From Hamams to Hair Transplants: Health and Wellness for Expats in Turkey
With a rich history that merges East and West, Turkey presents a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern advancements. One area…
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What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Turkey?
Healthcare in Turkey consists of a mix of public and private health services. Turkey has universal healthcare under its Universal Health Insurance…
Read more →What Options Are Available For Chronically Ill Expats In Turkey?
If you suffer from a chronic illness, then moving abroad can be a stressful time, especially if you are not familiar with…
Read more →Prescriptions In Turkey: What Is Available And How To Ensure You Get The Right Level Of Care
In general, you should not find it difficult to obtain any medication you require while living in Turkey. Turkish pharmacies are usually…
Read more →Maternity Care In Turkey: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
Choosing a birth plan is an important decision, and one that relies on many different factors. Fortunately, insurance coverage should not be…
Read more →How To Register With The Health System In Turkey
Turkey has universal healthcare under its universal health insurance system, which in turn is part of the Social Security Institution (SGK). Under…
Read more →How To Look After Your Mental Health In Turkey
Maintaining good mental health can be challenging, especially in a foreign country. Before you decide on your next destination, it is important…
Read more →How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In Turkey
All permanent residents over the age of 18 and below the age of 65 are required to have healthcare insurance if they…
Read more →How To Keep Fit And Healthy In Turkey
With everything from healing muds and hot springs to traditional Turkish hammams, Turkey is a place that’s fully equipped to take care…
Read more →How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Turkey?
Whether you’re seeking cosmetic, surgical or routine care in Turkey, you’ll be pleased to know that the standards of healthcare have improved…
Read more →Dental And Ophthalmic Care In Turkey: How To Find The Right Options For You
Finding the right healthcare provider for your requirements can be tricky, especially if you’re doing so as an expat. But if you’re…
Read more →How To Open A Bank Account In Turkey
Most state banks in Turkey were originally established to finance specific industries (such as Ziraat Bank, which was established to help agricultural…
Read more →How To Rent Or Buy Property In Turkey
Buying a property in Turkey The Turkish government has removed many of the hurdles that once made buying property in Turkey more…
Read more →How To Apply For A Visa In Turkey
Many foreign nationals will need a visa to enter Turkey. The standard Turkish tourist/visit visa is valid on a multiple-entry basis for…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Turkey
Turkey is a popular destination for expats seeking residence and work, particularly its beautiful city of Istanbul and its capital, Ankara. If…
Read more →Turkey – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
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At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Interview With Anastasia M. Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gokmen, Istanbul-based American editors of Tales from the Expat Harem
This expatriate literature project, an internationally bestselling anthology by foreign women in modern Turkey, has been praised by everyone from diplomats to…
Read more →What To Do If You’re Arrested In Turkey
Turkey is a culturally rich country with a modern character. Human habitation in this region dates back more than 25,000 years, and…
Read more →Preparing For The Climate In Turkey
With its location primarily in the temperate zone in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, most expats expect Turkey to have a temperate…
Read more →5 Great Golf Courses For Expats In Turkey
Turkey has long been viewed by tourists and expats alike as some exotic Middle Eastern location that has been the traditional bridge…
Read more →Dealing With Culture Shock In Turkey – Some Advice For New Expats
Turkey’s unique geographic position hasn’t just made it a historic bridge between East and West, it has also helped shape a distinctive…
Read more →5 Foods You Must Try When Living In Turkey
From aromatic home-cooked stews to spicy kebabs, Turkey’s culinary heritage is a blend of varied influences. The flavors that arose from the…
Read more →Rob Thomas, Ozsubasi Homes
Please tell us a bit about yourself and your company My wife Carol and I came to live in Didim (on the…
Read more →Anastasia M. Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gokmen, Istanbul-based American editors of Tales from the Expat Harem
This expatriate literature project, an internationally bestselling anthology by foreign women in modern Turkey, has been praised by everyone from diplomats to…
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