Country guides
Moving to Türkiye
Visa rules, banking access, tax treatment and the best landing city all depend on your passport. Pick your origin country.
Each guide covers visa rules, residence permit difficulty, banking access, tax treaty position, and the most relevant calculators for your situation — plus where the established community is, and what's changed for your nationality recently.
Relocate from Russia
Moving from Russia
The largest active relocation cohort to Türkiye. Visa-free entry, established Russian-speaking communities in Antalya and Istanbul, and accessible residence pathways.
Read the guideRelocate from the UK
Moving from United Kingdom
Long-established British community in Fethiye, Bodrum and Antalya. Visa-free entry, accessible retirement and lower cost of living than the UK.
Read the guideRelocate from Germany
Moving from Germany
Deep historical and family ties — over 3 million people in Germany have Turkish heritage, with significant return migration in 2026.
Read the guideRelocate from Iran
Moving from Iran
Türkiye is the largest destination for Iranians leaving Iran. Visa-free entry, established Iranian community in Istanbul, and accessible long-term residence.
Read the guideRelocate from the USA
Moving from USA
Lower cost of living, modern infrastructure, no Schengen visa cap, and accessible long-term residency. With one big asterisk: US worldwide income reporting follows you.
Read the guideRelocate from Ukraine
Moving from Ukraine
Visa-free entry, established Ukrainian communities in Antalya and Istanbul, and accessible residence pathways. Türkiye is one of the largest Ukrainian destinations since 2022.
Read the guideRelocate from France
Moving from France
Visa-free entry, established French community in Istanbul, accessible residence pathways. Lower cost of living than France with comparable infrastructure in major cities.
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