# Türkiye Relocation

> Independent calculator-led hub for foreigners moving to Türkiye. Free to use, no signup. We cover Turkish citizenship by investment, residence permits, tax residency, foreign-income rules, and cost of living across major Turkish cities.

We are not affiliated with any Turkish government body, law firm, real-estate agency or insurance broker. Every calculator surfaces its underlying assumptions and last-updated date. Editorial team and methodology: https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/about/team and https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/about/editorial-process.

## Calculators

- [Turkish Citizenship by Investment Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/citizenship-by-investment-calculator): All-in cost of Türkiye's CBI programme — USD 400K property route plus sunk fees, family additions and timeline. Anchored to Presidential Decree No. 5042 and Land Registry fee schedule.
- [Turkey Tax Residency Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/tax-residency-calculator): Score Turkish tax residency exposure (183-day rule + permanent home + family location).
- [Foreign Income Tax Checker](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/foreign-income-tax-checker): Eligibility check for foreign-income rules and the proposed 20-year exemption.
- [Residence Permit Cost Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/residence-permit-cost-calculator): Government fees, insurance, document costs by nationality bracket and family size.
- [Istanbul Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/istanbul): Monthly budget for foreigners across Istanbul districts.
- [Antalya Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/antalya)
- [Bodrum Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/bodrum)
- [Ankara Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/ankara)
- [Izmir Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/izmir)
- [Fethiye Cost of Living Calculator](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/fethiye)
- [Istanbul vs Dubai Comparison](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/compare/istanbul-vs-dubai)
- [Moving to Turkey Checklist](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/moving-to-turkey-checklist)

## Country guides (most-cited audience pages)

- [Moving to Türkiye from Russia](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/relocate-from/russia): Largest active relocation cohort. Visa-free 60 days; tightened banking access since 2022.
- [Moving to Türkiye from the UK](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/relocate-from/united-kingdom): British retiree heart. Visa-free 90/180; established Fethiye + Bodrum communities.
- [Moving to Türkiye from Germany](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/relocate-from/germany): Multi-generational ties. Dual citizenship now permitted both sides.
- [Moving to Türkiye from Iran](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/relocate-from/iran): Largest Iranian community outside Iran in Istanbul. Visa-free 90 days.
- [Moving to Türkiye from the USA](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/relocate-from/usa): US worldwide income reporting follows you; FATCA-compliant Turkish banking widely available.

## Long-form guides

### Tax
- [Türkiye 20-Year Foreign Income Tax Exemption](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/tax/turkey-20-year-foreign-income-tax-exemption): Source-backed explainer on the proposed 20-year exemption from Turkish tax on foreign-source income for qualifying new residents.
- [Turkey Tax Residency Rule](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/tax/turkey-tax-residency-rule): How the six-month / 183-day test works for foreigners, including domicile, exceptions and treaty issues.
- [Does Turkey Tax Foreign Income?](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/tax/does-turkey-tax-foreign-income): Resident vs non-resident rules, Turkish-source income, treaties and remote-work cautions.

### Residency
- [Turkey Residence Permit Guide](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/residence-permit/turkey-residence-permit-guide): Who needs a Turkish residence permit, when to apply through e-İkamet, official sources.
- [Turkey Digital Nomad Visa](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/digital-nomad/turkey-digital-nomad-visa): Requirements, documents and tax cautions for the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate.
- [Freelancer in Turkey](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/freelancer-in-turkey): Tax, residence and work-permit basics for foreigners freelancing from Turkey.

### Cost of living
- [Cost of Living in Turkey for Expats](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/turkey): 2026 city-by-city expat budgeting guide.
- [Istanbul Cost of Living for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cost-of-living/istanbul-for-foreigners): Rent, food, transport and monthly budget estimates for Istanbul.
- [Best Cities to Live in Turkey for Expats](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cities/best-cities-to-live-in-turkey-for-expats): Compare Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Ankara, Bodrum, Fethiye, Alanya, Eskişehir.

### Property & rental
- [Renting in Turkey as a Foreigner](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/rent/renting-in-turkey-as-a-foreigner): Lease, deposit, utilities, address registration and red flags.
- [Can Foreigners Buy Property in Turkey?](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/property/can-foreigners-buy-property-in-turkey): Official process, costs and key checks.

### Banking
- [How to Open a Turkish Bank Account as a Foreigner in 2026](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/banking/turkey-bank-account-for-foreigners): Tax number, address evidence, source-of-funds questions, branch-by-branch variation.

### Healthcare (private insurance)
- [Private Health Insurance in Türkiye for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/healthcare/turkey-private-health-insurance-for-foreigners): Residence-permit suitability, comprehensive coverage and family considerations.

### Family
- [Moving to Turkey with Children](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/family/moving-to-turkey-with-children): School options, children's permits, healthcare and city-by-city family trade-offs.

### Neighborhoods
- [Best Istanbul Neighborhoods for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/cities/best-istanbul-neighborhoods-for-foreigners): Şişli, Beşiktaş, Cihangir, Bebek, Kadıköy, Moda — what each is good for.

### Reference
- [Official Turkish Government Sources for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/government/turkey-official-resources): The 10 government portals foreigners actually need.
- [International Schools in Türkiye for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/education/international-schools-in-turkey-for-foreigners): What international schooling actually costs, by tier and city.
- [Driving in Türkiye for Foreigners](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/guides/driving-in-turkey-for-foreigners): Foreign licence rules, exchange process, buying a car, insurance.
- [Relocating Pets to Türkiye](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/guides/relocating-pets-to-turkey): Documents, vaccines, microchip rules, airline coordination.

### Country guides (long-form)
- [Moving from Germany to Turkey](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/move-to-turkey-from-germany): Visa, tax residency, dual citizenship, cost comparison.
- [Moving from the UK to Turkey](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/move-to-turkey-from-uk): E-visa, 90-day rule, NHS gap planning, residence permit.
- [Moving from the UAE to Turkey](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/move-to-turkey-from-uae): Entry rights, tax residency shift, banking, cost comparison.

### Study
- [Study in Türkiye for International Students](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/study-in-turkiye/international-student-guide): Universities, costs, residence permit, scholarships, health insurance.

## Helpful Links directory

- [Official Turkish Government Websites & Apps](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/helpful-links): Curated directory of 50+ official portals foreigners use during relocation, organised in 13 categories.

## Updates / changelog

- [What's changed](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/updates): Short, dated entries when something material moves on Turkish relocation rules, our calculators, or our guide library.
- [Updates RSS feed](https://www.turkiyerelocation.com/updates/rss.xml)

## Crawler policy

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## Contact

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