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Experience of an expat in Turkey. 

 

Turkey is a great place for holidays and is known as one ofthe best tourist sites in the world. Many people from all around the world come to Turkey for their vacations. However, many people move to Turkey for some other specific reasons as well. This includes studying, working or for family reasons as well. The people here are very friendly, which is one of the reasons why so
many people are attracted to this place. They find it a dream to not only go to
Turkey as a tourist, but also to explore it. Touring to Turkey and living in
Turkey are very different experiences. You need to look at many things, including
food, residence, employment, and health care as well. In this article we are
going to tell you a few key points that you should know before moving to
Turkey.

1) A regular source of income 

Everything in this world comes at a value. To live in Turkeyyou will need a source of income as well. That source of income can be through anyway either by the means of a business, or a job. There are many opportunities in Turkey as it is a growing country. You will need a work
permit, and after that you will easily get a job, and build your life as a
foreigner in this beautiful city. Moreover, many people live in Turkey and work
as freelancers. Though the currency rate may differ, you can still earn and eat
well. Just keep in mind that you will have to calculate your total cost of
living and your earnings according to the currency rate at that time.

2) Decide your residency, either rental or property ownership.  

Before moving to Turkey, you should decide and plan on whereyou will live. Deep research should always be done so that you can decide on what suits you the best according to your earnings. To get information you should contact real estate. It is not necessary that you should call them, you
can take information from their websites as well. Data shows that foreigners
prefer renting a place to live. However, you should yourself judge the pros and
cons of renting and buying a property in Turkey.

Property ownership, rather than just renting, is moresustainable and advantageous as it provides certain rights to a foreigner, such as a residency and citizenship. For example, a foreign property owner and their family can obtain a residence permit in Turkey and, after 5 years of residing,
gain the right to apply for Turkish citizenship.

Working with a proper and experienced real estate firm canhelp you complete all your transactions and legal work without any hurdles.

3) Best Places to Live in Turkey 

Turkey is a country that has many beautiful cities in whichyou can live. Choosing one city from options of 81 maybe difficult, but planning rightly will make is easy for you. A few famous cities in Turkey are Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya. If you go towards the cozy cities, you will find Bursa,
Yalova, and Trabzon as well.

People from the European side or Russian side prefer living inthe warmer cities of Turkey. Foreigners who prefer a more stylish life choose either Istanbul or the capital, Ankara. They stand out from other cities mainly because they have greater job opportunities and a better social life.

4) Health care in Turkey 

When we travel to any place, we get travel insurance, butwhen we completely migrate to a new place, we need more than this. The alternative option for you to do is buy health insurance.

There are 2 options for insurance. The first one isuniversal. In this option, you are treated in a government hospital. The other option is private, in which you get your treatment in private hospitals. Later on, if you get Turkish citizenship, you can benefit from Turkey’s health care
insurance, which is one of the best things you can get living in Turkey.

Conclusion 

The best way to start a new life in Turkey if you takeguidance. You can take guidance from anyone living in Turkey. For places, you can contact real estate or any travel agency as well. They can guide the best for your move in Turkey.