How to prepare for the move to Turkey
Have you ever heard the saying: “Moving is like a fire”? Even if changing an apartment is so difficult, what can we say about moving to another country.
If you decide to move to a permanent residence in Turkey, in particular Alanya or Antalya, then rest assured, this event will be pleasant for you, but you cannot do without some stressful situations. How to prepare for the move to the Solar Republic, so that the adaptation in the new place is as comfortable as possible?
Start preparing well in advance.
To begin with, you should ask yourself what do you expect from moving to Turkey, what are your goals: perhaps it is work or carefree old age by the sea, marriage or living in a warm country for passive income earned at home. And already on the basis of goals, you can begin to “draw” your future, study the labor market, real estate options.
Today, social networks can tell a lot about another country. Bloggers broadcast about life abroad from within. By the way, I also keep my blog on Instagram, which is called maxhomeinvest. And there you will definitely find a lot of interesting things!
If you are planning to buy property in Turkey, then you should also look for options in advance. Of course, there are situations when you fall in love with the first apartment you see, you know - “this is what I dreamed about!”. But more often still have to see more than one option.
Allow yourself a "trial period"
Do not immediately rush into the pool with his head. Come "live" for a few months.
And it is better to do it not in season, when all the tourists left, and you can feel the soul of the city.
Come for a few months, for a period that allows a visa-free period. And not in the hotel. It is best to rent an apartment in Turkey in Alanya and try to build a life on your own.
Even after a couple of months, you can clearly draw a picture of the pros and cons of living in
Turkey.
In this trial period, try to make new acquaintances that will be useful to you after the move.
By the way, anyone who has lived in Alanya for at least a couple of weeks falls in love with this city and wants to return here again. As they say, tested on personal experience.
Begin to learn the language
Alanya has long become an international city, and it is difficult to find a person who does not even know a couple of words in Russian or in English. Explaining to the locals is not a problem. But it’s impossible to immerse yourself in the culture of the country without knowing the language.
Yes, and I will tell you honestly, the Turks to foreigners, at least a little knowledge of their language, are treated with special respect.
Sign up for courses in your home country, find penpals or websites on the Internet offering to learn Turkish online. And start immersing yourself in a linguistic culture. If you own at least a little Turkish, your adaptation will be many times easier.
Make a moving plan
When you decide where you live or decide to buy an apartment in Alanya, start making your move plan. In order to finish things in your homeland, you must have at least a month.
Be sure to solve all health problems, heal your teeth, go through a full physical examination. The point is not that there are no good specialists in Turkey. There are, and a lot. But until you find "your" doctor, issue a residence permit, it will take some time. And do not overshadow the first months of life health problems.
Go to the hairdresser, in a beauty salon. After all, again, finding your master is not a matter of one day.
Prepare all the necessary documents. First of all, the international passport. It must be valid for at least a couple of years. Also find out what other documents you may need.
For example, for obtaining a work permit çalışma izin, a higher or secondary education diploma is required, in order to change your rights to Turkish, you will need to provide a school certificate.
In fact, it is worth taking with you the whole package of documents. Agree, it’s better to have everything at hand than to ask your relatives to send you the missing piece of paper.
Solve the issue with finances. Even if you are planning to find work in Turkey, you must have some kind of money pillow that will make you feel comfortable, even if the job search is delayed for several months.
Decide on the date of the move. And start searching for tickets.
Do not burn bridges
Until you finally get used to the new place, and it may take months, and for some years, do not break all ties with the homeland. Even if you have firmly decided that you will not return to your country. Life sometimes gives us different surprises. And well, if you have to go back.
Therefore, if you have an apartment in your hometown, let it remain in your property.
You can rent it out, earning additional income.
Chat with old friends. They should be aware of what is happening to you. They will always give you moral support at a difficult time. You should not rely on new friends in Turkey until you know them well and you understand that they can be trusted.
Get rid of unnecessary things Do not take unnecessary things with you to your new life. Remember that for the advantage in the plane you have to pay, and not less money. Everything you can always buy on the spot, and it will cost much cheaper.
The fact that you definitely do not need a new place, and not even useful if you suddenly return to your homeland, give to friends or to social assistance centers.
The main positive attitude.
And remember, if you decide to move, one thought must accompany you all the way: "I will succeed and everything will be fine." Nobody says that it will be easy, all emigrants experience a certain period of adaptation, when sometimes they want to leave everything and return to their homeland.
Tune in to a positive result. And then a new life in sunny Turkey will be filled with happiness.
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