SGK), taxes, residency procedures,...
