Useful Websites

Useful Websites & Apps in Türkiye

A curated directory of 227 websites and apps foreigners actually use in Türkiye — official government portals for residence, tax and healthcare, plus the major banks, supermarkets, telecoms, transport and shopping platforms used in daily life.

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31 portals foreigners reach for first

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Core government portals

The everyday backbone of public services in Türkiye. Most foreigners eventually need accounts on these.

Before flying

Visa & entry

Official visa rules, e-Visa applications and consular guidance for getting into Türkiye legally.

After arrival

Residence permits & migration

Residence permit applications, renewals and the official migration help line.

Working in Türkiye

Work permits & employment

Work permit applications, exemptions, fees and the labour-law authority.

Taxes & money

Tax & financial obligations

Foreigner tax-number applications, official tax services and treasury communications.

Setting up a company

Business setup & investment

English-friendly investment guidance, trade registry and chamber resources.

ID & residence registration

Identity & address

Population, identity, citizenship and address-registration services.

Health system

Healthcare

Public health portals plus the major Turkish private hospital groups foreigners commonly use.

Schools & universities

Education & schools

School system, higher education, diploma equivalency and language institutes.

Earthquake-prone

Emergency & safety

Disaster response, earthquake data and personal safety apps. Install the AFAD Acil app on your first day.

Renting & buying

Property & rental

Title deed authority plus the major property platforms foreigners use to find apartments and houses.

Money & accounts

Banking

Central Bank, banking regulator and the consumer banks foreigners most commonly use.

Wallets & transfers

Payments & money transfer

Digital wallets, online payment infrastructure and international money transfer services used in Türkiye.

Electricity, water, gas

Utilities & bill payment

City-specific water, electricity and gas providers. Bill payment is usually possible online or via the provider's app.

SIM, fibre, eSIM

Internet & mobile operators

Mobile operators, fibre internet providers and eSIM options for short-term visitors.

Getting around

Transport, flights, public transit

Airlines, intercity buses, trains, ferries, city public transport and ride-hailing apps.

Eat & drink

Food & grocery delivery

Food delivery, fast grocery delivery and water delivery services widely used in Turkish cities.

Daily shopping

Supermarkets & grocery stores

Major Turkish supermarket chains — discount, mid-range, premium — and their online grocery services.

E-commerce

Online shopping & marketplaces

Major Turkish online marketplaces and category-leading retailers for electronics, fashion, home and beauty.

Work in Türkiye

Jobs & freelance work

Major job search platforms, the official public employment agency and freelance marketplaces.

Shipping & delivery

Cargo, courier & postal

National post, major Turkish cargo companies and international couriers used for shipping in and out of Türkiye.

Driving in Türkiye

Cars, driving & vehicle services

Used-car marketplaces, official vehicle inspection, highway tolls and the official highways authority.

Cover & comparison

Insurance

Major Turkish insurers and comparison platforms for car, health, home and travel insurance.

FX & investing

Exchange rates & finance

Official central bank data, the Turkish stock exchange and the most-used finance and exchange-rate sites.

Stay informed

News & local media

Major Turkish news outlets in Turkish and English, plus the official news agency.

Community & info

Expat & relocation resources

English-language expat resources, communities and forums for foreigners living in Türkiye.

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How foreigners actually use these portals

For context on which portals you'll need first, how authentication ties them together, and the typical sequence of after-arrival tasks, read the full guide.

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