@charlick
Australian expat in Türkiye
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Australian
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 30 September 2011
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Mobile banking outside Turkey by Hollanerd
Hello, My husband and I want to moving to Turkey sometime in the future, that’s why we thinking to open bank account in Turkey to saving money for buying a house in Turkey. My husband is Belgian but have Turkish nationality too. So we ...
Yes, kimlik is residency permit as far as I know In this case you can buy just make sure you have roaming.It is not expensive if you just use it occasionally, don't sign up for any "deal" just ask for the use, say once a month. Read More
looking for an interesting job in Istanbul by Guest7982
Hello all expats & friends who are living in Turkey My name is Athena and I'm from Iran as I'm speaking persian,english and emphesisly a little bit Turkish :-) I have come to turkey 6 m ago .recently moved to Sisli and now looking ...
Reply Quote Dear infoaboutTurkey, ,Do you have any idea what it takes to get the registration in Turkey for what ever profession? No Turkish and bad english?? "lemme???" Perhaps she could apply for a hostess or waitressing in one of ... Read More
Mobile banking outside Turkey by Hollanerd
Hello, My husband and I want to moving to Turkey sometime in the future, that’s why we thinking to open bank account in Turkey to saving money for buying a house in Turkey. My husband is Belgian but have Turkish nationality too. So we ...
Yes indeed, you need a Turkish mobile No. No other way can you do any transactions. We use our Turkish mobile on "roaming" when away, this works. Maybe you could buy and register a mobile with your cousin's address and use the roaming ... Read More
Residency permit for wife by charlick
I am the wife of thirty five years, living here in Istanbul for over six years. I am retired. Husband works. Husband received residency permit, I had to apply for mine. Had all documents ready, translated. One officer did not except the marriage ...
Thank you!!!! Like I said, rules are rules! Read More
Stamp Duty after flat purchase by jontownsend
This is my first post so hello everyone! I bought a flat 6 months ago and haven't received any Stamp Duty bill or claim from the authorities. I know this needs paying, and I have the money set aside, but I do not know which authority can clear ...
Ours was 6 years ago. The lawyer took much more than the lawyers in HK or in Melbourne and the property cost less! Read More
Residency permit for wife
I am the wife of thirty five years, living here in Istanbul for over six years. I am retired. Husband works. Husband received residency permit, I had to apply for mine. Had all documents ready, translated. One officer did not except the marriage ... Read More
Stamp Duty after flat purchase by jontownsend
This is my first post so hello everyone! I bought a flat 6 months ago and haven't received any Stamp Duty bill or claim from the authorities. I know this needs paying, and I have the money set aside, but I do not know which authority can clear ...
We got told we had to pay an extra 1K USD for stamp duty a few months after the sale was completed....Not happy Jan. (Aussie expats might know that saying) Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
As far as I understand, over 65 years of age you do not have to pay Health İnsurance if you have a residency visa. "August 5, 1014 General Directorate of Migration " Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Sorry can't help you there.The only thing is for sure, it is far better here than in the Philippines and India. The only people I have seen begging were the gypsies and some syrian kids. Every country has their rich and poor, homeless and ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Well kRuben, you are wrong about the medical care here. from personal experiences in emergency situations. AND in the "public" hospitals. Excellent care and highly professional,experienced doctors and nursing staff. No waiting for hours ... Read More
Resident Permit Appointment by zeynepmae
Hello all, I am trying to get an Ikamet. I am an American, and with the recent visa issues, it has been difficult. I completed the application but can not get an appointment. I can get to the appointment page and have tried at least 20 times, it ...
Dear Xeeschan, If I may, one question. Can one stay away from Turkey for six months every year if on short term visa? One government body say YES the other NO. Very confusing!!!! Can not get an answer on the phone even in Turkish. Thank you!!! Read More
Visa to service by GuestPoster752
does anyone know a visa services company that can help me process my visa application from istanbul and prepare papers for me?
Please read "Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migration Management", there is a warning about "third real / corporate people offering help etc.." A good site to look at regarding all the ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Sultanahmed-"old city", Göreme-"another planet? Ephesus. To retire? Izmir or Fatih? Never been to Antalya or surroundings as yet but seems too touristic even though a lot of "yabanci" live there. The traffic in ... Read More
Re-new residency visa by charlick
I am dreading to go through this again!!! Two years ago we were running about to get all the necessary documents, made the appointment, fronted up after waiting for hours, of course THAN!!!-----I was told all those papers was un-necessary and I can ...
Exactly what I am talking about. Nobody seems to know the new rules so how can we comply??? Hope your daughter was successful and good luck with her studies! Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hello fellow Australian, Sorry we only know all the tourist sites, can't help! We are retiring in Hungary, Budapest----in a few years time though----- as we have an apartment there and love the lifestyle and culture. But we love Turkey too, ... Read More