@janecrrphilae
English expat in Türkiye
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Registration: 21 August 2023
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Reviews on Real estate by SJM2024
Hi All!I am a newbie exploring the idea of being an expat in Turkiye. Currently in USA and and just starting to understand the process.Could you share the agencies who helped you? Have you heard of these?Armaya Real estate, ...
@cdw057Hi, there is a man in Fethiye we pay to help us with the residency process, but there's only so much he can do. As you say, things change all the time here, so we'll just have to wait and see. Read More
Reviews on Real estate by SJM2024
Hi All!I am a newbie exploring the idea of being an expat in Turkiye. Currently in USA and and just starting to understand the process.Could you share the agencies who helped you? Have you heard of these?Armaya Real estate, ...
@reddyionic0pHi, we rent an apartment in the Mugla region (Fethiye), but apparently the regions in Turkey vary in regards to residency applications, so it's best to check with the area you are considering moving to. It is also worth bearing in mind ... Read More
Reviews on Real estate by SJM2024
Hi All!I am a newbie exploring the idea of being an expat in Turkiye. Currently in USA and and just starting to understand the process.Could you share the agencies who helped you? Have you heard of these?Armaya Real estate, ...
If I were you, I would check out the latest residency rules, because they changed recently. Now, residency renewals have to be done every six months (previously 1-2 years), pensions must be apostilled, and people who have been here for years are ... Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye within 2 years and intend to replace my 6 year old iPhone during that time. I found several websites that states that a banderol fee is assessed for registering a phone purchased outside of Türkiye. ...
If you don't register your phone that you brought in from abroad, your service will be blocked. It happened to my husband and I, but we are still able to use with them with wifi and for whatsapp. However, it means we can't dial out or receive ... Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
@JimJThanks so much Jim - will do. Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
Oh, ok. We were just getting confused, thinking we would apply from there. We didn't have to do anything like that when we moved to Turkey. Can anyone recommend a lawyer who is fair-priced to help out with the D-type process? Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
@janemulberryWow, that seems a strange way of going about things, doesn't it? Thanks, I had no idea about that. Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
@PlovdivEdThank you. Yes, we would just be visiting intially, and once over there we would set in motion the plans to apply for the type D-visa to stay for longer. Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
Ok, many thanks for your help. As UK citizens who have lived in Turkey for four years, do you have any idea if we would be able to come to Bulgaria from Turkey without applying for the initial visa (90 day period)? Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
Thanks for your reply Jim. Having been here for just four years on temporary residence status (ie not citizenship) do you think this is still the case? If so, do you have any idea of where we would need to go to get this done in Turkey? Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
@janemulberryHi Jane, can you tell me if the ACRO (criminal record certificate) needs to be apostilled for the D-Visa application?Thanks Read More
Burgas region - helper with visas for expats?
Hi, my husband and I live in Turkey and are looking to relocating to Burgas in Bulgaria (we are British). Is there anyone available in the area that can help with visa applications and other matters pertaining to living there? Read More
Moving - shipping companies in Fethiye region
Can anyone recommend a good shipping company in the Fethiye region? We are looking to move to Bulgaria? Read More
VPN blocks by janecrrphilae
Hi, has anyone experienced their VPN being blocked recently? We are with Surfshark, and understand that it is one of sixteen vpns that have been blocked recently. Does anyone have any further information or advice about ways of getting around it?
We have managed a small work around but it's only temporary until the electric cuts out (we use a firestick). Try connecting to a server on Surfshark. It probably won't actually connect, but wait for a few minutes, then disconnect the wifi, then ... Read More
Living in Turkey? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Turkey. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
I completely agree with you. It's very disappointing. Read More