Relocation plan to Turkey

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Going solo · Employment · Residency via property · citizen of Kazakhstan

Cost of living (one adult)EUR1068/mo
Steps in the plan25
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Financial and documentary readiness confirmed

    A realistic relocation budget for 3–6 months has been established, and a complete set of documents for relocation from Kazakhstan to Turkey has been prepared.

  2. 2 Basis for stay and residence permit application prepared

    The use of real estate as the basis for legalization has been confirmed, and the application and supporting documents are ready for submission.

  3. 3 Entry into and accommodation in Turkey completed

    The relocation of one person has been arranged, accommodation has been confirmed, and the main steps to begin residing have been completed.

  4. 4 Post-entry registrations and annual cycle set up

    Address, banking, insurance, and household procedures have been completed, and a calendar for renewing status and documents has been created.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 10 Develop an individual entry and legalization route through real estate

    The sequence of entry, residence permit application, and subsequent actions has been documented, taking into account Kazakhstani citizenship and the real estate property.

  2. 11 Prepare and submit the residence permit application in accordance with the prescribed procedure

    The application has been submitted on an appropriate basis, and the submission confirmation and subsequent key dates have been saved.

  3. 19 Complete the acquisition and monitoring of migration status

    The final status document has been obtained or verified, and the validity periods, address-related obligations, and future renewals have been added to the calendar.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 6 Inventory the Documents of a Citizen of Kazakhstan

    A list of valid documents has been compiled, and documents requiring renewal, translation, or additional certification have been identified.

  2. 8 Prepare Translations and Certification of the Necessary Documents

    Documents used in immigration and everyday procedures have been brought into a form accepted by Turkish authorities and organizations.

Budget and cost of living
  1. 5 Create a personal relocation and living budget

    The required reserve has been determined, taking into account a monthly budget of 1200–2000, relocation expenses, housing, insurance, and administrative procedures.

  2. 23 Conduct the first financial review after relocation

    Actual expenses have been compared with the plan, the remaining reserve has been calculated, and the monthly budget has been adjusted if necessary.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 7 Choose insurance coverage for applying for a residence permit and living in Turkey

    An insurance option has been selected that covers the required period and basic medical risks in Turkey.

  2. 18 Activate medical coverage and choose a healthcare pathway

    The insurance has been verified after entry, the nearest medical facilities have been identified, and the procedure for seeking medical assistance has been determined.

Housing
  1. 9 Check the property’s suitability for legalization and residence

    Ownership rights, the accuracy of the address, and the possibility of using the property in migration and address procedures have been confirmed.

  2. 15 Confirm that the property is ready for occupancy

    As of the arrival date, access to the property, basic living conditions, and the ability to confirm the residential address are ensured.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 13 Develop a banking strategy and backup payment methods

    Primary and backup methods for storing funds, paying expenses, and receiving income after relocation have been selected.

  2. 20 Open or update a Turkish bank account

    The account, online banking access, payments, and secure transfers of funds for regular expenses have been set up.

Work and Employee Rights
  1. 12 Check the legality of continuing employment in Turkey

    It has been determined where the employer is actually located, which work arrangement applies, and what permits or tax actions may be required.

  2. 21 Set up work and income receipt after relocation

    The work process, payments, and communication with the employer are organized without violating immigration and tax requirements.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 14 Organize the flight, luggage, and transportation of personal belongings

    The route, dates, volume of belongings, luggage documents, and the procedure for delivering the property to Turkey have been agreed upon.

  2. 16 Complete the relocation and document entry

    The relocation has been completed, and proof of border crossing and the documents required for subsequent procedures have been preserved.

Integration and Daily Life
  1. 17 Establish the tax and address foundation after arrival

    The necessary identifiers have been obtained, and the address has been registered or the correct procedure for doing so has been confirmed.

  2. 22 Set up communications, utilities, and everyday services

    Mobile communications, internet, recurring payments, transportation, and access to essential everyday services have been arranged.

  3. 24 Create an annual calendar of mandatory renewals and payments

    A single calendar records residence permit and insurance renewals, banking and tax tasks, as well as address and document checks.

Plan “B”
  1. 25 Prepare scenarios in case of rejection, delays, or changes in income

    Actions have been defined for issues with a residence permit, real estate, employment, or the budget: response times, backup options, and the acceptable timeframe for returning to Kazakhstan.