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Minimum Rental Periods
The minimum rental agreement period is typically 1 year.
Required Documents for Signing a Lease
Typical requirements to sign a lease are:
• Valid passport
• Turkish work and residence permit card
• Proof of employment
Standard Security Deposit
The security deposit is equivalent to 2 months rent.
Local Norm for Returning the Security Deposit
The security deposit is returned after completion of inventory, inspection of outstanding refurbishments, and cleaning.
Outstanding payments for utilities, water, electricity, and repairs will be deducted if necessary.
Rental Commission
Should you utilize the services of a real estate agent to help you in your search, agencies usually collect rental commission equal to 1 months’ rent plus 18% Value-Added Tax (VAT).
Payment of Rental Commission
The agent’s rental commission is typically paid by the tenant.
Accepted Method of Payment
Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment.
School Fees
Typical school fees include:
• Registration fee
• Tuition fees
• Admission fee
• Application fee
Accepted Method of Payment
Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment.
Additional Notes
Applications for the September academic year should be submitted around March.
International schools are often outside the metropolitan area so bus travel to school is typically needed. All schools have a private bus service which is not included in the school fees.
Residency Requirements
When moving to Tukey you may want or need to establish residency. Requirements may include:
• Obtain a work and residence permit
• Address registration
It is advisable to connect with a local expert to identify any additional requirements and advise on support available to assist in meeting the local requirements.
Requirements
Typical documentation required to obtain a driver’s license include:
• Valid passport with non-immigrant visa
• 5 passport sized photographs
• Residence permit or Turkish I.D (copy and original)
• Health report and blood group certificate
• Criminal report obtained from your local courthouse (12 month validity)
• Origin country driver’s license (must be translated in Turkish)
Additional Notes
It is advised to translate and notarize your license and passport into Turkish.
Required Documents
In order to open a bank account, you may be asked for:
• Turkish Work and Residence permit card
• Valid Passport
• Address registration document obtained from the Civil Registry office in Turkey.
Time Required
Typically, opening a bank account can be completed same day, as long as all required documentation is provided.
Additional Notes
Work permit and address registration documents are required when opening a bank account in Turkey.