Turkey is a frequent hub: direct flights, mega-city Istanbul (Kadıköy / Cihangir / Beşiktaş) or calmer Antalya. For Russian passports visa-free is usually 60 days - then e-ikamet. There is a digital nomad track (~$3k/month income), but it is a process, not a border stamp.
TRY inflation - budget in USD/EUR. Start with visa and the checklist.
At a glance
Capital: Ankara (life is often Istanbul)
Language: Turkish
Currency: lira (TRY); rent often USD/EUR
Entry (RU): often visa-free ~60 days
Watch-out: vergi + ikamet unlock banks and leases
Guide sections
- Before you arrive60 days, vergi, neighborhood, eSIM
- Visa and legal stayikamet, digital nomad
- HousingKadıköy / Cihangir, sahibinden
- Cost of livingbudget $1,300–2,500+/month
- Work and internetfiber, coworkings, Turkcell
- Banking and moneyTRY, ikamet, cards
- Healthcareinsurance, private clinics
- TransportIstanbulkart, metro, ferries
- Communityexpats, Telegram, coworking
- CitiesIstanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Cappadocia
- Why Turkeypros and cons
- Scams and risksikamet, rent, taxis
- Foodkebap, delivery