{"id":23945,"date":"2022-02-02T12:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T09:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bicakhukuk.com\/?p=23945"},"modified":"2023-05-06T21:55:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T18:55:16","slug":"establishing-your-life-in-turkey-and-first-steps-to-be-taken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bicakhukuk.com\/en\/establishing-your-life-in-turkey-and-first-steps-to-be-taken\/","title":{"rendered":"First Steps for Establishing Your Life in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first steps in a foreign country are always a source of questioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat documents are needed? Can I work on Turkish territory? Do I need to have Turkish health insurance? Can I rent<\/a> or buy<\/a> real estate?”<\/span><\/p>\n

The questions are many, and we will try to answer them briefly. For more information, we invite you to regularly consult the legal articles<\/a> that we put online and which explain more precisely each of the categories mentioned below.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the BI\u00c7AK law firm has several lawyers, all competent in different sectors, so that ALL the procedures can be carried out by our firm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Foreigners who wish to enter Turkish territory must have a national identity card or a passport. Many foreign nationals will need a visa to enter Turkey. The standard Turkish tourist\/visit visa is valid on a multiple-entry basis for a period of up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Some cruise ship passengers, who arrive at sea ports to visit as tourists, may be exempt from needing a visa, assuming they have an eligible passport and are staying for less than 72 hours. Please note, if you wish to stay more than 90 days in Turkey, you must apply for an “ikamet”, residence permit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you make any decisions about moving to Turkey, you are recommended to get a tourist visa and spend those 90 days travelling in the areas you think you might want to settle. You travel from Marmaris, Bodrum up the Aegean coast all the way to Izmir or even to Fo\u00e7a and beyond. Of course you can also go the other way to Fethiye, Antalya, Alanya or even beyond to the east. In 90 days you can get a pretty good idea of what area you may want to focus on for a first place to live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can apply for your visa at your nearest embassy or consulate, or you can obtain an eVisa online. An eVisa costs around $35, plus a small service fee, which can be paid by credit or debit card. If you decide to apply for an eVisa, you must do so at least 48 hours, and up to three months, before you travel. It is always advisable to carry a printed copy of your eVisa, in case there are any technical errors.<\/span><\/p>\n

An eVisa is only valid for the purpose of travel, tourism, and commerce. Be wary of using unauthorised websites, which could charge additional fees or issue fake eVisas. You can visit the official government website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are planning on remaining in Turkey for a period of more than 90 days, you can apply for a long-stay visa before you travel. Alternatively, once you are in Turkey, you can obtain a residence permit<\/a> from the local authorities, so long as you do so before you have been there more than 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are entering Turkey by crossing a land border, be sure to check that your passport has a dated entry stamp, before you leave and continue your journey. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you enter Turkey, and that there is a full blank page available for the entry and exit stamps.<\/span><\/p>\n

Living or working in Turkey<\/span><\/h3>\n

All foreigners wishing to live and \/ or work in Turkey are required to obtain residence<\/a> and\/or work<\/a> permits. Work and residence permit application in Turkey is a complicated process due to the bureaucracy, language barrier and paperwork involved. We analyze expat\u2019s \u201cas is\u201d visa situation and simplify the process with the related Authorities in obtaining residence<\/a> \/ work<\/a> permits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Residence permit<\/span><\/h4>\n

Before applying for a residence permit<\/a>, please clarify whether you are seeking;<\/span><\/p>\n