faisalkhan999
Pakistani expat in Türkiye
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English, Urdu,
Registration: 11 August 2017
Looking for a Licensed Translation Office in Argentina
Working on a project, looking for licensed (preferably) translator to translate some documents between Spanish & English and vice versa.From where can I find such people and what might be the hourly rate? Read More
Like to try Istanbul as an English expat. by Rockdad
Hello New member here. I've never been to Istanbul, or Turkey, so I'm fishing in the dark. I first thought of living in Athens, which I know well, but I'd like to try somewhere new, Istanbul, as an English expat. I'd begin with an ...
Plenty of AirBnB hosts will gladly rent you out to you in the long term for the budget you have cited. Heck, you could hop around to a different place every month should you so desire. Once you get acclimatized and befriend someone who is Turkish, ... Read More
Short Term Tourist Visa Renewal to Stop After 1st of Jan 2020 by faisalkhan999
A lot of immigration companies are now preparing for the new law that would be coming into effect on the 1st of January 2020, which would prevent the renewal of the short-term tourist visa, unless, for example, you choose a different ...
I don't say anything. Deduce yourself from the announcement. I think it is a deterrent to flush out all the over-stayers, illegal immigrants and those who are abusing the privilege, like coming here on a tourist visa and then working without ... Read More
Short Term Tourist Visa Renewal to Stop After 1st of Jan 2020 by faisalkhan999
A lot of immigration companies are now preparing for the new law that would be coming into effect on the 1st of January 2020, which would prevent the renewal of the short-term tourist visa, unless, for example, you choose a different ...
My colleague found this update on facebook, (apologies I don't have the exact URL from where this was taken): ''About Ikamet Permissions. If you stay in Turkey for more than 90 days, you must obtain a residence permit. After that, if ... Read More
Short Term Tourist Visa Renewal to Stop After 1st of Jan 2020
A lot of immigration companies are now preparing for the new law that would be coming into effect on the 1st of January 2020, which would prevent the renewal of the short-term tourist visa, unless, for example, you choose a different ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Turkey by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Turkey can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
I'll start by saying, it varies. For most expat packages, your term sheet/employment contract is provided to you and negotiated every year. Yo can certainly negotiate and haggle with your respective employer on the offer, but be aware of the ... Read More
Advice moving to Turkey (Istanbul) with Husband and 2 small kids by annousse
Hello everyone, My husband is considering moving all of us to Turkey (we are Arab Canadians living in the Gulf). Specifically Istanbul for business. I could use some recommendations for where we can move, neighbourhoods that have nurseries, ...
You will be lost without actually coming here, spending good 2-3 weeks and seeing different neighborhoods. The beautiful thing about Istanbul is there is a neighborhood out there that you will fall in love with it. The problem is, there are too many ... Read More
Can I make both ends meet with TL 7500-8000 ??
You will be cutting it close. It is an average salary, but then it depends a lot on your lifestyle. Health insurance should also be taken into account and unforeseen expenses (there always are unforeseeable expenses). so whilst 7500-8000 will get ... Read More
Residency for students in a private school in Turkey.
Schools per se cannot issue you any sort of documentation that would be the basis of your residency. As it has been rightly pointed out, you need to secure your own residency and then your children can be confirmed into the school, i.e. you can ... Read More
Bank account without residence permit by Defrenda
As someone stated it this a catch 22 subject. When applying for a residence permit, the officer might and will most probably ask you to show your capability of self support. This shall be documented by sufficient fund deposited into a Turkish bank ...
Just to amplify on my experience: 1. You need not have a 'Turkish' bank account statement to show proof of funds. Your bank statement from your country of origin can be accepted. Turkish statement is nice, but not mandatory. What you have ... Read More
Are there Pakistani in Istanbul? by wasimkazi2000
Assalam Alaikum, I am Pakistani American and want to move to Istanbul with my wife and 2 little daughters. Please let me know is there Pakistani community around? And I heard there is a war threat from Seria? Whats all this? I also have lived ...
Schools are expensive. If your kids are very young, there is a possibility to have them enrolled in local Turkish schools, but I don't have that experience, also, I am NOT sure you can enroll them in those schools if you are a foreigner. My ... Read More
Looking to move family to Turkey & setup consulting business by Aussie_Turk
hi all, Looking for advice please... I'm an Australian born Turk, looking to move to Istanbul with the family to give life a shot there as my current line of work is flexible, as I work from home....so Istanbul or Melbourne, should not ...
TO answer your questions: 1. I would create two companies, one can be a Delaware or European company, and the others a regular company here in Turkey. The Delaware/European entity is the one that you bill from. and is where the money is received. ... Read More
International schools in Turkey by Negthestraightface
Hello everyone. I'm planning to move to Izmir and am hoping to study 11th grade in an international school (don't know the language well enough to study in a public school). The fee is also important. Can anyone help me out?
International Schools in Turkey are great at marketing and few actually deliver. The ones that do, cost an arm an a leg. Easily expect to pay USD 15,000 (minimum) to about $25,000 per year for your studies. This would not include bus service and a ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
You must ship your articles using a licensed moving company, etc. They will let you know exactly what can/cannot go, during the pre=inspection phase of your move. A couple of weeks before your goods are due to arrive in Turkey, the local appointed ... Read More
Health insurance for foreigners/Residence permit by Noorah7
Hello people, Can somebody please quote the price for yearly price for the health insurance for the residency permit?
At a private hospital when I had a bad cold/flu, I had to get blood test, etc. and I went into the emergency, the cost was about TL 1,300 Later on, I had pneumonia and again I went into emergency, blood tests, chest-xray, CT scan, internal ... Read More
Health insurance for foreigners/Residence permit by Noorah7
Hello people, Can somebody please quote the price for yearly price for the health insurance for the residency permit?
For a health insurance costing less than TL 500/person/year. No visits, no blood tests, no x-ray etc. are required. Read More
Health insurance for foreigners/Residence permit by Noorah7
Hello people, Can somebody please quote the price for yearly price for the health insurance for the residency permit?
The health insurance you will get for your residency application will vary between 400-500TL per YEAR. Before you get too excited, allow me to explain. This type of health insurance is extremely basic. It does NOT cover regular GP visits or things ... Read More
Hello, anyone has experience with English speaking real estate agents?
Find a lawyer, who speaks English. Ask them to help you review the rental agreement lease. It might cost you a pretty penny, but would be worth it. Read More
Doing business in Istanbul? by Rajamansoor
Hi I am Mansoor from Pakistan. I am thinking about moving to Istanbul with family and do some small business like a Cafe , a restaurant or a pizzeria. Is it feasible to do it ? Are there good opportunities for foreigners to do business there ? ...
Starting an ethnic cafe or restaurant, needless to say, you will have an advantage over the regulars, but it is a tough, tough business. Look at TripAdvisor and the 28-30 Pakistani/Indian restaurants and you will find they are STRUGGLING. I happened ... Read More
Any recommendations on the school? by GuestPoster114125
Hi I’m planning to move to Turkey and I’ve got a 13 years old son. Any recommendations on the school? Thanks.
English schools in Turkey are expensive. Think, horrendously expensive. These schools are called "International" schools, and in MOST cases only non-Turkish citizens can attend these schools. So if you got citizenship by investment, then ... Read More
Moving to Istanbul
Do remember: #1. If you're coming here only using your passport/visa of another country, you cannot stay for more than 90 days in the last 180 day period. Read More
How Long Does It Take To Get A Tourist Residence Permit?
As of today, the appointment times are about 10 days or so apart from the date you apply (it depends on the location you are applying from also). Assuming your documents are complete, about 2-3 weeks and the card should arrive. Pretty much the same ... Read More
Turk Telekom problem by Enteacher13222
I am just writing to enquire if anybody else is experiencing internet connection problems. My apartment in Kozyatağı is connected to Turk Telekom for the last 12 days I have had no service of any kind. The school that I work for has ...
Thank your lucky stars you are not dealing with Turk Cell. One of the biggest issues in Turkey is when something goes wrong, for example the fiber is damaged or a communication equipment piece goes out of service, the ordering process takes time ... Read More
Thoughts about this school (MEF) and neighbourhood (gaziemir) by Stergia.agl
Hello, I am moving to Izmir from Greece and I would like to be informed about some questions. Does everyone know if the international school MEF is good? And also is gaziemir a good and safe region to live? Thank you so much if you reply. Have a ...
As my kids are moving to Istanbul, I looked at both the school. If your kids are doing the International Baccalaureate, then this is THE school to put them in. Unfortunately, it is expensive. Costing almost as much as a college/university in ... Read More
Business formation timeline by GuestPoster69354
Hi everyone, I'm looking for any information on how long is the business formation of limited company. Any leads on companies who assist foreigners in registering company will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Yes, you can do it on a tourist visa. However, the paid-up capital rules for tourist only registered companies are different from those registered by Turkish citizens (I cannot be 100% certain of this, but this is what I've gathered). Read More
Istanbul by bijou88
hi i am coming to istanbul in september to study at aydin university i would like to know if there is an online store where i can buy everything from groceries, to clothes, shoes, electronics, to sheets with delivery. i would like to know which ...
You can buy groceries online, by registering with Migros (which is the equivalent of say Carrefour). There are many times of Migros, denoted by the letter "M". Single M = very small grocery store. MM = slightly larger - has multiple ... Read More
Tourist Residence Permit
You can get it - but the paperwork that you will have to submit is painful. You will have to show a legal lease, the ownership certificate by the owner, the municipality address document, etc. Easier to book a hotel long term and use that. It all ... Read More
latest touristic residence permit policy in Istanbul
For short-term residence permit on the tourist visa, the maximum they dish out now (post-April 2018) is 6-months. The documentation requirement is much more stringent which now includes a full medical (that takes 1.5 days), as well as additional ... Read More
Business formation timeline by GuestPoster69354
Hi everyone, I'm looking for any information on how long is the business formation of limited company. Any leads on companies who assist foreigners in registering company will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Typically takes 1 day to file, and about 1.5 days for all the paperwork to be completed. You will have to do a little bit of running around, but 5 working days at best. Look at a lawyer who can help you for this. I used her: ... Read More
Residency permit for wife by charlick
I am the wife of thirty five years, living here in Istanbul for over six years. I am retired. Husband works. Husband received residency permit, I had to apply for mine. Had all documents ready, translated. One officer did not except the marriage ...
The rules are ever changing. Even the immigration officers themselves have a tough time, but the system on which they file is up to date (the website is not). No matter what your story is, or how well you may be connected, they have to enter the ... Read More
Are there Pakistani in Istanbul? by wasimkazi2000
Assalam Alaikum, I am Pakistani American and want to move to Istanbul with my wife and 2 little daughters. Please let me know is there Pakistani community around? And I heard there is a war threat from Seria? Whats all this? I also have lived ...
Best place to leave? #seriously? Read More
Are there Pakistani in Istanbul? by wasimkazi2000
Assalam Alaikum, I am Pakistani American and want to move to Istanbul with my wife and 2 little daughters. Please let me know is there Pakistani community around? And I heard there is a war threat from Seria? Whats all this? I also have lived ...
Thank your lucky stars for YouTube. You can learn to cook all the delicious foods, 1000s of videos. Yes, sourcing spices might be an issue, but I think you will be able to manage it. Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, I'm a Banking & Payments Consultant. Working for a private (licensed) company in Turkey in the payments & banking space as a Chief Operating Officer. Currently, I am shuffling between Karachi, Pakistan and Istanbul, Turkey. Hope ... Read More