In this post, we will show you some key facts why moving to Turkey might be a good choice.
Is £1000 per month enough to live in Turkey?
As a result of the recent exchange rate increase, Turkey has become a very attractive country for foreigners. A couple can live quite comfortably on a monthly income of £1000 or less. This amount will be sufficient to live in the western and southern cities of Turkey. If you are working remotely due to Covid19 or if you are retired, moving here is a very good option financially for you.
Goodbye Grey Weather, Welcome Sunny Days
There are lots of reasons to move to Turkey, including its climate. With a bright sunshine count of more than 250 days a year, you can enjoy the outdoor activities more. You can swim in the sea from March to November, and you can enjoy picnics or BBQs even in January.
Which cities in Turkey are more affordable for foreigners?
The biggest cities, Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir are the places where the expats live. Remote workers, tourists and retired people mostly prefer Kalkan, Marmaris, Bodrum, Didim and Çeşme on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts where the green and blue meet. Fethiye, Kalkan and Didim are the cities where the UK nationals mostly settled.
Is it easy to get a residence permit in Turkey?
Yes! It is not difficult to get a residence permit in Turkey compared to other European or Balkan countries. First of all, you should decide for what purpose you will get a residence permit in Turkey. You can spend your retirement or stay as a tourist. The long-term residence permit is usually granted for 1 year on the first application and extensions are made yearly. It is also possible to get a residence permit for your spouse and children.
Regardless of the type of residence permit, you must first rent or buy a property. If you choose to buy a property whose price is equal to or more than $250,000, you may be eligible to get Turkish citizenship directly. If you consider renting a house or apartment, your contract must be covered for at least 1 year and it must be notarized. Before applying, you must get your potential tax ID from the government’s tax office and then you should open a bank account. Apart from these, of course, you will need some documents containing your personal information. All of these will be requested from you during the application and interview.
For more detailed information, visit https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
