Breakfast in Turkey is a paradise for food lovers! At this time, you can enjoy aromatic simit - golden rings prepared according to ancient recipes. In ancient times, simit was a popular snack for travelers - caravans that traveled long distances and needed nutritious and portable food. Simit was simple and easy to prepare, and most importantly - filling and tasty. Simit became...
Currently, many people have a desire to have dual citizenship, and Turkey is one of the countries that allows for it. However, it is important to note that some citizens of other countries may be required to renounce their original citizenship. There are various ways to obtain Turkish citizenship, and we will discuss some of them. Marriage to a Turkish Citizen If you marry a...
Vaccinations in Turkey are mandatory and provided free of charge to children before they enter school. Most vaccinations, such as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and DTP IPV (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio), are administered at one year and six months of age. Starting from 2020, revaccination is conducted at the age of two in family health centers. It is important to know the names of the...
What the five Ministry passes cost in euros, what each covers and excludes, how to buy one, and itinerary sums showing when the listed tickets add up to more than the pass. Checked 14 October 2026.
Profitability is an indicator of investment efficiency that allows determining the profitability of their use. In the case of investments in Turkish real estate, profitability can be achieved through both rental income and resale. However, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of investments, it is necessary to calculate both profitability and return on investment (ROI). Buying property in...
Today we will discuss an important question: who can drive a vehicle with foreign license plates in Turkey? Car owners often ask themselves this question, so we will go over the main rules and requirements. A vehicle with foreign license plates in Turkey can be used by the owner themselves, as well as their immediate family members - spouse, parents, or children. However, it is necessary to...
Overstay is the exceeding of the permitted stay in a country on a visa or visa-free regime. Exceeding the stay can be deliberate or accidental, for example, if the residence permit has expired. For Russian citizens, the maximum stay in Turkey is 60 consecutive days, taking into account the overall limit of 90 days within 180 days. Ukrainians can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days without...
Who can marry in Turkey, the documents each nationality group brings, apostille and translation, the step order, sourced 2026 fees, registration abroad, the family residence permit and what Law 5901 Article 16 states on citizenship by marriage.
Rules for foreign-registered cars in Turkey as of 4 November 2026: the 730-day period, 90 days in 180 for foreigners, MA-MZ temporary entry for workers, students and retirees, who may drive, and the 2026 overstay fines.
A Turkish residence permit is not a one-time achievement — you need to extend a residence permit in Turkey through active, timely renewal, and understanding this process well before your current permit expires is essential for anyone who has settled into life in Turkey, particularly property owners whose residency is tied to their real estate investment. This guide walks through exactly how residence...
