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UN MemberVisa-free · 90 daysPop. 84.3M
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Turkey

Aegean Sea, Black Sea, Levantine Sea, Mediterranean Sea · Turkish

Turkey

Turkey delivers year-round sunshine, sea at your doorstep, and top healthcare — at half Western costs with easy remote work visas and no rush to learn Turkish.

CLIMATE
Aegean Sea, Black Sea, L…
29°C avg · 3000h sun/yr
CURRENCY
TRY ₺
LANGUAGE
Turkish
SAFETY
Safe
#1 globally · Safety index 59/100
COST OF LIVING
Moderate
Cost index 40/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+3
UTC+3

What it's like to live in Turkey

Turkey is a transcontinental nation strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with territory spanning both continents. Located primarily in Anatolia (Asian Turkey), the country also includes a smaller northwestern region in the B...


Cost of living
vs EU Average14% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
₺31,490Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
₺425Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
₺46.50Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
₺37.00One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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  • Visa & residency path
  • Tax optimisation
  • Neighbourhood guide
  • Healthcare & schools
  • Cost breakdown

Healthcare

  • Health insurance is mandatory for all foreigners residing in Turkey, with specific requirements for residence permit applications.
  • Turkey operates a dual healthcare system comprising public services (SGK/GSS) and a rapidly growing private sector, offering diverse options for expats.
  • Foreigners must typically hold private health insurance for their first year of residency before becoming eligible to voluntarily enroll in the public SGK system.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationalities enjoy visa-free entry to Turkey for tourism or short-term business stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This rolling limit means the total days spent in Turkey over the past 180 days cannot exceed 90, regardless of multiple entries. Ordinary passport holders from these countries simply present a valid passport at immigration. No eVisa or visa-on-arrival is needed for eligible nationalities. Key entry requirements include: a passport valid for...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa: 30 days
Work permits available
Retirement visa options
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This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.