Relocation & Settlement Guidance
Everything that happens after you land.
The part nobody warns you about. We prepare the applications, book the appointments, come with you when you need someone who speaks Turkish, and keep track of your renewal dates afterwards.
Everything on this list is ours to worry about.
Settling in is mostly a series of small problems: a form in a language you don't read, an office that closed at three, a landlord asking for documents you've never heard of. That's exactly what we're for.
- Residence permit (ikamet) applications — short-term, family and student routes
- Appointment booking and accompaniment on the day
- Renewal tracking so a permit never lapses by accident
- Turkish tax number
- Bank account opening
- Health insurance appropriate to your permit type
- Address registration and e-Devlet setup
- Rental search, contract review and negotiation
- Utility connections — electricity, water, gas, internet
- School places for children, including mid-year transfers
- Driving licence exchange and vehicle registration
- Sworn translation, notary and power of attorney
- Neighbourhood guidance — where to live and why
- A person to call when something unexpected comes up
People we do this for every week.
Step by step, with a person you can reach.
Assess your route
Which permit type actually fits your situation. Choosing wrong is the single most common cause of rejection, and it costs months to unwind.
Document pack
A precise list of what you need, arranged in the right order, with translations and notarisation handled.
Application and appointment
We submit the application, book the appointment, and go with you if you'd like us there.
Setting up daily life
Bank account, insurance, address registration, utilities, schools and anything else that needs a Turkish speaker.
Renewals watched
We keep your dates on file and tell you when it's time, so nothing expires while you're busy living your life.
Documents to gather
Requirements vary by permit type and change from time to time, so treat this as a starting point — we'll confirm the exact list for your case:
- Passport and photocopies of the relevant pages
- Biometric photographs to the current specification
- Rental contract or property deed for your address
- Health insurance valid for your permit period
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Previous residence permits or visas, if you've held any
Relocation questions.
Which residence permit do I need?
It depends on why you're here — short-term, family, student and work permits all have different conditions and different evidence requirements. Tell us your situation and we'll tell you which route fits and what it realistically takes.
How long does a residence permit take?
The timeline varies with permit type, city and how busy the migration offices are. What reliably speeds it up is a complete, correct file submitted the first time. What slows it down is a missing document discovered at the appointment.
Can I open a bank account before I have a permit?
Usually you need a tax number first, and requirements differ between banks — some are considerably more flexible with foreigners than others. We'll point you at the ones that work and go with you if needed.
Will you come to appointments with me?
Yes, if you'd like. A lot of what goes wrong at these offices is a language problem rather than a paperwork problem, and having someone there who can answer a question on the spot makes a real difference.
My application was rejected before. Can you help?
Often, yes. The first thing is understanding precisely why it was refused — the stated reason and the actual reason aren't always the same. Once we know that, we can tell you whether reapplying is sensible and what needs to change.
Do you help after everything is set up?
That's most of the value. Renewals, a new address, a child changing school, a document a bank suddenly wants — you keep our number and use it.
Tell us where you're starting from.
Send a message and we'll come back with the honest version — what's involved, what it costs, and what to prepare. The first conversation is free.
The other three.
Same team, same file. Most people start with one and come back for the next.