Knowledge Base
Practical guides based on processes we have been through ourselves. No translated government pages or secondhand advice.
How to Get Turkish Citizenship
Every route to a Turkish passport: property investment, marriage, exceptional circumstances and the standard five-year path.
How to Apply for a Residence Permit
A detailed walkthrough of the ikamet process - from online application and document checklist to biometrics and what to do if refused.
Buying a Car in Turkey as a Foreigner
Everything you need to know about buying, registering and insuring a car in Turkey - from choosing new vs used to the notary transfer.
How to Get a Work Permit
Employer-sponsored and independent work permit applications explained, with document requirements and current processing times.
Opening a Turkish Bank Account
Which banks accept foreigners, what documents you need, and how to get set up with online banking and a debit card.
Exchanging Your Driving Licence
How to convert a foreign driving licence to a Turkish one, including the medical check, translation requirements and nufus appointment.
Sworn and Certified Translation
When you need a sworn translator vs a notarised translation, where to find one, and what official documents typically cost.
How Turkish Notaries Work
What notaries do in Turkey, when you need one, how appointments work and what to expect on the day.
Taxes in Turkey for Foreigners
Income tax, property tax, vehicle tax and more - a plain-language breakdown of the Turkish tax system for expats.
Buying Property in Turkey
From finding a property to getting the tapu in your name - due diligence, military clearance and the full purchase process.
Importing a Vehicle to Turkey
Customs procedures, temporary import permits, duties and the paperwork involved in bringing a foreign vehicle into Turkey.
Healthcare in Turkey
Public vs private healthcare, SGK registration, hospital visits and how the system works for foreign residents.
Registering Your Address
How to get your yerlesim yeri belgesi - the address registration document you need for almost everything in Turkey.
Vehicle Inspection (Ekspertiz)
What happens at a vehicle inspection, how much it costs, and why you should never skip it when buying a used car.