Relocation Checklist
Moving to Turkey Checklist (2026)
Five phases from decision to settled. Every task you need — in the right order.
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How to use this checklist
Each phase is collapsible. Work through them in order. Click items to mark them done. The three most critical tasks (vergi numarası, ikamet appointment, health insurance) are highlighted in each relevant phase. Start planning 6 months before your move date.
5
Phases
From planning to settled
40
Checklist Items
Covering every essential task
3
Critical Path Items
The ones that gate everything else
The 3 Critical Path Items
Everything else depends on these three. Do them before anything else:
Vergi numarası (tax number)
Get this in your first week. Bank account, ikamet and utilities all require it. Takes 30 minutes at the tax office.
Read guideBook ikamet appointment
Book online on day 1 of arrival. Waitlists in major cities can be 6–10 weeks. You need the appointment date to plan your insurance.
Read guidePrivate health insurance
Must be in place before your ikamet appointment. Get a Turkish private policy covering hospitalisation and outpatient care.
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