

Nilsthomas
German looking for information about Türkiye
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German
Lives in Frankfurt
Registration: 23 January 2014
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In retrospect, would you move again to Turkey? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Turkey, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

Well it is normal that restaurant, bar and hotel staff is hospital, because that is their business. However for the rest... Administration is from the middle ages, complicated and it takes long time. For everything in Turkey you probably need a ... Read More


VEHICLE ISSUES WHEN MOVING TO TURKEY by YorchSparrow
Hello, I have the following question. ¿May I take my vehicle (from Spain) to Turkey? I´ve heard that they don´t like foreign vehicles to be in the country and they are making it hard to keep it there or something like that. :unsure

Crazy bureaucracy, isnt it? There must be government workers here who live from eating papers. Why dont they ask for a notarized birth certificate copy of your grandmother and a signed photograph of Gottlieb Daimler? The only thing that do not need ... Read More


Driving in Turkey by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Turkey? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

I agree to everything that has been said here. The Turkish drivers (Istanbul) are the most irresponsible drivers I have met up to now (however I have never been to India/Pakistan...). Give-way signs and rules, red lights are simply ignored, people ... Read More


I need help for by Tabea
Hey, My name is Tabea, I'm from Germany and right now I am doing my Erasmus semester in Istanbul and I really felt in love with this city and Turkey. Because of that I am writing one of my research papers in university about the differences ...

This is not correct. A German passport does not open you any doors in Turkey. Even a master degree in Engineering is not enough for Turkish authorities. In my case, I needed a confirmation that I am an Engineering specialist to aquire my work permit. Read More


New resident permit regulations in Turkey by -gray-
Hi, Does anyone have any experience with the new residence permit regulations in Turkey? What do you need to apply? Where do you apply? How long roughly does it take? Any other hints or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

What is a blue book? Read More


To bring the car to Istanbul by Crix
Hello, Im moving to Istanbul in august and i wanted to take my car with me. I've read that it is not posible to be more than 3 months in Turkey for a forenian car. In other websites I read that the maximun period of time is 6 months. I would like to ...

Any News concerning this Topic? I also would like to bring an older car. My idea is the following: -Import the car and pay the import tax -> how is the tax calculated? (Car more than 10 years old) -Register the car with a local number plate -> ... Read More


Monthly salary in Istanbul by dstanley
Hi Everyone, I am travelling to Istanbul tomorrow to hook up with the relocation guy who works for my company. I have been offered a promotion, that means a slight pay cut in English money, but I understand could be ok in ...

What is an "environmental allowance"? I think max tax rate is 35% thats lower than some other European countries... Read More


Monthly salary in Istanbul by dstanley
Hi Everyone, I am travelling to Istanbul tomorrow to hook up with the relocation guy who works for my company. I have been offered a promotion, that means a slight pay cut in English money, but I understand could be ok in ...

Is there a significant difference between the Euro and the Asia side? And if yes, whats it? Read More