Annemarie
@marleysa
South African expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别
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About me
South African
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English, Afrikaans, some German
Registration: 27 January 2013
visa violation office by primopanama
hellowhen you overstay in turkey will have to pay a fine at the visa violation office, which i have read on internet they are at the international airports of turkeyanyone knows if they are also at the borders with greece and bulgaria or only at the ...
@primopanama THEY ARE AT all AIRPORTS AND BORDERS Read More
About 90/180 rule by acmilan6
Hi,I am slightly confused by 90/180 visa rule. I entered Turkey last June 15, and left Sept 15. Used all 90 day visa free allowance. When can I re enter Turkey to be able to stay again 90 days. Would that be Dec 15?
after using up the 90 days you have to stay out for 60 days before you can enter again. Read More
Population Registration Certificate by hameed1239
I was asked by a real estate person to provide the following document: n眉fus kay谋t 枚rne臒i ( the population registration certificate). I tried on e-devlet and couldn鈥檛 get it. I think it only available for Turkish citizens. ...
@hameed1239 It means identity register copy - a registered copy of your ID/PASSPORT - translated at a notary office and stamped and signed verifying it as a copy of the original. Read More
Exploring Turkey for retirement by DeeVos
@Julien We are an American and German couple living in Germany. We have lived a year in Istanbul as my husband has worked there. When thinking about living abroad after retirement, Turkey was one of the places we could imagine living. Especially ...
@merkezankara73 I am telling the actual facts- a lot of my friends with homes here for many years - 25 years and 30 years did not get their residence permit renewed last year and this year! They had to sell their homes and leave...and that is the ... Read More
Exploring Turkey for retirement by DeeVos
@Julien We are an American and German couple living in Germany. We have lived a year in Istanbul as my husband has worked there. When thinking about living abroad after retirement, Turkey was one of the places we could imagine living. Especially ...
@SUZIPQ Quoted from another responder and 100% correct: "The rules became very strict here now and you will most probably not get a long term residency- not even a short term one as Turkiye is bent on not accepting any foreigners for long term ... Read More
Exploring Turkey for retirement by DeeVos
@Julien We are an American and German couple living in Germany. We have lived a year in Istanbul as my husband has worked there. When thinking about living abroad after retirement, Turkey was one of the places we could imagine living. Especially ...
@Ong999 The rules became very strict here now and you will most probably not get a long term residency- not even a short term one as Turkiye is bent on not accepting any foreigners for long term residencies anymore. Even people owning homes here had ... Read More
Plans for Euro 2024? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, we are working on a piece about expats' plans for the Euro 2024 football tournament. We'd be grateful for any testimonies. How are you feeling about the Euro 2024? Are you a football fan? Are you ...
Yeah my husband watch on TV only...so no plans to attend anything. Read More
Tipping in Turkey by cdw057
We live in Turkey for almost three years. Most of the payments (supermarkets, wool-shops, clothing shops (for my wife), Aidat, taxes, electricity, water, Cigarettes, Alcohol...) are paid through bank (or card).However there are a few exceptions, ...
we don't tip - my Turkish husband says its not a Turkish custom so he won't. Read More
Indian community in 罢眉谤办颈测别 by Fatima_khan
Is there any Indian community living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 looking forward to migrate to 罢眉谤办颈测别 so I want to know how many Indian are already migrated to 罢眉谤办颈测别....Thank you:)
In short, there is no Indian community here as far as I know - been living here 26 years and have not seen any. Read More
Indian community in 罢眉谤办颈测别 by Fatima_khan
Is there any Indian community living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 looking forward to migrate to 罢眉谤办颈测别 so I want to know how many Indian are already migrated to 罢眉谤办颈测别....Thank you:)
My personal opinion is that an Indian restaurant will do not so well here as the Turkish food is way better than that of most countries and probably why there aren't any here. Read More
Unsure if I want to persuade by jesslombard96
Hi everyone! I'm after a little advice please.I've been talking to a Turkish man for a couple of weeks now and he wants me to come and visit him soon. I've meet this man through the hotel I stayed at and he worked on the bar. There was a ...
@jesslombard96 Just google "Turkish love rats" and you'd know not to consider anything serious from a guy in a bar here. Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@Maksym Yavorskyi No i do not have strangers on my whatsapp only family Read More
Residence Permit in Turkey!? by aidayazd95
Hi,I am in Istanbul currently,and I want to stay here, long term.I am looking for jobs and so my questionto get a Residence Permit how do I apply for one??can I go in person do it or must be online?how can I start?I need this to be able to live here ...
@cdw057 i am a 'do it myself' kind of person, even fixed my own car, but each to his/her own :) Read More
Residence Permit in Turkey!? by aidayazd95
Hi,I am in Istanbul currently,and I want to stay here, long term.I am looking for jobs and so my questionto get a Residence Permit how do I apply for one??can I go in person do it or must be online?how can I start?I need this to be able to live here ...
@aidayazd95you have to apply online Read More
Exploring Turkey for retirement by DeeVos
@Julien We are an American and German couple living in Germany. We have lived a year in Istanbul as my husband has worked there. When thinking about living abroad after retirement, Turkey was one of the places we could imagine living. Especially ...
@cdw057 Friends of mine were refused a renewal of their residence permit even though they've been living here 9 years already. They don't own property. Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@evelinfree25 no a tourist can not get a mortgage in any country. Read More
90 day or 180 day entry ban? by kateomholgate
Hello All, I overstayed my 90 day tourist visa by 57 days (so I stayed 90+57 days). British passport. I had lodged an application for a short term residents permit but I left Turkiye 11 days before the appointment was due, to return home. I was ...
@kateomholgate yes that's the law now. Read More
Exploring Turkey for retirement by DeeVos
@Julien We are an American and German couple living in Germany. We have lived a year in Istanbul as my husband has worked there. When thinking about living abroad after retirement, Turkey was one of the places we could imagine living. Especially ...
@DeeVos FYI Turkiye has changed the laws and the majority of cities here do not allow permanent residency anymore as the cities now have quotas of how many foreigners can stay on a permanent basis. Most cities quotas are filled so people get ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@leatherdiane That makes no difference if your husband is Turkish - once he dies his half of the property that he would have inherited then belongs to his kids if they are turkish or to his parents or siblings unless you married and had a prenup set ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@mnaghbash of that I'm not sure if the government will part own or his children all of it. Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@leatherdiane you are entitled to only 25% of it... so his family can sell it and you cant stop that...or move in as they would own the majority. Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@cdw057 In your case where you are not turkish but your wife is, she will inherit it all. The Turkish government just want to be sure that land and property stays in the hands of Turkish citizens. Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@cdw057 Any property in Turkey owned by a Turkish spouse and he/she dies will go to their children, if they dont have children then his/her parents are entitled to most of it and if his/her parents are not alive it partly goes to siblings of the ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
聽 聽 -@cdw057 I really imagine if your husband would die you are entitled? Am I wrong?聽 @marleysa The law here stipulates as a spouse i am entitled only to 25% of any property we own here. No will can supercede the Turkish law on ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@cdw057I'm giving advice didn't say i am thinking of that - it is stupid not to realize that in todays life divorce is a real possibility and be informed about the laws here. As a foreigner you can not inherit a turkish husband's house fully - his ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@Tessa33 Before you consider that I suggest you read up on the law of property inheritance and what happens in a divorce... it is vastly different from other countries... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@evelinfree25 You can not get a mortgage as a tourist in any country. So needless to say you have to pay the full amount to buy here. Read More
How to verify authenticity of Employment letter by nocyno1
I received appointment letter from Alghufran Hospital instanbul. I do not know whether its legit or not.
@nocyno1 Its a scam because you can not apply for a works permit yourself the company must apply for you and they should pay it too its the law here. Read More
Pakistani dentist: What exams to clear after getting PR by Wafa_Haider
Hi, I am looking to settle in Turkey. I am from Pakistan. I checked the Labor Laws of Turkey, they are not allowing foreign dentists work in Turkey. However, my fiance is in Turkey. Once we are married, will I be able to practice? Few questions: 1) ...
@Wafa_Haider聽The exam is in Turkish so you should be fluent in it or you won't be accepted to work here. Read More
Pakistani dentist: What exams to clear after getting PR by Wafa_Haider
Hi, I am looking to settle in Turkey. I am from Pakistan. I checked the Labor Laws of Turkey, they are not allowing foreign dentists work in Turkey. However, my fiance is in Turkey. Once we are married, will I be able to practice? Few questions: 1) ...
@hijazi2310786聽If you are dentist and want to work in turkey. First of all u have to submit your bds certificates translated in Turkish language from noter in denklik which is in Ankara Within 6 months or one year u will have your equivalency ... Read More
Turkish ikamet application by p1d1c100
Can anybody recommend an advisor/translator in the Mahmutlar area, who offers ikamet application services at a reasonable rate ?
You are not supposed to let a third party apply, you should do it yourself online. Read More
Turkey work permit by Muhammadsami81
Hi I want to ask questions What is the procedure for turkey visa And is there any medical test for turkey work permit. Please share you good information Thanks
You wont pass the medical test here - they do check for that Read More
Dating a young Turkish man by salem2cool
Hello everyone! I am dating a Turkish man who is in his 30s. We been dating for a couple of months. We have not gone out in public. He has come to my place a couple of times were we share intimate moments. Then he lives. He鈥檚 afraid of ...
"Funny thing right away second time meeting he asked me to marry him." That was just to lull you to carry on with sex....If he does not want to be seen in public with you then almost 100% he's married or engaged. Read More
Can anyone check on Mugla Petroleum company for me? by vkpro
Hi everyone. I received a contract from a company called "Mugla Petroleum" and the person communicating for visa application is Name: Mr. Mustafa Ata Address: Sad谋k Ahmet Cad. No:8 Balgat Email: visaprocessingteam@muglapet.com So far no ...
It is fake and doesn't exist Read More
price of cars by karmsun
Is the price of cars shown in Numbeo correct ? It shows a Toyota Corolla Sedan or Volkswagen Golf around USD 30,000 Any suggestions where to buy new/used cars that are reputable dealers with good deals ? Thank you
you can google it and see if there is? Read More
price of cars by karmsun
Is the price of cars shown in Numbeo correct ? It shows a Toyota Corolla Sedan or Volkswagen Golf around USD 30,000 Any suggestions where to buy new/used cars that are reputable dealers with good deals ? Thank you
anything is quite possible here in Turkey... and yes foreigners need special plates and therefore pay more taxes new or used. Read More
I'm looking for a nanny job by someonethere
Can you help me to find a job?and a legit agency here in the philippines to help me to go there
Kindly note that 大咖福利影院 is not a job portal. I would advise all those who are looking for a job to post an ad in the Jobs in Turkey section. 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
Those jobs are not for foreigners - its only allowed to be given to local Turkish people. Read More
Finding A job in Turkey Advice by Ghina Naifeh
Hello it's Ghina Naifeh from Lebanon, I am searching for a teaching job in Istanbul. I just want to know is Marmaris Recruitment Trusted? They ask for paying a Vip member fees.
No, they take your money and you never get the job... Read More
I'm looking for a nanny job by someonethere
Can you help me to find a job?and a legit agency here in the philippines to help me to go there
Dear Pariste - She is the admin of this page, so no need for you to argue with her when she tells you nicely about the rules of this page :) Read More
LEGIT or SCAMER by francocalamdag
Hi I just want to know this AYAZ HOLDING and BOSTANCI OIL Company is Legitimate or SCAM I got good offer from this two company without any Interview. Please any one knows about this company , please let me know..... Thank you for your help.
Undergraduate students are not allowed to work in Turkey Read More
Ayaz Holding job offer by yolandisampson
Good day We received a job offer from Ayaz holding in Turkey, Ankara, but they want us to pay $3000 into Moneygram on our own name as a "Basic Travel Allowance Deposit". They do not except bank statements anymore, according to the ...
Most definitively a big scam to get your money... Read More
Narrow sewer pipes in Turkey ? by karmsun
I know; this is not a subject talked about a lot but I have to know. Does Turkey have narrow sewer pipes like Greece where you can not discard your toilet paper in the toilet and flush it but discard it in a can next to the commode ? I really ...
We got connected to municipality sewerage a few months ago and i saw the terribly thin pipes they installed - so yeah, no toilet paper should go in there, it will clog everything soon Read More
Rent a house and daily expenses by Carole Yehya
Hello dear marelysa Im from lebanon and im planning to relocate to istanbul, iv been searching for jobs , i found that knowing the turkish language is a must , plus i want to know how much approximately i need per month money to rent a house and ...
Dear Carole, It is true that to work for companies you need to know some Turkish - enough to have a basic dialogue. The prices for rent varies depending on where in Istanbul you want to live in as well as size. If its in Central of the city - rents ... Read More
Looking to move to Traditional Turkish Town... by abna16
Hi I am looking to move with my 3 children 8-16yrs old to Turkey. Wanted a location close to English Speaking University and schools. Location must have reasonable accomodation costs (will prob rent for a year or 2) but also cheap for foods. ...
"Location should be more traditional Quiet Turkish.. Islamic." In such places there are NO English speaking schools and definitely NO university.. In those place you will only find Turkish speaking schools and people. The only places where ... Read More
price of cars by karmsun
Is the price of cars shown in Numbeo correct ? It shows a Toyota Corolla Sedan or Volkswagen Golf around USD 30,000 Any suggestions where to buy new/used cars that are reputable dealers with good deals ? Thank you
cars are expensive here - you wont find one 'cheap' at all.. Read More
Living in Turkey? 大咖福利影院 needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Turkey. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
I've been living in Turkey for 22 years now.. have lots of spare time and would answer questions where i can Read More
Indian mughlai chef by MUGHLAI Raees
Hii I'm mughlai chef from India, I want to work in Turkey I want to shift in Turkey with my wife and two kids My work experience almost 15 years and more in karim's restaurant delhi 06
Unless you speak Turkish fluently I don't think you'd be eligible for such a position here... Read More
Job market for non-Turkish speaker by proud_pathan
Hi, I am a Pakistani professional living and working in Saudi Arabia currently. I am well qualified and have good experience working in multi national firms. I am planning to move permanently to Istanbul, so I would like to know the opinion of you ...
Those statistic were in 2019 if you looked properly! It certainly is not the case since the pandemic struck us all! Turkey has tripled its unemployment numbers and at this moment can not/will not hire foreigners unless they speak Turkish fluently - ... Read More
Job market for non-Turkish speaker by proud_pathan
Hi, I am a Pakistani professional living and working in Saudi Arabia currently. I am well qualified and have good experience working in multi national firms. I am planning to move permanently to Istanbul, so I would like to know the opinion of you ...
Those statistic were in 2019 if you looked properly! It certainly is not the case since the pandemic struck us all! Turkey has tripled its unemployment numbers and at this moment can not/will not hire foreigners unless they speak Turkish fluently - ... Read More
Job market for non-Turkish speaker by proud_pathan
Hi, I am a Pakistani professional living and working in Saudi Arabia currently. I am well qualified and have good experience working in multi national firms. I am planning to move permanently to Istanbul, so I would like to know the opinion of you ...
I don't think so since you have to do a course and pass it to get a realtor license in Turkish. Read More
Job market for non-Turkish speaker by proud_pathan
Hi, I am a Pakistani professional living and working in Saudi Arabia currently. I am well qualified and have good experience working in multi national firms. I am planning to move permanently to Istanbul, so I would like to know the opinion of you ...
You can't because the Turkish law prohibits any company from giving such positions to foreigners. Only Turkish citizens get these jobs. The only market for foreigners are teaching English and only basically for native English speakers from ... Read More
Marriage in Turkey by Converttoislam
Is there anyone who can help with marriage in Turkey that could help my Iranian wife, and me(I am an American) to get married in Turkey? I heard it does not take long to get married in Turkey maybe 4-5 days, and we have no problem doing a civil ...
No there is no city in Turkey where a large percentage speaks English. You will most probably need an interpreter to guide you and speak on your behalf. Read More
Get Turkey Residence permit by showing monthly income by ahmedkhan1
Hi, i am a software engineer working remotely and i wish to move to turkey. I heard that if you can show that you have or are earning a minimum of 500 dollars monthly then you can receive a Residence permit. Kindly let me know if its true. ...
No, you won't get a renewal just showing you have an income. You will have to change it to a work visa done by the company employing you, student or marriage /family and all three are not easy to obtain. People gave you misleading information. Read More
Can foreigners buy land in Turkey? by hamid954
Can a Canadian buy livestock-land or agricultural land in Turkey? Who has no residency or citizenship? I have spoken to many agents and I'm getting lots of mixed messages. All they agents I speak to refuse and keeping pushing condos and houses ...
I did not intend to mislead anyone - I've been here 21 years and did not know the law changed in 2012 to foreigners can now buy agricultural land with special permits. I found this on the subject: Quote "Pointing out the fact that ... Read More
Looking for a job by Seyed Mohsen Masouomi
Dear Sir I am 58 years old Iranian mechanical engineer. I have been active as a certified English translator to Justice Administrations of Iran, and also worked in housing agencies, business companies and a short period in a hotel. I speak a fluent ...
I think you posted this reply in the wrong place since this post is from someone looking for a job? Read More
I am struggling about work by Megancherry18
Hi everybody, Looking for some advice/help. I am 20 years old from England, my mum and dad have bought an apartment in Calis, Fethiye, Turkey, and plan to move over there. I am trying to move over myself to live with them however I am struggling ...
Without a degree of any kind you won't be able to get a work visa here and to work illegally can get you banned for 5 years and heavily fined. Read More
Looking for a job by Seyed Mohsen Masouomi
Dear Sir I am 58 years old Iranian mechanical engineer. I have been active as a certified English translator to Justice Administrations of Iran, and also worked in housing agencies, business companies and a short period in a hotel. I speak a fluent ...
Unfortunately at your age it is highly unlikely for you to get a job here in Turkey. The unemployment rate is very high since the pandemic as well and loads of young people are without jobs at the moment. Read More
Oztek Oil Group proposal by lsantos
Hi, I've received recently an proposal from: Oztek Oil Group Yeni Fo莽a Sokak No:3 08711 G.O.P Ankara - T脺RKİYE +90 (536) 970 47 89 info@oztekoil.com~ They are not requesting money in advanded or details, just to sign a contract that ...
This is so obviously a money scam since no real company would offer a job without interviews and definitely not ask for security deposits or any money.... they need your personal info for their id theft scam a0nd then they trick you into sending ... Read More
Moving to Fethiye from California by Ftoloui
Hello all! I am moving to Fethiye in the middle of December from California. I am a 30 year old single male and I intend on purchasing a small one bedroom by the marina. I will rent first for a month or two and see if I like the area before ...
1} No idea about any reliable solicitor 2} $500 per month is in no way enough to live on here - double that and you'd live fairly good. 3}$50,000 is also too little to buy property there - you might find a very small apartment for that price , ... Read More
How much is long term rental bachelor apt in turkey by hamid954
How much is long term rental bachelor apt in turkey per month? A bachelor apt that has its own kitchen and bathroom. Can you please tell me how much it is both in the city and rural places. Where are the cheapest places for rent in terms for both ...
The prices vary from city to city so unless you say exactly which city you mean to move to it would be hard to give a price. Read More
Can foreigners buy land in Turkey? by hamid954
Can a Canadian buy livestock-land or agricultural land in Turkey? Who has no residency or citizenship? I have spoken to many agents and I'm getting lots of mixed messages. All they agents I speak to refuse and keeping pushing condos and houses ...
No, foreigners can not buy livestock-land or agricultural land in Turkey. You can only buy apartments or homes here. Read More
Pakistani dentist: What exams to clear after getting PR by Wafa_Haider
Hi, I am looking to settle in Turkey. I am from Pakistan. I checked the Labor Laws of Turkey, they are not allowing foreign dentists work in Turkey. However, my fiance is in Turkey. Once we are married, will I be able to practice? Few questions: 1) ...
It takes at least 5 years of being married to possibly gain citizenship here. If you will be accepted as a dentist is not something I can answer. For that you will need to ask an authority on that. Read More
Schools in Izmir by Emiraak
I am moving to Izmir in December. My husband will be going before hand to have a look at the schools What schools are there that are English speaking besides MEF My kids are aged 13 and 7
English teaching jobs are for Native speakers from English speaking countries such as Britain, Canada, USA citizens, New Zealand and Australia as well as South African native speakers. Citizens from your country are not native English speakers so ... Read More
Turkey job offer confirm public viewing have
No this is an old scam and Turkey doesnt allow foreign doctors or nurses or pharmacists to work here. Read More
Import and customs duties of Turkey by middimex
Hi there I would like to receive some advise about; 1- is it possible to import goods to Turkey from Iran? 2-Is there any booklet to show me Taarif No. And custom duty rates? I plan to establish a small trade company in Turkey. Thanks for your ...
I believe that is not allowed by law here in Turkey. Read More
Children integration in a new school in Turkey by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Turkey, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their children聮s transition is as smooth as ...
Changing to another school can be troublesome for children. Regardless of whether it's your kid's first day of grade school, their first day of secondary school, or you're moving to another country, beginning another school can influence ... Read More
e-visa for Americans
I tried your link and for USA it quotes 20 USD.. Read More
Job offer from Eminonu Hospital by Lyle17
Im leslie, I received a job offer from Eminonu Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey for a Medical Laboratory Technologist position. I have already contacted the hospital website and they confirmed the offer as genuine. I am wondering if it is really indeed. ...
Whenever they ask money from you, know it is a scam as legit companies won't ask fees from you at all. It is also against Turkish law to employ foreigners in medical fields, so another clue that it is definitely fake. Read More
e-visa for Americans
That is the legit government page so if it says it's 99 for you then that's what it is. Read More
DIplom stamp as foreinger by violet pink
Merhaba... i would like to know if as foreigner in Turkey i need stamp my pregrade / postgrade diploms in my country (foreing ministry) before of travel as abroad to Turkey, it in order to can apply to Formal Jobs and proving my educational ...
These things usually get verified at the appropriate offices which in her case would be their education department as it is to do with her education- an apostille is a verification of authenticity. Read More
DIplom stamp as foreinger by violet pink
Merhaba... i would like to know if as foreigner in Turkey i need stamp my pregrade / postgrade diploms in my country (foreing ministry) before of travel as abroad to Turkey, it in order to can apply to Formal Jobs and proving my educational ...
yes, plus you need it to be apostilled as well Read More
Moving to turkey- Iranian living 20 yrs in USA- do i need work permit? by Tinofarzaneh
Hi dear i would very much like to move to turkey prefferably antalya and would like to work in resteaurants as a floor manager or waiter however im wondering if i would need a work permit or not by the way im from iran tehran and lived in usa for 20 ...
Yes, of course you will need a work permit before coming. Read More
In istanbul on tourist visa looking for English teacher work.
You will have to go to the nearest police station and ask for an extension - here in Turkey the police works with visas. Read More
Any South Africans out there?
Hi there, My son and I are both from South Africa but have been living here since 1999. We live on the Asian side of Istanbul which makes get- together a bit difficult, I'd say:) I used to teach here as well but stopped doing so in 2008. If you ... Read More
Why should not live in Turkey... by May.bee22
Hi, if someone asks you Why i should not live in Turkey, especially in Istanbul, what would you say? Thanks :)
"the ruling AKP party want to make Turkey a more Islamic state but the vast majority of the population are against it - as it should be." I have been living in Turkey since 1999 and I think I do understand a bit more of what's happening here and ... Read More
Looking for someone specific
Sweetie, I wish you good luck in finding him- just so you know - Istanbul has 20 million people here ...a needle in a haystack:) Read More
South Africans in Istanbul?
Yes I am a South African living in Istanbul.. Read More
Looking for someone specific
Every fourth guy in this country's name is Ali and almost all youing men these days have earrings and almost all 72 million people here have olive skins...so its kinda no info to go on..is it? You would have to say his name and surname and which ... Read More
3 job opportunities for ladies who speak English - Arabic. by Rafid80
Job opportunities for ladies who speak English - Arabic.( fluent ), to work in Relations Department of one of the Travel companies in Taksim. If anyone interested. PM me please
dear celikler thank you for that kind offer but since i have a turkish husband (and im sure you know how they are) i cannot accept your gracious offer. My husband is way too jealous to allow me to go for classes if and when it isn't at a course. Read More
3 job opportunities for ladies who speak English - Arabic. by Rafid80
Job opportunities for ladies who speak English - Arabic.( fluent ), to work in Relations Department of one of the Travel companies in Taksim. If anyone interested. PM me please
Dear Sir I just want to inform you that since you are Turkish yourself you think it's an easy language to learn but let me tell you that it is by far one fo the most difficult ones to learn. It IS in fact listed as the world's fourth most difficult ... Read More
I do not want to rain on your parade but just feel i have to warn you. There are a lot of men here in turkey that would say and do just about anything to ANY girl from USA in order to get them to marry them just so that they can get a green card. A ... Read More