In Turkey, How to Obtain a Turkish Resident Permit
Turkey annually issues about one million Ikamet residence permit permission cards to foreigners. It is possible to live and work in the country.
Living in Türkiye
Are you living in Turkey? Getting to grips with everyday life as an expat can be challenging – but it doesn’t have to be. Our expert guides explain everything you need to know about living in Turkey, from public transport information and social security options to the must-have apps that’ll make your life easier.
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Officially, There Are 1.3 Million Foreigners Living in Istanbul
According to official estimates, there are around 1.3 million foreigners living in Istanbul. In Istanbul, which has a total population of over 16 million people, the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management has estimated that there are close to 1.3 million foreigners who are living in the city legally....
New e-Devlet Service Allows Foreigners to Register Addresses Online
The Turkish government recently announced on its website and sent out texts to inform the public that it would be introducing a new online service that would allow foreign nationals to skip queues at government offices and instead apply online for some address registrations. In essence, the rollout allows foreigners...
Living In Turkey – The Expats’ Essential Guide
We dare you to think of another country that exists within so many contrasts and contradictions with an authentic aura as Turkey does. It is wrong to call it purely European, Middle Eastern, or Asian. It is an amalgamation of all; it harbors the best bits of each. It is...
How to Open a Blocked Bank Account in Turkey
Are you researching the necessary funds to live or work in Turkey? We answer the questions "What, Why, and How?" about Expats in Turkey.
Turkey Reintroduces Tourist Declaration Forms and Fingerprint Collection for Some Nationalities
Certain nationalities, primarily those from non-OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, will be required to submit tourist declaration forms and their fingerprints will be collected by migration officials upon their entrance to Turkey, according to the latest update from the migration department. The Turkish Directorate General of Migration...
25% Rule: Certain Neighborhoods, Provinces Restricted to Foreigner Settlement in Turkey
As Turkey becomes an ever-attractive country for expats and immigrants, it is easy to see that certain areas in the country are disproportionately favored by foreigners. With such areas at the risk of becoming overpopulated, the Turkish migration department has been reminding foreign residents of the 25% rule. What Is...
What Questions Will You Be Asked When Requesting a Residency Permit for Tourism Purposes
For those of you who want to stay longer than 90 days, would you like a residence permit for tourism? These are not new questions or policies but current regulations and knowing these questions in advance will help you be prepared and understand what this means. These questions are being...
What Is a Taahhütname
A taahhütname, which can best be translated as a letter of undertaking, is a legal document you may need in certain situations to prove your intent to do something to Turkish officials. The Arabic word "taahhüt" means declaration, undertaking, or commitment, and "name" translates to letter. The contents of a...