Living in Izmir as an Expat

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 […]

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Izmir Is The Most Livable City In Turkey

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 […]

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Common Myths About Buying Property in Turkey

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 […]

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Turkish Higher Education System

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 […]

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International Airports in Turkey

Turkey has numerous international airports throughout its regions. Especially the new Istanbul Airport aims to host most of the transit flights between Asia, Europa, and America. On the other hand, the international airports in Izmir, Bodrum, and Antalya are some other busy and well-connected airports in Turkey. International airports in Turkey Marmara region Istanbul New […]

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Frequently asked questions about Turkish Citizenship

What is the difference between Turkish Residency and Turkish Citizenship? Turkish Residency allows you to reside in the country for a certain period. After this time, the residence permit can be renewed if you fulfill some requirements. The residence permit also allows you to enter Turkey without a visa. Turkish Citizenship gives you the rights […]

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Top 10 Countries With The Highest Value For Housing

Turkey, which was the first in Europe with the sales of 1.5 million residences in 2021, also became the leader among the countries in which the residences are valued the most in the world. According to the 2021 year-end report by the British research company Knight Frank, in which 56 countries were analyzed, housing in […]

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Three Years Holding Commitment

You have to annotate a commitment in the title deed office  that you are not going to sell the real estate(s) for three years after the real estate transfer process. Three years holding commitment may be annotated either at the same time with the title deed transfer or after the title deed transfer. If you are buying […]

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Turkish Citizenship Increased to 400,000 USD with the New Regulation

Turkish Citizenship Increased to 400,000 USD with the New Regulation! In line with the decision taken at the Presidential Cabinet meeting on April 12, 2022, the minimum real estate purchase value for Turkish citizenship applications is increased from $250,000 to $400,000. In the regulations made in 2018, the minimum real estate purchase limit had been […]

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How to Find a Legal Job in Turkey?

The best place to start looking for a legal job in Turkey is via a quick Google search. You will come across multiple job listing sites and platforms. Often, you will get an immediate feeling of whether these job postings and the companies behind them are legitimate. Kariyer.net, which is only available in Turkish, or […]

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HOW TO ENTER TURKEY VIA ITS LAND BORDERS

Whilst the majority of people arrive in Turkey via air travel many thousands more visitors enter Turkey via its land borders. The country is bordered by 8 other countries meaning that there are numerous overland entry points for tourists to enter from. To help make it easier to plan a trip to the country, this article takes […]

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