charlick
Australian expat in Türkiye
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Australian
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 30 September 2011
Mobile banking outside Turkey by Hollanerd
Hello, My husband and I want to moving to Turkey sometime in the future, that’s why we thinking to open bank account in Turkey to saving money for buying a house in Turkey. My husband is Belgian but have Turkish nationality too. So we ...
Yes, kimlik is residency permit as far as I know In this case you can buy just make sure you have roaming.It is not expensive if you just use it occasionally, don't sign up for any "deal" just ask for the use, say once a month. Read More
looking for an interesting job in Istanbul by Guest7982
Hello all expats & friends who are living in Turkey My name is Athena and I'm from Iran as I'm speaking persian,english and emphesisly a little bit Turkish :-) I have come to turkey 6 m ago .recently moved to Sisli and now looking ...
Reply Quote Dear infoaboutTurkey, ,Do you have any idea what it takes to get the registration in Turkey for what ever profession? No Turkish and bad english?? "lemme???" Perhaps she could apply for a hostess or waitressing in one of ... Read More
Mobile banking outside Turkey by Hollanerd
Hello, My husband and I want to moving to Turkey sometime in the future, that’s why we thinking to open bank account in Turkey to saving money for buying a house in Turkey. My husband is Belgian but have Turkish nationality too. So we ...
Yes indeed, you need a Turkish mobile No. No other way can you do any transactions. We use our Turkish mobile on "roaming" when away, this works. Maybe you could buy and register a mobile with your cousin's address and use the roaming ... 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 ...
Thank you!!!! Like I said, rules are rules! Read More
Stamp Duty after flat purchase by jontownsend
This is my first post so hello everyone! I bought a flat 6 months ago and haven't received any Stamp Duty bill or claim from the authorities. I know this needs paying, and I have the money set aside, but I do not know which authority can clear ...
Ours was 6 years ago. The lawyer took much more than the lawyers in HK or in Melbourne and the property cost less! Read More
Residency permit for wife
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 ... Read More
Stamp Duty after flat purchase by jontownsend
This is my first post so hello everyone! I bought a flat 6 months ago and haven't received any Stamp Duty bill or claim from the authorities. I know this needs paying, and I have the money set aside, but I do not know which authority can clear ...
We got told we had to pay an extra 1K USD for stamp duty a few months after the sale was completed....Not happy Jan. (Aussie expats might know that saying) Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
As far as I understand, over 65 years of age you do not have to pay Health İnsurance if you have a residency visa. "August 5, 1014 General Directorate of Migration " Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Sorry can't help you there.The only thing is for sure, it is far better here than in the Philippines and India. The only people I have seen begging were the gypsies and some syrian kids. Every country has their rich and poor, homeless and ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Well kRuben, you are wrong about the medical care here. from personal experiences in emergency situations. AND in the "public" hospitals. Excellent care and highly professional,experienced doctors and nursing staff. No waiting for hours ... Read More
Resident Permit Appointment
Dear Xeeschan, If I may, one question. Can one stay away from Turkey for six months every year if on short term visa? One government body say YES the other NO. Very confusing!!!! Can not get an answer on the phone even in Turkish. Thank you!!! Read More
Visa to service
Please read "Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migration Management", there is a warning about "third real / corporate people offering help etc.." A good site to look at regarding all the ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Sultanahmed-"old city", Göreme-"another planet? Ephesus. To retire? Izmir or Fatih? Never been to Antalya or surroundings as yet but seems too touristic even though a lot of "yabanci" live there. The traffic in ... Read More
Re-new residency visa by charlick
I am dreading to go through this again!!! Two years ago we were running about to get all the necessary documents, made the appointment, fronted up after waiting for hours, of course THAN!!!-----I was told all those papers was un-necessary and I can ...
Exactly what I am talking about. Nobody seems to know the new rules so how can we comply??? Hope your daughter was successful and good luck with her studies! Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hello fellow Australian, Sorry we only know all the tourist sites, can't help! We are retiring in Hungary, Budapest----in a few years time though----- as we have an apartment there and love the lifestyle and culture. But we love Turkey too, ... Read More
Re-new residency visa
I am dreading to go through this again!!! Two years ago we were running about to get all the necessary documents, made the appointment, fronted up after waiting for hours, of course THAN!!!-----I was told all those papers was un-necessary and I can ... Read More
Transporting dog from airport to apartment by tk_kaplan
For those who have moved to Istanbul with your pet dog (assuming a big dog like a Labrador), how did you transport the dog and the large crate (which you are required to use to check into the plane) from the airport to your apartment? What were ...
Just got a reply from Gerry Pahl and if you get in touch with him he can help you to whom contact in the US. Quote: " I can guide him to the best contact in the USA to assist." Good luck!!! Read More
turkey or sweden? by zeinamsinno78
actually i am a bit confused. my husband would like to move to sweden since he works in the IT management and auditing, and it seems life would be easy going there. i chose istanbul since i know it almost well but i need to figure out if it is the ...
Been there done that, it is nice to be an academic is it not??? Read More
Transporting dog from airport to apartment by tk_kaplan
For those who have moved to Istanbul with your pet dog (assuming a big dog like a Labrador), how did you transport the dog and the large crate (which you are required to use to check into the plane) from the airport to your apartment? What were ...
Dr Gerry Pahl BVSc (syd.) MRCVS Room 8C Tower 2 Hong Kong Gold Coast Tuen Mun, HONG KONG Office/Fax: +852 2403 9628 Mobile: +852 93151470 IPATA Director at Large www.petexportvet.com This is the in HK, lovely man, he might able to help you more ... Read More
Transporting dog from airport to apartment by tk_kaplan
For those who have moved to Istanbul with your pet dog (assuming a big dog like a Labrador), how did you transport the dog and the large crate (which you are required to use to check into the plane) from the airport to your apartment? What were ...
Sumerman Uluslararasi Tasimacilik Transportation infrastructure in Istanbul, Turkey Address: Ferahevler Mahallesi, Çelik Sk. No:40, 34000 Sarıyer/Istanbul, Turkey Phone: +90 212 223 58 16 Istanbul Office - 1 Menekse Sokak, Ferahevler, ... Read More
Transporting dog from airport to apartment by tk_kaplan
For those who have moved to Istanbul with your pet dog (assuming a big dog like a Labrador), how did you transport the dog and the large crate (which you are required to use to check into the plane) from the airport to your apartment? What were ...
I am late to answer as I just came across your post. We brought our three huge cats from Hong Kong and had no trouble at all. Only 20 min. wait and they were given to us by SEVEN!! attendants . That was all. Got a mini-bus to our accommodation. I ... Read More
turkey or sweden? by zeinamsinno78
actually i am a bit confused. my husband would like to move to sweden since he works in the IT management and auditing, and it seems life would be easy going there. i chose istanbul since i know it almost well but i need to figure out if it is the ...
Perhaps your question should be : Which country would welcome you and give the opportunity of a good job??? By the way, we are Australian, lived all over in Asia and Eu too but love Turkey most of all!! Read More
Turkish feeling unhappy in lstanbul by Umut_teacher
Hello Everyone, l moved to lstanbul last week and l am already feeling unhappy here. Eventhough l m Turkish l feel like l cant fit into Turkish culture anymore. l had spent eight years abroad; England, Saudi arabia, Dubai... l was previously ...
.....on the other side of the fence! Read More
Calling outside of turkey? by Salma93
Hi everyone Can someone please tell how to make calls outside of turkey, international calls? In the uk we use phone cards to call anywhere in the world I haven't been able to find anything like that in turkey? Thanks:)
We are using the Skype to phone. Cheap and easy just create an account and top it up when low on money Read More
Pets in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Turkey have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Turkey? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
My dear girl I never said Turks are bad!!!!!!!! Read my comments carefully please!! Come out our way and have a look the "dog-farm" and the miserable lifey they are subjected too than I wonder if you would think, by putting them to sleep ... Read More
Pets in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Turkey have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Turkey? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Oh yes??? Except whem they are straving, freezing, lack of shelter and water! There is a paddock near Orhanle with about a thousand dogs. Once in a while a truck comes with mainly bread to feed them but no shelter or water trough . Lots of puppies ... Read More
Vietnamese tries to get visa for Turkey
The marriage certificate has to be translated into turkish and signed by a notary and you do have to apply with your husband. You are NOT automatically get your residency permit, I had to apply and pay separately a few days after my husband got his ... Read More
Import tax on electrical goods by gosta73
Hi, I'm moving to Ankara for work in January and will be bringing a laptop, smartphone and kindle. Will I have to pay import tax on these at the airport? They're all used items for my personal use. Many thanks
Hi Mr. Xeeschan, We had to pay 780 TL for the computer and a Kenwood Chef but it was three years ago. Read More
Construction Noise Laws by kev.geo
Hi, Two part question. 1.) Are there any laws in Istanbul that restrict construction noise? Example: 7:00 to 18:00. If so I am going to complain to my municipality if these laws are broken in my neighborhood. 2.) Are there any areas within ...
Congrat James!!!! Well put!!! Fully agree!! "If you don!t like the heat, go out of the kitchen" Read More
Announcement of the Hungarian Citizens in Turkey
Why is it a party project, why not just Hungarian friendship project??? Do we need financiers and for what please ? Sounds politically motivated project and this belongs to Hungary and not Turkey, where we are guest and living in peace, thank you! Read More
Best universities with in or of campus job opportunities by sadiqueanam
Selamwalaikum, i am a graduate Engineer and I am looking forward to apply for my MBA in Turkey. I am looking for a college that offers students opportunities to work while studying to make up for the living expenses. I would be really glad if ...
Sabanci University has an excellent full-time MBA program - good facilities for students to. I hear that Sabanci just started offering a part time MBA also Read More
insurance by charlick
Hi Everybody! I wonder if there is somebody who knows of a insurance company who would insure a house contents. I am looking for one for ages but even the banks will not do it. Tried a few but no luck so far. According some of my Turkish friends, it ...
Thank you Olgun, we will look into it!!! Read More
insurance by charlick
Hi Everybody! I wonder if there is somebody who knows of a insurance company who would insure a house contents. I am looking for one for ages but even the banks will not do it. Tried a few but no luck so far. According some of my Turkish friends, it ...
Hi, Thanks!!! We know all the formalities and regulations. I keep in touch with the Turkish agent who helped to bring the cats here from HK . The problem is to get them back here as he can't help there You will have to be careful when the your ... Read More
insurance by charlick
Hi Everybody! I wonder if there is somebody who knows of a insurance company who would insure a house contents. I am looking for one for ages but even the banks will not do it. Tried a few but no luck so far. According some of my Turkish friends, it ...
Love to but can not do!! İI am far too old and a jabancy and an academic, By the way, can i ask you something please? We have to go to a europien country every years for three months and would like to take our 3 cats with us. We know all the ... Read More
insurance by charlick
Hi Everybody! I wonder if there is somebody who knows of a insurance company who would insure a house contents. I am looking for one for ages but even the banks will not do it. Tried a few but no luck so far. According some of my Turkish friends, it ...
Thank you for your reply. Maybe it would be a good business opportunity for somebody to start up a good business, a lot of people would engage their services, for sure!!!! Insurance companies make a mint this way in Australia as hardly ever happens ... Read More
insurance
Hi Everybody! I wonder if there is somebody who knows of a insurance company who would insure a house contents. I am looking for one for ages but even the banks will not do it. Tried a few but no luck so far. According some of my Turkish friends, it ... Read More
Witch hazel by charlick
Would somebody know where to buy Witch Hazel astringent in İstanbul? İs it available in Turkey? Would appreciate an answer!!!
Thank you very much! :top: Read More
Witch hazel by charlick
Would somebody know where to buy Witch Hazel astringent in İstanbul? İs it available in Turkey? Would appreciate an answer!!!
Thanks very much! Dickens pharmacy did not come up on google search though? Read More
Witch hazel
Would somebody know where to buy Witch Hazel astringent in İstanbul? İs it available in Turkey? Would appreciate an answer!!! Read More
mower
Yes thank you very much. I will contact them. How did you find this????? Read More
Salami
You could be right, maybe it only applies to Ebay but I read the Turkish Paypal site and there are lot of complaints regarding this matter. I just have to keep trying to find out all the rules and regulations here in Turkey so we can live happy ever ... Read More
mower
Obviously I can not get one here. How do you cat grass in a small area? Oh well, back to the shearer!!! Read More
Salami
Would anyone know if we could buy the Hungarian Pick salami here in Istanbul? Or are we allowed to get some in from Hungary? I can't make out the custom regulations in Turkey for individuals to import very small amount of foods for own use. Is it ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Turkey
1. Warm people 2. Yummy food 3. Interesting culture 4. Close to Europe 5. Fascinating history Read More
mower
Merhaba! I need a non-motorized lawn hand mower. The one you can push forwards and back wards to cut the grass. I have seen them ın Australia but can't find them here. To cut the grass with shears takes one hour and lots of blisters and sore ... Read More
How did you move??? by charlick
Not sure where to post this?! Has anyone moved with household items, clothing, etc. computer but no furniture? Seems awfully hard to understand the requirements about valuing the goods. I have no idea how much were the things we own. Some we brought ...
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.Yes one never knows how will the custom treat one! We are using Allied Pickford International Movers, they have a very good reputation. In Istanbul Bergen International Movers will take over to get us through ... Read More
How did you move??? by charlick
Not sure where to post this?! Has anyone moved with household items, clothing, etc. computer but no furniture? Seems awfully hard to understand the requirements about valuing the goods. I have no idea how much were the things we own. Some we brought ...
Thank you for your detailed reply.Our goods will go cargo. The moving company will have to list all serial No's for elect. goods and make detailed list packed in every box. When arrives in Istanbul, we will have to go with our passport, residential ... Read More
What will happen to me if I overstay my visa? by Sonyachuang
Hi Everyone: I am Sonya from Taiwan. I am going to stay in Turkey for non-employment company visit from March 23 to May 28(67 days in total). However, I just got a 60-day visa from the Turkish Trade Office in Taiwan and was asked to apply for ...
I thought there is a new law, that one can stay for ninety ( 90 ) days. Look up the new rules and regulations on the immigration turkish web-site. Read More
Banking in Istanbul by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Istanbul? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
We had no hassles opening accounts in Turkey and we live in Hong Kong. We visited the bank in Central HK, the bank officer completed the Turkish HBCS's account opening forms for us, we signed them, and 4 days later we got the advice that our HSBC ... Read More
Grocery shopping online in Istanbul by charlick
We want to order groceries online but we can not find an online store in English. Do they exist?
You can order groceries online in English at the below link ;) http://www.kangurum.com.tr/kangurum3-web/browseShopCatalog.do?shopId=1 If that doesn't work, go to migros.com --> sanal alışveriş --> pick your city and town and then on ... Read More
Grocery shopping online in Istanbul by charlick
We want to order groceries online but we can not find an online store in English. Do they exist?
They sure do exist! You can order groceries with Migros through: http://www.kangurum.com.tr There is an English option for you but also if you use Google Chrome, it can roughly translate websites into English for you. I love this service because ... Read More
Grocery shopping online in Istanbul
We want to order groceries online but we can not find an online store in English. Do they exist? Read More
Cat Food
Thank you. We did nor know and our cat carrier did not know either that we have to microchip the cats. How did the baby take the travel? How did you manage the descend? Poor things usually get very sore ears.Seventeen hours??? I thought thirteen ... Read More
How did you move???
Not sure where to post this?! Has anyone moved with household items, clothing, etc. computer but no furniture? Seems awfully hard to understand the requirements about valuing the goods. I have no idea how much were the things we own. Some we brought ... Read More
Cat Food
Thank you for your reply. One of our cats will not touch dry food unusual as the cats here mainly feed on dry and nothing else. Maybe if he is hungry enough he will get use to it, will save the vet fee for teeth cleaning. Yes we know about the ... Read More
Cat Food
Hi Everybody! I would love to find out if I will be able to buy these brands of cat food in Istanbul: Fancy Feast by Purina Mon Petit by Purina also. Royal Canin dry food. Fresh chicken and beef would be available for sure. Anyone a cat lover? What ... Read More
Buying property by charlick
We were just about except a job offer in Istanbul when we came across some articles about inheritance, wills, etc. As we understand it, if one spouse dies, 50% of the property goes to the relatives and so on. How can anybody retire in Turkey under ...
Thank you Mr G. Well here one earns twice as much as you get in T. The facilities are fantastic, unless you are a tourist or visitor for a few months it is dreary. It is a money-full of existence. We rather be poor and happy.Plus the research ... Read More
Buying property by charlick
We were just about except a job offer in Istanbul when we came across some articles about inheritance, wills, etc. As we understand it, if one spouse dies, 50% of the property goes to the relatives and so on. How can anybody retire in Turkey under ...
Thank you again, Mr Gocek.This information will make our decision easier. We both very much like Turkey. We loved the the Turkish people do not take life so seriously and are not so worshiping the good old mighty dollar. They know how to enjoy life, ... Read More
Buying property by charlick
We were just about except a job offer in Istanbul when we came across some articles about inheritance, wills, etc. As we understand it, if one spouse dies, 50% of the property goes to the relatives and so on. How can anybody retire in Turkey under ...
Thank you Mr Gocek for your reply. The truth is, if you have no children, parents or grandparents you still have to give away half the property to unknown, distant relatives. This is the law I don't understand. A lot of people got into trouble ... Read More
Buying property
We were just about except a job offer in Istanbul when we came across some articles about inheritance, wills, etc. As we understand it, if one spouse dies, 50% of the property goes to the relatives and so on. How can anybody retire in Turkey under ... Read More