Useful Information
From The Ege Eye Turkey has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most appealing destinations for expatriates seeking a fresh start, a lifestyle change, or a comfortable place to retire. With its blend of ancient heritage, modern infrastructure, and…
TÜV is the equivalent of the UK MOT. However, the level of inspection is much less than the UK test. Different types of vehicles are required to carry specific equipment and will be checked during the TÜV test. Disclaimer: The…
To avoid getting fined below are details of what you need to carry to comply with, at the moment, Turkish traffic rules. From GZT Extract:Police can fine the driver if the equipment or documents required to be in the vehicle…
Whether you move to Turkey before or after retirement it’s useful to know if you will receive the annual state pension increase while living in Turkey. According to the UK government’s official policy, your UK State Pension will increase each…
In Turkey, a noter (notary public) is a highly regulated public official appointed by the Ministry of Justice. Unlike in some countries where a notary acts as a passive witness to a signature, a Turkish noter is an integral part…
If you’ve lost or forgotten your Yabancı Kimlik Numarası (YKN) (Foreigner Identification Number), don’t worry — there are several official ways to retrieve it depending on your situation.Your YKN is issued by the Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Directorate General of Migration…
What is a Yabanci Kimlik Number? A Yabancı Kimlik Numarası (YKN) is a Foreign Identification Number issued by the Turkish government to non-Turkish citizens who are legally registered in Türkiye.It is sometimes called a Foreigner ID Number. What Does It…
People making money transfers through IBAN in Turkey are being warned to pay attention to the description field on their bank transfers. From Business Turkey Today Extract from the article:People making money transfers through IBAN in Turkey are being warned…
A Turkish tax number (Vergi Numarası) is a unique identification number issued by the Turkish Revenue Administration (Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı – GİB). Disclaimer: The information here is provided as a general guide. We endeavour to ensure that the information is…
TT Branches and AgenciesYou can visit any PTT (Turkish Post) branch or authorized agency to add credit to your HGS account.Payments can be made in cash or by card. Bank Branches and Online BankingMany Turkish banks allow you to recharge…