MOVING CHECKLIST
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Fees, procedures & deadlines last reviewed: April 2026. Always confirm with the official source before acting.
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My Türkiye Move Checklist
0/29 steps complete · 0% · Generated 7/22/2026
Before You Arrive · 0/6
- Check passport validity (6+ months)5 min · Free
- Research neighborhoods1–2 hours · Free
- Research Turkish health insurance2–3 hours · Plan ₺2,000–6,000/yr
- Prepare documents from home country1–2 weeks · Varies by country
- Pet documents (if applicable)~1 month prep · Vet-dependent
- Set up international money transfer1 day · Free
First Week · 0/6
- Get a Turkish SIM card30 min · ₺200–500 · Airport · Carrier shop
- Get your tax number (Vergi Numarası)10–30 min · Free · Any Vergi Dairesi
- Open a Turkish bank account1–2 hours · Free · Any branch
- Find an apartmentDays–weeks · 1 month rent + deposit
- Get an İstanbulkart5 min · ₺20 + load · Metro / kiosk
- Explore your neighborhoodOngoing · Free
First Month · 0/6
- Notarize your lease at Noter1 hour · ₺500–1,500 · Any Noter
- Buy Turkish health insurance1 hour online · ₺2,000–6,000/yr
- Apply for residence permit online1–2 hours · Application free; harç at appointment
- Attend residence permit appointment1–3 hours · Card fee + harç (varies) · İl Göç İdaresi
- Set up utilities in your nameVariable · Free transfer + deposits
- Set up home internet~1 week · ₺200–600/month
First 3 Months · 0/6
- Register phone IMEI (before 120 days!)30 min · Set annually by Revenue — verify current fee · Vergi Dairesi· 120 days from arrival
- Get E-Devlet password30 min · Symbolic fee · Any PTT
- Convert driving license (if needed)2–3 hours appt + prep · ₺3,000–5,000
- Find a doctor and dentistOngoing · Free public · varies private
- Start learning TurkishOngoing · Free apps · ₺500–2,000 lessons
- Join expat communitiesOngoing · Free
Fully Settled · 0/5
- Receive residence permit card30–60 days · Included
- Consider long-term plansMonths · Citizenship investment threshold $400k
- Find an accountant (Muhasebeci)Ongoing · ₺500–2,000/month
- Set renewal reminder (60 days before expiry)Plan ahead · Similar to first issue· Start 60 days before card expires
- Help a new expat!Ongoing · Free