🇹🇷 Turkey
Istanbul and the coast: entry, housing, relocator life

Turkey remains a common relocation hub: strong flight links, practical daily life, Istanbul as a mega-city, and coastal towns for calmer remote work.
At a glance
Capital: Ankara
Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
Guide sections
- Visa and legal stay — Entry, residence, extensions
- Housing — Rent, areas, contracts
- Cost of living — Monthly budget
- Work and internet — Remote work, coworkings, connectivity
- Banking and money — Accounts, cards, transfers
- Healthcare — Insurance, clinics
- Transport — City and intercity
- Community — Expats, chats, networking
- Before you arrive — Relocation checklist