In recent years, Turkey has emerged as a beacon for expatriates and investors alike, offering a unique blend of cultural richness, economic opportunity, and a warm Mediterranean climate. Now, with the introduction of a new $200,000 minimum real estate investment requirement for residency, the Turkish property landscape is entering a new era. This pivotal change, […]
If you’re a foreigner planning to stay in Turkey for a certain period, you must have a residence permit document. This document is issued by competent authorities, and it allows you to live in a specific location in Turkey for a particular time. This document is crucial in ensuring public order and protection, and it […]
Izmir as a booming economy thanks to recent investments and a logistically import port in Turkey has attracted many people to its territory. The people coming to this city are students, tourists, and investors. Consequently, the municipality has invested a large amount of money in public transport in Izmir to meet the citizens and foreigners. […]
Norwegian Kari Jensen, who married a Turk, moved to Izmir, and started to work here, tells us how it is to live in Izmir as an expat. When and why did you move to Izmir? I moved to Izmir in 2014, after I and my boyfriend decided to get married. He was already living here […]
Wedding in Turkey, only civil marriage is legal in Turkey. You may have any religious ceremony you wish in addition to the civil one, but the religious service has no legal standing in Turkey. Also, notice that Turkish officials cannot perform a marriage that would not be approved in your own country. If your own […]
Required Documents for Turkish Citizenship Application are: For Main Application; Valid Passport Soft copy of Biometric passport photos (Size should be 50 mm X 60 mm, white background and patternless.) Birth Certificate In its content, the mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality should be clearly stated. Marital Status Certificate This […]
For those who wish to apply for a residence permit in Turkey, a minimum value has been announced. Family residence permits and short-term permits can now be secured by the purchase of immovable property worth 75.000$. The Presidency of Migration Management of Turkey indicated that this will lay under Section B of Article 31 of […]
There are beautiful and natural places to spend time in Izmir for every budget. Along the coastline by the sea in Izmir, there are large park areas where people can breathe and spend their time comfortably. Izmir has a historical and public city center. eg; Konak Square As in almost all European […]
Myth 1: “Buying real estate in Turkey is a difficult process, since the legal procedures take a long time, as in many countries around the world.” Truth: The Turkish government has made the process much easier for foreign buyers in recent years. Thanks to this, buying real estate in Turkey is much easier and faster […]
Turkey’s young, dynamic, and skilled workforce of almost 80 million people makes it a perfect country for investment. Along with the Government’s incentives, tax exemptions, and free land allocations, Turkey has become even more appealing to investors. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in which investors can explore opportunities. IT and Technology […]
There are several reasons why foreign residents of Turkey need a Turkish bank account. The most important one is that it’s needed for obtaining specific permits. Additionally, it’s always useful to have a bank account for things like transfers, and direct deposits, and avoid the need to carry large amounts of cash. While the process […]
General Structure In 1981, in accordance with the new Higher Education Law (No. 2547), the administration of higher education in Turkey was comprehensively restructured. The system thereby became centralized, with all higher education institutions tied to the Council of Higher Education (CoHE). After this restructuring, all institutions of higher education were designed as universities. Expansion […]