Istanbul's secret is sequence: get your free tax number first because it unlocks the bank, the lease and the residence permit (ikamet). Watch two hard clocks, register your foreign phone within 120 days and convert your driving licence within 6 months, or you lose them.
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Guidance only — not legal, immigration, or financial advice; always confirm details and fees on the official source linked for each step, as rules and prices change. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Part of mypulse.city · Privacy · Terms