About us
Turkey's most trusted
expat relocation platform.
Emigrate To Turkey helps thousands of expats, retirees, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads navigate the practical, legal, and financial realities of living in Turkey — with guides that are clear, accurate, and always up to date.
Our mission
Making Turkey accessible
for international residents.
Turkey is home to over one million registered foreign residents from more than 180 nationalities. It offers an exceptional quality of life — warm weather, affordable living, world-class healthcare, and a rich cultural environment. Yet navigating the bureaucratic, legal, and practical aspects of relocation remains complex and poorly documented in English.
That's why Emigrate To Turkey exists. We bridge the information gap between Turkish government processes and the international community — providing step-by-step guides, verified professional connections, and up-to-date regulatory coverage so that moving to Turkey feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Emigrate To Turkey is written by Bartu Cavusoglu, drawing on firsthand experience navigating Turkish residency, banking, and property processes as a foreign resident. Guides are cross-checked against official sources — including goc.gov.tr and the Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı (Turkish Revenue Administration) — and updated as legislation, fees, or procedures change.
Registered foreign residents in Turkey
Nationalities living in Turkey
Double tax treaty countries
All guides last reviewed and updated
Who we help
Built for every type
of international mover.
Retirees
Seeking a warm climate, lower cost of living, and access to quality healthcare at a fraction of Western prices.
Digital Nomads
Looking for an affordable, well-connected base with excellent infrastructure, fast internet, and a vibrant expat scene.
Entrepreneurs
Exploring business setup, investment opportunities, and Turkey's growing economy as an emerging market.
Families
Relocating for a better quality of life, with guidance on international schools, neighbourhoods, and family services.
Remote Workers
Professionals who work for foreign employers and need clarity on tax residency, permits, and banking.
Property Investors
Buying real estate in Turkey — with or without the goal of citizenship — and navigating the legal process.
What we cover
Every dimension
of expat life in Turkey.
From your first visa application to buying property and obtaining citizenship — we cover the full arc of life as an international resident in Turkey.
Editorial standards
How we ensure accuracy
and trustworthiness.
Sourced from official channels
Guides covering immigration, residency, taxes, and property are cross-checked against official Turkish government sources, including goc.gov.tr and the Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı.
Regularly updated
Turkish regulations change frequently. We monitor legislative updates and revise our guides within days of confirmed changes.
Written by Bartu Cavusoglu
Founder and author of Emigrate To Turkey, writing from personal experience navigating the Turkish immigration system as a foreign resident — not from a distance.
Important: All content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Please read our full Disclaimer and consult qualified professionals before making decisions.
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