What do you need to consider when preparing to move to Turkey?

In order for the change of residence and moving to Turkey to take place with maximum comfort and without problems, it is important to consider several factors. We will consider the most significant of them in detail below.

Financial cushion

Analyze upcoming expenses based not on the minimum, but on the maximum amount to cover them. You need to plan for at least six months, since 1-2 months in a new country will fly by. No need to hurry. If you do not have passive income, and the amount that you have at your disposal at the moment seems insufficient, then there is no need to hope for chance or rush.

If you are not sure that you will be able to find a permanent job in a new place, then you should consider remote employment, which will also be the optimal solution to the problem of financial security. In addition, it is worth considering tourism specialties, because Alanya is a resort city and there will definitely be work for a foreigner, even without knowledge. A significant disadvantage of this approach is the seasonality of tourism specialties, so you still have to think about something more permanent.

Another job option related to the tourism sector is employment in specialized stores, where Russian-speaking employees are always required. For example, furniture, textile, leather stores. The funds you earn during the season will be enough for you during the winter.

Learning the language in advance

Of course, the decision to move for permanent residence to another country is not made and implemented in one day, which means there will be time to learn the language and acquire at least basic skills in this direction. Remote or in-person tutoring will provide at least basic skills that you can easily develop through practice.

Knowledge of the language will significantly expand your opportunities and prospects in matters of employment and communications, but in a new place, so if the decision to move for permanent residence to Turkey has already been made, then do not put off studying with a tutor.

Renting a home or buying it

Everything here is quite simple, although ambiguous. If you do not have the money to buy a home and are not yet ready to take on a mortgage or installment plan, then renting a home remains the only optimal solution. However, own housing provides a lot of significant advantages, including obtaining a residence permit.

Of course, not everyone has the necessary amount to buy a home immediately, but a mortgage or installment plan can be an acceptable solution and it’s also worth thinking in this direction.

Please note that it is better to rent or buy housing through reliable companies. Without knowing the specifics of the market, you can not only lose money or make a deliberately unprofitable deal, but also face serious problems. If you need professional assistance in real estate matters, contact us for help.

Culture and traditions

Knowledge of the local mentality, holidays, culture and traditions will certainly help you not only quickly adapt to a new place, but also simply feel comfortable. Find out what time of year the fasts take place, what holidays are especially important for local residents and why.

Don't transport all your things at once

It would be much smarter, more practical and cheaper to take with you only the things that are really necessary for the first time. The essence of this recommendation is that transporting things internationally will inevitably result in significant expenses. So significant that some things are easier to buy in a new place than to take with you. Try to set your priorities correctly and understand what you and your family really need, and what you can do without, what you should take with you, and what is more profitable to buy in a new place.

Prepare the necessary documents

We strongly recommend that you do not sort your existing documents, but take everything you have with you. It is difficult to predict which papers will be needed in the near or just foreseeable future. In addition to foreign We strongly recommend that you have the following passports with you:
Birth certificates of children.
Marriage certificate.
School certificates and diplomas.

Pay close attention to the fact that any documents will be valid abroad only if they have an Apostille. If you have school-age children and are planning to send them to an educational institution, take care of documents from the old school. They will definitely be needed, as they are submitted to the Turkish Ministry of Education in order to assign the child to the next grade.
If you are divorced and moving with a child, then having written consent for the child to travel abroad from the other parent is a prerequisite.