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Relocation Consultants in Turkey
What relocation consultants do, how much they charge, and whether hiring one is worth it for your move to Turkey. Updated 2026.
What is a relocation consultant?
A relocation consultant (also called a relocation specialist or relocation advisor) is a professional who coordinates the practical side of moving to a new country. In Turkey, they act as your personal point of contact for housing, permits, banking, school enrollment, and the dozens of administrative tasks that overwhelm most first-time movers.
They are distinct from immigration lawyers (who handle legal proceedings) and real estate agents (who handle property transactions). A consultant's value is coordination, local knowledge, and time savings.
Service types
What relocation packages typically include
Most consultants offer modular packages — you can engage them for specific tasks or hire end-to-end support.
Pre-Departure Planning
€300–800City and neighbourhood analysis based on your lifestyle, budget, and priorities. Permit type recommendation. Timeline planning. Document checklist preparation.
- City comparison report
- Permit pathway recommendation
- Timeline and task plan
- Document checklist
- Budget projection
Arrival & Setup
€500–1,500Airport pickup, temporary accommodation booking, SIM card, bank account opening coordination, tax number, and initial neighbourhood orientation.
- Airport transfer
- Short-term accommodation
- Tax number (vergi no)
- SIM card setup
- Bank account coordination
- Neighbourhood tour
Residence Permit Support
€400–900Document collection coordination, health insurance sourcing, appointment booking, directorate preparation, and post-appointment follow-up.
- Document checklist
- Health insurance referrals
- e-ikamet appointment booking
- Pre-appointment briefing
- Status monitoring
Housing Search
€500–1,200Rental shortlisting, viewings coordination (in-person or virtual), lease contract review, landlord negotiation, and utility setup.
- Property shortlisting
- Viewing coordination
- Lease contract review
- Deposit negotiation
- Utility setup
School & Family Setup
€600–1,500International school research and enrollment support, healthcare registration, family residence permit coordination, childcare recommendations.
- School shortlisting
- Enrollment support
- Healthcare registration
- Family ikamet coordination
- Community introductions
Full Relocation Package
€2,000–5,000+End-to-end relocation from pre-departure through the first 90 days — covering all of the above services and acting as your personal point of contact throughout.
- All above services
- Dedicated consultant
- 90-day support window
- Priority response
- Emergency assistance
Making the decision
DIY move vs. hiring a consultant
Best fit
Who benefits most from a consultant?
Families with children
School enrollment, family ikamet, childcare setup — extremely complex without local help
Retirees (60+)
Less comfortable navigating Turkish bureaucracy independently; time is more valuable than cost
Executives on short timelines
Need to be settled and operational within weeks — no time for trial and error
Non-English-Turkish speakers
Turkish bureaucracy is in Turkish; a consultant bridges the language gap entirely
Remote workers with no Turkey experience
No prior knowledge of where to live, how things work, or who to trust
Anyone previously rejected
Past rejection adds complexity; professional guidance reduces re-rejection risk
Limitations
What consultants cannot do
Provide legal advice or represent you in administrative proceedings (that requires a licensed lawyer)
Guarantee permit approval or government outcomes
Act as licensed financial advisors for investment decisions
Replace the role of a property lawyer in a purchase transaction
The specialist triangle
Most complex relocations benefit from three specialists working together:
Due diligence
How to vet a relocation consultant
Ask these questions
How many relocations to Turkey have you completed this year?
Do you have specific experience with my nationality / country of origin?
Can you provide 3 client references I can contact directly?
What is included — and excluded — in this package?
Are you physically based in Turkey, or operating remotely?
What is your response time for urgent questions?
Do you have working relationships with lawyers and agents you can recommend?
Red flags
No physical presence in Turkey — operating from abroad without local knowledge
Vague scope: "we handle everything" with no written breakdown
No references from verified expat clients
Guarantees permit approval or exact timelines
Requests full payment before any work begins
Cannot name specific directorate or notary contacts
Recommended relocation consultants
A vetted directory of relocation consultants with verified Turkey experience is in development. All listed consultants will be independently reviewed.
Common questions
FAQ: Relocation consultants in Turkey
Related guides
Moving to Turkey
Complete relocation overview
Moving to Turkey Checklist
Step-by-step pre-departure checklist
Immigration Lawyers in Turkey
Legal help for permits and citizenship
Residence Permit Guide
How to get your ikamet
How to Rent an Apartment
Finding and renting property in Turkey
How to Open a Bank Account
Banking for new arrivals
Tax Advisors in Turkey
Cross-border tax planning
Expat Insurance in Turkey
Health and life insurance for expats