Expert guides and tips for moving to Turkey. Learn about the relocation process, housing, legal requirements, and settling in smoothly.
We recently touched on the 10 things you need to get done during your first month in Turkey to ensure a seamless transition into your new life as an expat. But before you can do all of that, there are specific steps you need to take and research you should...
If you plan to move to Turkey or have recently relocated, let this brief overview help answer some questions you may have about life in Turkey. High Living Standards The most significant advantage of living in Turkey is the cost of living and what you get in return. Compared to...
Here are the 10 most common questions expats have about living in Turkey. What is it like to live in Turkey? Living in Turkey can sometimes feel like you live in Mediterranean Europe, especially if you live in the sunny southwest along sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters. But then, when...
What are the most conservative-friendly areas in Turkey? When one mentions Turkey, oft-times most people start listing coastal areas and the three biggest metropolises. Although these areas are more in line with western-style living and favored mostly by European visitors, Turkey is also home to many more family-friendly, conservative sites...
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...
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...
An increasing number of people from various parts of the world are moving to Turkey to start a new life, to work, or even to find peace of mind for their retirements. The country has developed dramatically in the last seventeen years, and the pace of progress in certain fields...
Renting in Turkey as a foreigner can be challenging. Know where to start, pricing, and key tips to simplify the process.
Where Should I Live in Turkey as an Expat? Whether you are looking to move to Turkey for work, a change of pace and scenery, or retire in peace, you will be spoilt for locations as an expat. Expats’ top choices for areas to settle in can be divided into...