Turkey Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Turkey. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Turkey.
Visas & Permits
- Turkish immigration requirements: What you need to come to Turkey
- Turkish visas: Visa types and application requirements
- Work permits for Turkey: How to apply for a work permit
- Turkish residence permits: Applying for a residence permit
- Turkish citizenship: How to become a citizen of Turkey
- Turkey E-Visa: What is it and why do I need one?
Jobs
- Introduction: The Turkish job market
- Looking for work: How to find a job in Turkey
- Job applications in Turkey: Cover letters, CVs and job interviews
- Turkish employment contracts: Your rights and responsibilities
- Working in Turkey: Hours, culture, working conditions
- Tax numbers: How to register for a Turkish tax number
- Social security in Turkey: Unemployment and disability
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Turkish housing market
- Renting: Finding a flat in Turkey
- Student housing: Student residencies and other options
- Sealing the deal: Turkish leases and rental agreements
- Utilities: Gas, electricity, and water in Turkey
Property
- The Turkish property market: Real estate in Turkey
- Getting Started: How to find your dream property in Turkey
- The purchasing process: Paperwork and contracts
- Financing your property: Loans and mortgages in Turkey
- Additional property costs: Taxes and insurance
- Utilities: Gas, electricity, and water
- Letting: How to let property in Turkey
Health
- Introduction: The Turkish health care system
- Public healthcare: Public hospitals in Turkey
- Private healthcare: Private health insurance in Turkey
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers and ambulances
- Pharmacies, dentists, ophthalmologists: Turkish health services
Money
- Turkish banks: Opening a bank account in Turkey
- Money in Turkey: Cash, cards and ATMs
- Transfers: How to transfer money in Turkey or abroad
- Turkish Taxes: Income and other taxes
- Managing your finances: Investing in Turkey
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: Making phone calls in Turkey
- Fixed lines: Setting up a phone line in Turkey
- Mobile phones: How to get a mobile line in Turkey
- Internet: Connecting to the web in Turkey
Education
- Introduction: The Turkish education system
- Public education: Public schools and kindergarten in Turkey
- Private education: Private and international schools
- Entering Turkish university: Applications and tuition
- Studying in Turkey: Life at a Turkish university
Business
Travel & Leisure
- Public transport in Turkey: How to get around in Turkey
- Driving license: Getting a driving license in Turkey
- Driving rules and regulations: Stay on the right side of the law
- Driving in Turkey: Driving conditions
- Renting & importing a car in Turkey: How to rent and import a car
- 36 hours in Istanbul: A weekend travel guide
- A visit to the hamams of Istanbul: A physical and spiritual cleansing
Culture
- Introduction to Turkish cuisine: From savoury dishes, to desserts and coffee
- A tour of Istanbul: Top 10 things to see and do
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad