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@Baybars Zaimoglu

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Registration: 01 July 2021

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Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
jidefageyinbo

I want to move to Turkey by jidefageyinbo

I want to obtain a visa to Turkey

Baybars Zaimoglu

There is no jobs in Turkey you better look another country .Turkey is not the place.Why Don't you try Montenegro ? I went for holiday and end up working there a week.Good luck wherever you go bring lots of $$$$$$$$ with you by cellphone rent etc you ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fandango2020

Any fellow Americans in Alanya? by Fandango2020

Alanya has everthing you need, however, I hardly know or met any fellow Americans in Alanya. would like to know if there are any living in here

Baybars Zaimoglu

Where you guys celebrate 4 th in Turkey ? Good place to  grab hot dogs& burgers beer may be fireworks.Most I miss independence day celebrations in LA  Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
N.maria

Best Izmir Neighborhoods? by N.maria

Which neighborhoods in İzmir are safe, affordable and within commuting distance to the business districts? For example Karşıyaka but which mahalle? Bostanlı and Mavişehir seem beautiful but too luxury and unaffordable. I'm ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Plus two world class shopping mall and fine dining . Bostanli marketplace and water front in mavisehir and light rail access I agree  . I   stay at Bornova College District ,it has metro option but unlike Chicago' s red line  not ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
mojo1953

Dreaded taxes by mojo1953

Retiring from the states. All monies deposited into american banks. Will I have to pay transfer fees between banks and will the turkish government tax my income???? I was told HSNBC was best bet. Any comments will be appreciated.

Baybars Zaimoglu

My favorite banks are Kuveyt Turk and  Yapi Kredi Bank.They have great customer service.In Antalya ,some employees speak German&Russian If you can.Yapi Kredi Bank ,you try different branches,some of them ,they bother to help you.There is ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
sofianecreole

I am looking for accommodation by sofianecreole

 Hello I am coming soon to settle in Turkey, I am looking for a single room, or studio to rent please help me

Baybars Zaimoglu

www..sahibinden.com has some you can reach them but I do not know they speak English. Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
hughesa1

Overstaying my tourist visa a day by hughesa1

My 90tg day is the 27th, tomorrow. It is much more convenient that I leave on the 28th instead. I'm wondering if there will be a fine, and how much. 

Baybars Zaimoglu

That's why It is good to reside either Izmir and Bodrum only a few miles off the coast  there are Greek Islands for re-entry  back to Turkey ,that's another 90 days for future reference.  Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Layla Yasmine

Learn/Practice Turkish by Layla Yasmine

Hello,I don’t live in Turkey but I started learning Turkish 2 weeks ago. I go every December to Turkey for the Mevlana Festival in Konya (I’m a Sufí) and want to learn to talk to locals.I’m looking for new friends or people ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Very good advice ,you don't  have to be worried about Turkish.Language barrier should not stop you moving Turkey.Always teenagers are willing to translate for you.Just ask help young people.I never eat and drink alone  there is always a ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Simba S

opening a bank account by Simba S

Hi guys, I am newbie here so apologies if my question is too trivial! Is it possible to open a bank account in Turkey without Ikamet? If so, which banks do that? I was told that it is possible, but today went to a Ziraat bank branch and they told ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

I'm not advocating anything illegal,of course you play by book.But not everyone lucky ,many Africans are reading this forum and hard to get tax ID or SSN here, I will give them a little heads up.That's all .If you buy a house more than $400000 ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Simba S

opening a bank account by Simba S

Hi guys, I am newbie here so apologies if my question is too trivial! Is it possible to open a bank account in Turkey without Ikamet? If so, which banks do that? I was told that it is possible, but today went to a Ziraat bank branch and they told ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

BUT do not forget even In U.S there are thousands of illegal aliens live without tax  ITN  ,bank account more than 20 years .Hard to believe it but forget Turkey, if people can make it in U.S without those, you can make it in Turkey 100 ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Simba S

opening a bank account by Simba S

Hi guys, I am newbie here so apologies if my question is too trivial! Is it possible to open a bank account in Turkey without Ikamet? If so, which banks do that? I was told that it is possible, but today went to a Ziraat bank branch and they told ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Even online banks ask tax ID etc.If you are visitor in any modern country,they will not open an account.You have to establish residency first,prove your identity with passport if you are not citizen,if you are Turkish citizen any goverment issued ID ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Simba S

opening a bank account by Simba S

Hi guys, I am newbie here so apologies if my question is too trivial! Is it possible to open a bank account in Turkey without Ikamet? If so, which banks do that? I was told that it is possible, but today went to a Ziraat bank branch and they told ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Kuwait Turk Bank has a great service  especially dealing with currencies.The moment you enter their door.Don't scare female employees have turbans ,very customer friendly.Do not close off U.S. bank accounts for tax returns and social security ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fandango2020

Turkey Cost of Living 2022 by Fandango2020

This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

It depends on where you live in Turkey.Istanbul requires more income but smaller cities a lot cheaper and safer than Istanbul.Based on your budget ,you can pick city.You can buy an apartment in Istanbul but same amount you can buy five of them some ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fandango2020

Turkey Cost of Living 2022 by Fandango2020

This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

I'm  retired person  from the U.S. and live better in Turkey rather than struggling with my pension in Chicago.In Izmir with $1000 you will rent a great place to live here.In Chicago I used to work a job plus my pension now in Izmir I do ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
N.maria

Best Izmir Neighborhoods? by N.maria

Which neighborhoods in İzmir are safe, affordable and within commuting distance to the business districts? For example Karşıyaka but which mahalle? Bostanlı and Mavişehir seem beautiful but too luxury and unaffordable. I'm ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Eskisehir  is great place to live ,congrats on your choice.I used to live there.A lot cheaper than Istanbul&Izmir.Rents are so cheap.Light rail goes everywhere,as cold as Chicago but no wind and few snowy days just cold.Youngest population ... Read More

Baybars Zaimoglu replied to a thread
2 years ago
N.maria

Best Izmir Neighborhoods? by N.maria

Which neighborhoods in İzmir are safe, affordable and within commuting distance to the business districts? For example Karşıyaka but which mahalle? Bostanlı and Mavişehir seem beautiful but too luxury and unaffordable. I'm ...

Baybars Zaimoglu

Reminder Izmir is also heavy with Somalians but not have snow.Drugs are small issue here.Youth gangs don't bother much.You may consider living full time in Cesme ,you can cross Greek islands anytime even buy a property on Greek islands. Read More