LoneStarGuy
American expat in Türkiye
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Registration: 08 June 2023
Waste Management in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Turkey, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
In our country waste management is usually run by Lucchese and Colombo Crime families . We pay inflated rates especially as restaurant owner in NYC& Long Island . At least free of charge in Turkey. Forget about it Read More
Thinking to move to Turkey by advfamilyemail
Hi,I am thinking to move my family to Turkey and looking for a safe and conservative city that has an international schools. My Turkish friend suggested Bursa. is there any other option? if, yes, can you please update me with the city name and ...
Kushadasi is real nice place to live but Fethiye & Oludeniz have plenty of British people.Quality of education is on the floor in Turkey.Public schools are not good.Izmir has good schools and close to Chesme but $$$$Good luck . Read More
Thinking to move to Turkey by advfamilyemail
Hi,I am thinking to move my family to Turkey and looking for a safe and conservative city that has an international schools. My Turkish friend suggested Bursa. is there any other option? if, yes, can you please update me with the city name and ...
Antalya and Istanbul , you need $ 3000 month to live comfy buddy.Iranians living mostly in Istanbul.Iranians who do not have money or need a job .No choice but Istanbul. Los Angeles& Houston I lived long years also huge Iranian population if ... Read More
Overstaying in Turkey and Ways to Resolve it by bluemushrooms
If someone is overstaying in Turkey, can he stop deportation by buying a property in Turkey?
In and out Greece and Bulgaria Come on.Visa overstay is hard to do.If you have excuse, they may extend it.Do not do in the States you may get 10 years ban ( no visa for USA 10 years)But Turkiye has fines and joke penalties. Read More
Evolution of banking services in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Another problem for Americans in Turkey is investment accounts.So do not close Fidelity,Charles Schwab or Robinhood brokerage accounts which are free.Isbank& Akbank is charging $15 per transaction .Same service is free in the U.S. Be aware of ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
My social security checks are problem because of Turkish banks are lazy .There is no better form of payment than U.S. Government checks in the world but all of the banks refused to cash my checks in$.Turkish banks are competing for Turkish retirees ... Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Ask for money to buy airline ticket etc Do not send any money.Just in case it is fake job offer.You should come to Turkey in order to find a job rather than applying jobs remotely.Serious company will send you money and never ask money.You should ... Read More
How can I relocate to Turkey? What are the work permits like? by nabeelazaidi
I need to understand the processes and how the job market is in Turkey.
At least ask 3 times of your apartment rent.First search for an apartment and get idea of rental prices before negotiating your pay.Minimum wage is $300 which is not enough especially big cities.Seaside towns are even more expensive such as Cesme, ... Read More
How can I relocate to Turkey? What are the work permits like? by nabeelazaidi
I need to understand the processes and how the job market is in Turkey.
One of the worst place to work in Europe If you have no skills.It may take 2 years to find a job in Turkey.Apartment rents are so high at least bring $ 12000 with you until you get your feet on the ground.Turkey is good place to retire not for ... Read More
American living in Eskisehir (and Istanbul on weekends) - new member by ShotQueen76
Hi Everyone, I'm an Ohio native who has been living in Turkey since 2004. I lived in Istanbul from 2004-2007, and then moved to Eskisehir due to my husbands job. I would love to meet some new people (of all nationalities!). Especially in or ...
I got it.S Sport plus airing live NFL games.Available some bar across atMillion Performance Hall.Bartender nice guy put on TV.Anadolu University actually has a football team and soccer team.But sad thing is Baltimore again ... Read More
American living in Eskisehir (and Istanbul on weekends) - new member by ShotQueen76
Hi Everyone, I'm an Ohio native who has been living in Turkey since 2004. I lived in Istanbul from 2004-2007, and then moved to Eskisehir due to my husbands job. I would love to meet some new people (of all nationalities!). Especially in or ...
Is there any place watch to NFL in Eskisehir or Istanbul on Sundays and Mondays ?Dallas Cowboys or Houston Texans ?I know I'm loser but what I can do .I'm from H-Town .Bar or TV channel ? Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Pay rates are so miserable in Turkey.If you're looking for a job .You'd better look somewhere else.Look countries' minimum wages and other conditions.Turkey's minimum wage a little over $300 which is not good.The best way to find is going that ... Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
It is easy to make friends.I always frequent same coffee house,restaurant or bar.You become regular there and meet people.Simple and works. Read More
Nose job surgeon by GuestPoster22103
Hey, I’m looking into rhinoplasty and want some advice on doctors etc. Who is a trusted and experienced nose surgeon in Turkey? I’m getting my nose done and want tips from people who has been through the same or have knowledge of this
There is Healthy Life Clinic in Bayrakli part of Izmir.Check out their page on Instagram. ***they speak English,German and Spanish.Fix airport transfer,Hotel room everything.Serkan Tugen owns clinic and have dental,plastic surgery,weight loss ... Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Just ask company to airline tickets to be sent to you.If they are serious they will.Otherwise they are scammers. Read More
Hi，everyone by laison1245
Hi everyone, I'm Laison and I've just joined the community. I run my own cross-border payment company with MSO MSB PCI and other payment licenses, and I hope to have business cooperation opportunities with you all here.
Citibank is just fine thanks.Most of expats accounts in their countries another in Turkiye like Yapi Kredi Bankasi, Kuwait Turk Bank or Isbank.Western Union is doing good job since 1800 ? Money Gram as wellJust give a call U.S Embassy in Ankara ... Read More
Finding a job in Turkey by Bahaar Sawra
Hi, how easy is it for an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer with 30 years experience to find a job in Turkey?Thanks and kind regards,Renu
In Turkey they will pay you too little.Try European countries first but you are desperate to leave your country .You may try.But remember Turkey is not a place to work since Minimum wage is one of the worst in the world.Good place to retire not ... Read More
Turkey Mersin by Guest97853
I have tried living in Mersin for the past 4 months. My husband is Turkish and I am looking for friends who can speak English and really just friends to help me retire there in the near future. Finding gender equality challenging there and according ...
Best cities for women in TurkeyIzmir,Alanya and Eskisehir.Many women walking alone no one bothers.In Eskisehir .Police chief is so good.There are lots of undercover cops everywhere worse than Houston. Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
A good company sends you cash to buy your tickets etc. Otherwise do not send any money.Best way to find a job is coming here and apply with local address . Read More
Working on student residence permit? by luwifiame
Hello everyone, Is it possible to work while learning?
Be aware of unemployment but amazingly no hourly rates unlike The States.Cafe jobs pay you around 500 TL a day but you work long hours I guess but plenty of help wanted signs on the windows.In Eskisehir there was an immigration raid while I was ... Read More
Disabled concessions for importing a car from the UK? by marktmorgan
Hi allAm sure such things don't exist, however I thought I'd confirm.Ive already sold my normal automatic car and have bought a cheap (£1500) automatic Toyota and had the hand controls from my old car fitted.So the question is are there any ...
I do not know but In Eskisehir Best place to live for handicapped people.Mayor himself I guess handicapped. My own Texas GovernerGreg Abbott handicapped but useless piece of shit can not do anything. Read More
WiFi and mobile questions by marktmorgan
Hi everyone.I've read a lot about home WiFi not being that great in most parts of Turkey...fact or fiction? If so what types of speeds are you getting?In the short term I'll be using a Turkish SIM for tethering. Can anyone give me an idea of what a ...
It is way too slow but at least there is.No satellite connection unless you work for U.S. Embassy . But U.S. hours they go sleep.When you work Eastern or Central time zone ,speed of internet is adequate. Turkcell has little better than Vodafone. ... Read More
I need a job in turkey a caregiver or nanny,can I get it ? by reymondmusiima
If yes that's my contact +256783981980
Why on the earth you want to work in Turkey ? You must be so desperate. If you get visa try somewhere else.High unemployment and minimum wage nearing $300 per month .One of the worst place to work.Even Turkish people moving abroad big numbers ... Read More
Working on student residence permit? by luwifiame
Hello everyone, Is it possible to work while learning?
If you speak about Turkey.It is possible but there is high employment here ,even you find a job .They will pay you less then minimum wage which is around $ 310 per month.It is easy to work illegally here but this is not place to work.You better ... Read More
restaurants in Alanya by cdw057
I do not understand that there are no Indian (or for that matter Chinese/Mexican.Thai) restaurants in Alanya. We miss that, but in high season there will be quite some interest (in any case from us) (even if permanent residents),Bottom line, good, ...
Turkey is not appealing to foreign restaurant operators unlike Germany or Holland. Many European counries have immigrants all over the WorldMexican,Thai,Peruvian and Indian immigrants welcome to Turkey in order to open Restaurants .Turkish economy ... Read More
Where in Turkey can we live comfortably ? by lenabkirk
We are moving to Turkey in a few month. Our income will be around $4,000 usd per month. Where in Turkey we can live comfortably with that income? Family of 3. Only big cities , our son is a sprinter, we need sport centers. Thank you
Your best bet either İzmir and Eskisehir. Your son will like it. For teenagers I'd say Eskisehir which is safer than İzmir. İzmir's proximity to seaside town of Cesme and ferry to Greek islands for grocery shopping at least once a ... Read More
POEA AGENCY IN PHIL TO PROCESS FOR TURKEY by easylife1010
Hello I am about to hire someone from Phil. Even her visa is ready and her ID came to me. But today she went to POEA office to process and she learned that she cant process for Turkey without agency. So i ask to u if anyone knows an agency to ...
$413 that's what you will get a month in Turkey.You may try some other country.Condition is getting worse if you look for a job.Try Greece or Bulgaria. Read More
The importance of local language in Turkey by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Turkey. Here are some questions to get ...
German& Russian also spoken heavily depends on city.Arabic is also big now.Most teenagers speak some English.I met students speaking French&Italian at High School in Istanbul. Read More
Job employment by tubcwilliams
I am Tubman Chima Williams from Nigeria, I am a very easy going person who love meeting people who are tolerant and caring confidential, I want to live and work in turkey permanently
My friend There is a high unemployment in Turkey.I recommend you try another country or online sales job which pays in Dollars. If you have income from overseas it is great place to live.You should try West Europe for jobs.Even Turkish people moving ... Read More
Outgoing SWIFT from Turkey, please recommend the bank by Mike Churkin
Dear forum members, I need to SWIFT some money abroad from Turkey, but my bank (Deniz) does not permit it due the fact I don't have an Ikamet. Is it a common issue or there are some banks could do it? Please advise!
And surprisingly Kuwait Turk bank has a great customer service.I could not cash my social security check there but tried everything to solve matter. Show no prejudice ladies with headscarf but really nice but do not shake hands so keep your hands ... Read More
Outgoing SWIFT from Turkey, please recommend the bank by Mike Churkin
Dear forum members, I need to SWIFT some money abroad from Turkey, but my bank (Deniz) does not permit it due the fact I don't have an Ikamet. Is it a common issue or there are some banks could do it? Please advise!
Yapi Kredi Bank is the most friendly to U.S. passports.They are resourceful Read More
Outgoing SWIFT from Turkey, please recommend the bank by Mike Churkin
Dear forum members, I need to SWIFT some money abroad from Turkey, but my bank (Deniz) does not permit it due the fact I don't have an Ikamet. Is it a common issue or there are some banks could do it? Please advise!
Western Union or Moneygram available many Banks but $ 25 per transfer fee though Read More