Thank you so much for the information, Bery! I've been to Turkey four times as a tourist and would love to live there, maybe for a while, maybe for the whole life. Since last year I've been studying Turkish to really get involved in the culture. Salaries are not high as in some other countries but the quality of life is very good and the experience of living there is priceless. I'm a Brazilian who has already lived in Germany, have Spanish citizenship but the country that really captured my heart is Turkey. Greetings from Brazil!

@questmarq7901

3 жыл бұрын

Have you visited Greece? Its very close in culture (if not identical) and the economy is better with EU citizenship. If you buy properties worth 200.000€, you get instant citizenship.

@aliasgharkhoyee8911

3 жыл бұрын

Turkey is much better. Turkish is easier to learn (it uses similar alphabet as English), cost of living is lower, people are friendlier, there's more variety, and more growth in future (unlike Greece).

@paulkesse8947

3 жыл бұрын

@@aliasgharkhoyee8911 I agree with you... altough turkish leanguage seems to be a hell to learn!... another advantage is that they are not so dependant from EU like Greece... they are more free... if you see what I mean...

@PaulKalak

3 жыл бұрын

@@questmarq7901 sorry buddy, been in Greece once, and can say for sure that these two countries are incomparable... you can see/do/experience soooo much more in Turkey than in Greece... and people in Turkey are much more warm and friendlier as well... so... Turkey for sure!

@BELOVEDThessaloniki111

3 жыл бұрын

@@aliasgharkhoyee8911 Hahaha hilarious! Take a lira to buy Imamoglu's cheap loaf of bread but do it now because tomorrow it will cost even more!

Thank you so much for this really well done video! I appreciate how open you were about your own costs and that you listed everything so transparent. This video is very very helpful! It’s gold! Thank you!!

Very insightful Bery! Great info for anyone visiting Turkey!

Hi Bery: I congratulate you for your videos and for all the work that you do to make and publish them, together with your husband. This is a valuable contribution to get to know Turkey and to help travelers who are going to visit that interesting and beautiful country. Carry on with enthusiasm and dedication. You are doing very well.

Informative...Well researched and delivered, Bery!

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

During August of 2019 I travelled to Istanbul and Bodrum with my wife for 14 days total. I liked Istanbul, but absolutely fell in love with Bodrum. The people, culture, history and food left such an impression that I returned to Bodrum during October of 2020, by myself, for 21 days to study the town so that I can make a move and live there. Living in California is great but Bodrum is so much nicer. I am now in the process of getting everything ready to actually make the move. Can't wait! Thank you for this video and the information provided. çok teşekkür ederim

@cihanozel4344

2 жыл бұрын

Cennete hoşgeldin.

@930tube

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. If u dont mind sharing how u verified the agents u bought through and any useful property or agent links other than the government website.

@abeking399

2 жыл бұрын

Keep us updated, I am also thinking of moving from California to Southern Turkey

@arzuhood2206

2 жыл бұрын

Did you move in there yet ?

Thanks , very helpful . My son lives in Istanbul and really loves the place and the people

that's really useful! Thank you for all the information

This is one of the best and most comprehensive video you were brutal honest with the explanation. I'll be there in September looking forward to see this country and meet new good people like you Stay blessed

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! ❤️🤗

Hi thanks for giving such good information hopefully it will help us during our stay.

Enjoyed UR VIDEOS Thanks for sharing it with us, as always we enjoyed watching, hope your all keeping well & having a nice day 👍🤩

This is very informative, thanks.

Professionally made video & super helpful

Very informative an outstanding presentation. Gracias!

Great Information! Thumbs up Bery You got my Sub!

Thank you for the valuable information ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent information 💕 Muchas gracias Subscribed

Very important tips & advice, Bery. Thanks for your this very important video. It’s highly recommendable.

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to know it was useful! Thanks for watching us! 🙏

Informative video. Appreciated.

Very very informative! I would feel fully equipped knowing what to do after this video, thank you 👏

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Now you have a general idea of what things you must do when moving here 💪🏻

@sandyphatt123

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips hi how is the job opportunities for medical doctors?

This is so helpful, thank you!

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! 🤗

@Imran20121

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips thanks very good information I’m thinking to move Istanbul from uk by the way what is your native language you speak very well English

checked ur page out the first time. u hve really explained yr self really well.thnx for sharing all the information.

All my questions answered in one video Thanks

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your video it has given me scope on the matter.

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much 🥰 very informative I wish to see you in Istanbul soon🤗 God bless you 🙏

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great information, thank you so much. One question on the rental agreement for the tourist residence permit. Does it need to be for the whole time you plan to be there or can it be for the time of the tourist visa in case you don't get approved?

wow, I am a “poor” American citizen living in New York / California for most of my life. After seeing this video and costs you listed, I am now convinced that I would be a very wealthy Turkish citizen if I convert my USD to TL 😂😭. Thankyou for the information! I have a new positive outlook on life. time to move and live like a king in Istanbul 💰😎💰📈

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! But NY and CA are very expensive to live even in the USA living standards 😀 I love CA btw! If you are convinced that Turkey would be a great place to start over again, try it! Just make sure not to have any debts in your home country’s currency because then exchanging TL into USD to pay them will be a big pain 😬 But I don’t know, if you already own a house/flat there, rent it and that money you can have it monthly in USD to use here! Wowww that would be amazing! In my case, I’m also renting my home in Mexico and after paying my loan to the Mexican bank I still get good money to use here.

@sglasgowaz

3 жыл бұрын

You would be rich here. I am amazed at how well you can live here for. I was born in California, most of my adult life in AZ which is cheaper, and I was stunned at the prices here. Not to mention the people and how nice some of them can be. And when I work, I make more than avg household income in the U.S. and CA or NY I would never live in due to the cost.

@robertpolansky4490

2 жыл бұрын

Keep your American citizin and get resident card .you do not have to lose your orginal citizen ship ...

@tips_and_tricks_for_life100

2 жыл бұрын

You would enjoy every luxurious life in Turkey. I would suggest that you visit Turkey to get a "feel for it"... Travel a bit. Go south and see Fethiye, Antalya, Analya, Bodrum... you could live in a beautiful apartment overlooking the Aegean sea or the Mediterranean, and these places are even cheaper than Istanbul.

@areejjameel7017

2 жыл бұрын

@@sglasgowaz can you give me usa visa or sponsor me?

Hi Bery how are you doing,we are freezing and cold in Boston and living with travel restrictions........your information is very helpful and looking forward to visit Turkey sometimes this year.....take care.

Was very helpful berry thank you so much

Istanbul a dream place,n I love Turkish series,plan 2 visit,your video is helpful n informative.👍

Your videos are always informative ❤️❤️

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

this is a very good, thorough video! I appreciate it. I wanted to live in Turkey at one time, but I feel like there are too many people moving there now. I've been to Istanbul and absolutely loved it. Not sure I'd like to live there with so many people moving there now lol

Thanks for the providing the basic information

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching 😀

Thank you for the information is very clear

your vlog always informative. i love it 🤗

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Realmente me gustó mucho tu video, muy informativo 👏🏻👏🏻

New subscriber because you do an excellent job at explaining essential information. You are also very beautiful! The salary vs. cost of living for expats is great. The US and Canada are extremely expensive countries to live in and most people are drowning in debt. Nobody has health insurance in the US at their jobs, either.

Thanks for the info Bery. I like to use Airbnb for 3-4 month stays as utility bills are included. Have a blessed day.

Very helpfull video! Thanks

Very well said ❤️👍

You ROCK! Way to go girl!!

Only one frustrated dislike it. Amazing video! As always informative and easy to understand.

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Not all are happy 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️ They will always find a “reason” to dislike something, as far the video is useful for most of you I feel happy and successful 💪🏻

@sglasgowaz

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the channel, either a bot will dislike or it's simply someone saying not interested in the content that is in their main feed. KZread needs to change that.

Hi Bery..... Congratulations from India. Your videos are highly informative... Keep going ahead... Thrilled with Istanbul tips

Yeah, this info is pretty accurate, and the prices are all the same as I have faced here in Istanbul (Sisli) too. With the low currency it's a good time to buy/invest here (with foreign currency), but not so good for selling. If the currency goes back to where it was even a year or two ago (not to mention five years ago) then you'd make some good profit (or some significant gains with your salary in Turkish lira). The thing is, we don't know what will happen! But at the moment, foreign retirees here are at a big win.

Was waiting for this informative video eagerly 👍👍👍

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Finally is here! I hope it was useful for you 🙏

@MuhammadAwais-eh3gd

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips it was really verrrryyyy useful hope will be more videooosss like that Specially in today's video i like where to stay if ever we move to Turkey n where to process the TRC

Very informative , Good job 👍

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you very useful information

Thank you Bery, you are very good 💐

Very informative indeed as I my myself planning to invest properties in Istanbul soon but before that I need to obtain residency permit.

Interesting tips and Information (bilgi).. Useful for those who r interested in settling at Turkey. Please do little information on Izmir particularly Cesme area and jobs around those place for English speaking expats.🙏 Turkey is a very beautiful country. I have seen coastal Izmir through many dizis that I watched.

Very informative,thanks a lot.I would like to live in Istanbul for a while when I retire.Greetings from sunny Montenegro🙂

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcomed here! Greeting to the beautiful Montenegro 🤗❤️

Great video. Very informative! I am thinking of buying a flat in Istanbul since I am now retired and would like to spend more time in Turkey. Can you please shed some light on prices (in general terms) in Istanbul? Location/area is important since I will be using mostly public transportation for getting around the city. Teşükkür ederim

Thank you or the information and the time you put into making the video. I am wondering if you could shed light on if it is really difficult for expats to obtain jobs outside of teaching? I read on a website that foreigners are seldom hired and was wondering if this is really true. If so, it may take longer for us to immigrate because we will need to be employed before arriving.

Muchísimas gracias por vuestros vídeo!!! Muy interesante!!!

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Un placer para mi poder compartir todo esto con ustedes ❤️

UPDATE DECEMBER 2021: 1 USD was 7.5 lira when we recorded this video. Right now 1 USD is 13 lira. Prices for rents are doubled in Turkish Liras. When you consider in USD, it is almost the same price in USD. Hey guys! I Hope this general guide about living in Turkey helps you. This is a new video we have justmade about the Turkish residence permit *ikamet*, all you need to know and how to apply for it from the OFFICIAL WEBSITE is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qq1qs5JsaMvAaLg.html Here i want to share the official websites that I mentioned in the video: OFFICIAL LINK FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RESIDENCE PERMIT: e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/ DOCUMENTS NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE PURPOSE OF YOUR APPLICATION *FAMILY, STUDENT, TOURIST, ETC* e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/IstenenBelgeler/IlkBasvuruIstenenBelgeDownload WHERE TO LOOK FOR FLATS FOR RENT: SAHIBINDEN: www.sahibinden.com/en/for-rent HURRIYETEMLAK: www.hurriyetemlak.com/kiralik These two website have apps available for IOS and Android devices.

@umehabiba8433

3 жыл бұрын

Can use my flat as accommodation for tourist ? Any instructions for it?

@user-pj3nb6ef4z

3 жыл бұрын

hello. how to get monthly İstanbul card ?

@malikarrch

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for information 👍$500 to $700 a month not bad.soon I will visit Turkey and will invite you for lunch 😊🥣🍔🍳🍲🥙 hope you will accept my lunch offer.😊😊😊😊🇺🇸🇵🇰🇹🇷

thanks for the tips

Very informative video, thank you for taking the time. I noticed you did not touch base on health care and health insurance.

@cemasti4524

2 жыл бұрын

It is good.. Don't worry

Excellent video!

A lot of necessary information. I think it could be the most difficult to find job for me. Now I work as customer service specialist with Polish and English languages. I think can be more difficult find such of the job in Turkey. However I am not plan to moving but I wish to visit this country again and of course lovely Istanbul. All the best for you Bery. Greetings and thanks for this video 😍😊

Great video 😌

Hi Bery, Another great video and full of information 👍 Regarding mobile phones will my phone/simcard or both get blocked if I don't register it? Also is the fee a one off or do you have to pay every year. Tessukur Ederem

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Thanks for watching! Yes, the device will be locked within 120 days if the registration hasn’t been paid. Is a one-time payment 🤗

@isak3963

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips Thanks

Hola Bery!! Estaré visitando Estambul y me gustaría visitar un supermercado grande, cuál me recomiendas que esté cerca al área Turística. Saludos

You did a good job explaining. Good video. You're a beautiful woman. Good luck to you! I love Turkish TV series! Lol

Thanks for your hard work

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hey Berry excellent video yet again!! I hung to ever word you said. If you can clarify for me the expected salary for an expat I would be grateful. I'm a nurse in Canada and I was told I can't find work as a nurse there so I was thinking of taking an English teaching course. Is the expat higher salary standard based on something legal or a norm? How do I ensure when I go for an interview that I'm being offered a good wage not being treated in an underhanded manner. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us all out. Also, with my background (I do have 2 undergraduate degrees) do you think I could find a well paying job in import/export despite not having the experience? Warmest Regards.

Thank you bery for this video, however if you have a chance to do a presentation about (US citizens planning to retire in turkey). Some tricks & tips about collecting the money there (ATMs, Banks...) also if you can recommend good places for american expats that would be very helpful. Thanks a lot

Bery!we love your info. From Pak.

Thank you for this video, I live in USA, and I'm guessing Turkey is very nice place for my retirement. 👍

Very informative, thank you! Are there any other cities you reccomend to get the residency permit faster? And do you have to be renting in that city? Would AirbnB qualify?

@ano5102

2 жыл бұрын

This is a good question. It should be answered

@BeryIstanbulTips

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! You can get the residence permit faster in smaller cities BUT you must live there and have a flat rental contract. You cannot live for example in Istanbul and apply for the ikamet (residence permit) in Izmir. Not sure if airbnb is suitable to qualify as before since also they ask some papers from the owners such as TAPU and other things, those things changed some years ago.

Hola Bery! Muy buen video. Te quería preguntar, el requisito de la prueba de fondos suficientes, de qué se trata? Una copia de tu cuenta bancaria en México? Hay un mínimo de dinero que hay que tener allí? Gracias!

Great video 👍 May I ask if we buy property joint Brother and Sister, can we both get residents permit to stay in Turkey?

Excellent video. Please give some information about medical facilities specially for elderly people.

Hi! For the turist ikamat - what document exactly is the one to provide stating financial capacity? Can I apply through a Airbnb contract? Is the process faster during winter season?

Hello Bery you’re so nice I really loved the way explained.excellent tips . Next I’m planning to visit,what a beautiful gorgeous country.God bless and peace grace you dear always.Hoping to see you someday.💙🦋💙🙏🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hello .thank u 4 this video it s very helpful and thank u again to share your experience with us.i would like to know the papers procedure in case i want my children to study in the cheapest english secondary school in istanbul.thank u

Very informative Berry and you look lovely .

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Took me months. Started in August and just got my card last month. I was going to do everything myself, but I went through a third party just to make my fiancee happy and less worried, which wasn't smart. My plan was to apply at the end of Sept since I moved here in July since you had 90 days on your visa and once you file, you are not here illegally. I just didn't know it would take so long.

Great video. Question and scenario - what if you want to retire in Turkey therefore already have a pension income, but you want to do Airbnb or rent out a room for those that want a holiday…how does that work and affect tax/income?

Very informative! Where are you from?

Hey there ! Can you make a video on the education of turkey and is it worth it to study in universities there ? Thank you so much

This is so helpful! Thank you! Can you renew your tourist residency each each? How long does it last?

@BeryIstanbulTips

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! But at the end of the day the decision and time after the first one is up to the migration department. The first one for tourist purposes is given for up to 1 year.

Many thanks for this really informative video. Can you please also advise if there is a Turkish Government website, where we can check if a particular estate agent is registered or not?

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to know it was useful! Let me check for it

@TheOrionOracle

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips Yes, please kindly keep us posted, as we are seriously exploring a move to Turkey. And, once again thanks for all the information supplied to date through your channel.

Nice informative vlog. Pls make video on buying property from genuine parties.

Hi ,it was great to watch and getting basic information moving to turkey. My question: what is the best possible way to avoid inflation impact ,how much would need to i vest getting 25k tl in month keeping in mind 3 school going kids and own property

Thank you so much for the information! You mentioned that we will have to fill out a declaration form ( for obtaining residency) to show that we have enough income to live in Turkey. Will they ask us to show bank records? If so, can you give an idea of how much money will we be required to have in our account? For myself, I intend to go there with 3 young children, ages 12 and under.. Thank you for any info you are able to offer me.

@sophiasaraj2468

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marisa, have you made the move yet? I'm also considering it. I'll check out their immigration website and let you know if I find any info regarding that. All the very best

@fathinsayeeda5415

2 жыл бұрын

All the best guys,, be careful Me and my hubby are planning to move in turkey

best video!

Very good information, thanks! I understand from other videos that to retire in Turkey for more than one year I can not rent a apartment but must have purchased a residence..is that rue? Also I could not understand the last job you mentioned at 7:39?? Thanks!

@930tube

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but purchase can be cheap like a few years rent can buy u your own place

Thanks for the information though am late here

Thank you for this! Is it possible to get by without knowing Turkish?

Thanks bery

Your video is excellent.

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

Dear Bery Which nearest city outside Istanbul, you advise for residency permit application, please reply. Thanks

Good information

Hi, thanks a bunch for the lovely video! By any chance, do you happen to know how I can become a certified tour guide in Turkey as an Iranian expat?

I am from Bangladesh. I love from Turkey. I love çagatay ulusoy

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Much love all the way to Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

@bananaman9195

3 жыл бұрын

I love Bangladesh and turkey they're both beautiful Nations 💕💕💕 from the US

I speak three languages and I am interpreter , working health tourism do I have to speak Turkish in order to interpreter .I love your channel. Thank you

great video

Hi bery..thanks for the info! We are planning to move to turkey in a couple of months. I just want to know, for Filipinos (from philippines) any possibilities of getting jobs in the offices though we do not know turkish language?

@azizaomar4508

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anabelle. What kind of office job are you looking for?

Full of information ℹ️

@BeryIstanbulTips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TravAlligator

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeryIstanbulTips Great video! How is the current real estate? Can one survive in Istanbul with rental income if purchased a flat in areas such as Kadikoy, Atasehir, Kartal, or Beylikduzu? How much rent can be expected from a 1+1 or 2+1 in these areas and is there demand post covid?