Days 1, 2: tax number and SIM

The tax number (vergi numarası) unlocks everything: rentals, utilities, banking, appliance instalments. Get it online or at the tax office (vergi dairesi) in half an hour, free, with your passport.

A Turkish SIM is issued on your passport at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom offices. Note: a phone you brought with you must be registered within 120 days or its IMEI gets blocked on Turkish networks.

Days 3, 5: housing and utilities

After signing the rental contract, transfer the electricity (CK Akdeniz) and water (ASAT) meters to your name, you'll need your passport, tax number and contract. DASK earthquake insurance is mandatory; meters won't be connected without it.

If you plan to apply for residency, check that your district is open for foreigner registration, covered in detail in our residence permit guide.

Days 5, 7: home and mobility

Then comes settling in: furniture and appliances if the flat is empty, a KentKart for buses or a rental car, health insurance, learning your district. This is the stage that eats weeks when done alone.

Alanya Move closes the whole checklist for you: airport pickup, office runs, utility transfers, furnishing, and a car at your door. Message us before you fly, land into a ready life.