The number of foreigners buying real estate in Turkey is increasing every year. The question often arises as to how an inheritance is transferred in Turkey in the event of the death of a foreigner who had property or an account in a bank institution in the resort country during his lifetime. The Republic of Turkey has its own procedure for the right of inheritance, which is set out in detail in the...
In Turkey, mobile phones are registered by law. The measure was taken to combat illegal imports, so each device is assigned a unique number. All foreigners who want to stay in Turkey for more than 120 days and use a local SIM card must register their phone and pay a tax. The system that controls the connection of numbers to Turkish mobile operators is called CEIR. After purchasing a SIM card you will...
It is no secret that Turkey, like many other countries, is located in a geological fault zone and earthquakes sometimes occur here. So some investors have legitimate questions about the seismic safety of the Republic of Turkey. In today's article we will look at where earthquakes occur most often in Turkey, which areas are considered the safest, and what to look out for when choosing a property. Seismic...
Today's article explains what rules foreigners should follow when bringing their pets into the Republic of Turkey, what documents to collect and how to prepare a pet for such a trip. Applicable rules for bringing pets into Turkey One person can bring two pets (cats, dogs, birds, ferrets) or 10 aquarium fish across the Turkish border. If there are more pets, you have to pay a duty. Alternatively,...
Over the past year, the Migration Office of the Republic of Turkey has been tightening the requirements for obtaining an initial residence permit. Numerous refusals to issue a tourist ikamet at the end of 2022 have also caused concern for people who need to extend their residence permit in Turkey. Today, we will try to figure out how to extend your residence permit in Turkey and minimise the risks of a...
Since the beginning of 2019, foreign nationals wishing to buy an apartment or business premises in Turkey must obtain an expert property valuation report before signing the ownership documents. What is a property valuation? What is its purpose? What are the criteria for the valuation? Let's try to understand in today's article. What is the purpose of a property valuation in Turkey? A property...
While Turkish schoolchildren have gone on winter holidays, let's understand the peculiarities of Turkish education. The school system in Turkey consists of three stages, each of which lasts 4 years, resulting in a total duration of compulsory education of 12 years. The first stage is elementary school (ilk okul) grades 1-4. The second stage is secondary school (orta okul) grades 5-8. The final...
On January 27, 2023, two meetings were held at the migration office of Antalya, which were attended by 60 people. The private and general questions of the audience were answered by the head of the Department for work with foreigners of the Migration Service of Antalya, Gokhan Bey: Obtaining a primary tourist residence permit Is there still an opportunity to get a primary tourist residence permit in...
When planning to buy real estate, open a business or move to the Republic of Northern Cyprus, you cannot do without a personal account in one of the local banks. To do this, you will need to confirm your trustworthiness and fulfill a few simple conditions. In this article we will tell you how to open a personal account in a bank of Northern Cyprus. Account opening procedure The scheme of work and...
Since January 1, 2023, Turkey has changed the rules for obtaining citizenship by investment when purchasing housing. Now it has become impossible for a foreigner to obtain citizenship when buying real estate in shares, for example, with his spouse. Now each object should have only one owner. And housing should not have previously participated in the citizenship by investment program. Also, it is...
