djoh270687
English expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别
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About me
English
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 16 November 2013
How the country behaves towards foreigners
I have noticed that the amount of black African people in Istanbul has raised a lot over the years but people may still stare at you but don't be offended. I am original from England and I am very white and have blonde hair, nothing like a typical ... Read More
Passport Control
Hi everyone, I am going back home to the UK next week as part of my job to visit a customer. My question is..... Now that I have a residence visa what is the procedure for passport control at the airport in Turkey? I have no tourist visa for them ... Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
Hi Yusif, I think the visa process is more difficult for you. I just search the web and found this document (hope it's helpful). http://www.akra.be.mfa.gov.tr/images/localCache/1/cf6254a9-2945-4ee0-bf77-bad5dc8649b6.pdf Gives you a list of the ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I am afraid like learning most things in life it's practice and getting used to it. Overtime you wont even think about it, you will just do it. If you are new to Turkish grammar the best place to start is to just take one verb and say it in all the ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I think if you come to live in a foreign country and you're not willing to change or adapt to find ways to fit in with the culture of the country then you're going to struggle. Every country is different, you can't expect the country to change for ... Read More
buy bicycle in Istanbul?
Have a look for 'Bisiklet莽iler 脟arşısı' on the internet. There is a huge bike store on the way to Taksim its past the Unkapanı bridge under a motorway bridge. I can't remember the name on the store. Read More
Attempt to learn Turkish
Hi everyone, I wanted to start this topic because I speak to so many people via this website who are thinking to move to Turkey or already moved here and don't speak any Turkish and think it isn't necessary and they will find a job easily because ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
Lavoz :) Turkish people that deal with foreigners for business or services speak English and their local language Turkish. You can't expect your local shop keeper to speak English because you can't speak Turkish. He's probably never left Turkey in ... Read More
gym in mecidiyekoy
Going Cevahir always makes me tired.....watching all those girls on the treadmills as you enter the car park :joking: I just searched 'spor salonu mecidiyek枚y', came up with a few options njoy, trump towers and benefitspor. You should give them a ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Learning Turkish would help you get more local customers or make you more employable to an a potential employer. Turkish companies tend to be family run businesses unlike in the UK. You maybe able to find a job with an International (English ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Will you be self employed (freelance) or working for 1 particular company? I have seen requests for English speaking accounts in Istanbul....but not many. Mainly from expats who can't speak Turkish. Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I can only speak for Istanbul... I wouldn't say Turkish people are particularly racist, they may stare at you but that's purely because there a not many African people here. I first visited Turkey over 5 years ago and there were not many African ... Read More
looking for used books in English
There are a few small book shops of 陌stiklal Caddesi in Taksim, not a great selection but may have what you're looking for. I have just searched 'ikinci el 陌ngilizce kitaplar谋' (second hand English books) on google, have a look at ... Read More
Coming to Istanbul for holidays
If it's your first time check out all the tourist/historic places: Basilica Cistern Aya Sofya Topkap谋 Palace Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Galata Tower Taskim Square 陌stiklal Caddesi (Avenue) I enjoy going to a part of Istanbul in the summer ... Read More
ukranians life in turkey
Same as any other foreign nationality. You need paperwork (Residence/Work Permits) to live in Turkey and not knowing the Turkish language are your problems at the moment. Istanbul is full of lots of ex-pats from around the world, so it is not a ... Read More
International meeting by Marcos25
Hello everyone, i've moved to istanbul recently after i spent my last few years in london, dubai etc.. and to be honest social life is a bit poor here ( talking about us expats ) for example in dubai every weekend there's an expats party or a ...
Now Bashar I am not looking to cause trouble my friend but you're top of of the 'Top members of the week'....are you really e艧ek gibi cal谋艧谋yorsun lol :D I am only joking. I think the main problem for most people is logistical, ... Read More
International meeting by Marcos25
Hello everyone, i've moved to istanbul recently after i spent my last few years in london, dubai etc.. and to be honest social life is a bit poor here ( talking about us expats ) for example in dubai every weekend there's an expats party or a ...
A Turkish expression for you guys to learn... ''Eşek gibi 莽alışıyorum!'' (I am working like a donkey!) All work and no play I am afraid.....welcome to Istanbul! :D:) Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
I will be straight with you because I have seen you asking for a Turkish visa on a few posts now and you don't seem to be getting any answers. For you to come here and work legally, you need a residence visa and a work permit. If you have enough ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Most African countries can only get a 30 day visa from Turkey before they arrive. Whether it's harder for you to get residence/work permits because of this I don't know. I know 4 African people currently living in Istanbul. 2 from Cameroon, 1 from ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
http://klipd.com/screenshots/c9747fb5cfefd017e14c580b1414a81a-2.jpg WAZZAUPP BASHAR! Best intro yet mate lol Read More
Question?
Hi, When you apply for a work visa in Turkey there are some professions banned to Non-Turkish citizens. I pulled the information below from the Turkish Embassy website in the UK: Occupations banned to foreigners Diving, maritime navigation, ... Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
Don't forget the cost of living here is lower than in the States, your dollars will stretch further. Also take into account depending how you do your visas/permits it can take several weeks/months to get all your paperwork done and returned to you. ... Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
I know people that have lived here over a year and can't speak a word of Turkish, if you're already learning then that's great. I have learnt more Turkish being here because the language is all around you, I am sure the same will apply to you so ... Read More
How many days should i apply for on my tourist/private visit visa?
Not sure what you mean by a 'private' visa. As a Kenyan citizen you are only entitled to stay for 30 days with a electronic tourist visa, whether you can extend it I do not know. How do you stay for 2 months last time? Check out Turkish Visa ... Read More
How many days should i apply for on my tourist/private visit visa?
5 days according to the website http://nairobi.emb.mfa.gov.tr/ShowInfoNotes.aspx?ID=159929 Turkish Embassy in Kenya Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
To start learning Turkish something like Rosetta Stone is a good starting place. Turkish will seem very very strange to you as a native English speaker, but it's like everything, the more you do it the better you will get. If you need any help just ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Turkey classes citizens from different nations in different categories. I am not sure what class Egyptian is in but if we say its the same as mine (British). 4 passport photos valid passport bank statements (not sure if they need translation into ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
I came to Turkey on a tourist visa (90 days) and applied for residency visa whilst in Turkey. My circumstances are a little different though, my wife is Turkish so I automatic qualified for residency. Should you decide to come to Turkey you need to ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Selam Ahmed, I thought I'd start the pro-turkey campaign, you are getting all the negative comments at the moment :) For starters all politicians around the world are the same, they just hide it better in the West. I understand things are tough in ... Read More
want to work in istanbul
I don't know what the legal requirements for a Tunisian national are. If Turkey has a embassy in Tunisia then checkout their website it will tell you what is the legal requirements for your nationality. If it is the same as mine you need a residence ... Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
If you don't speak Turkish you will struggle to find a 'normal job'. I work for a engineering company selling machines overseas, I speak English to most of my customers but Turkish with my colleagues/co-workers not everyone knows English. There are ... Read More
Learning Turkish. by ahmad alomari
Dear expats, i just moved to Istanbul, and hoping to settle here, so please tell me how long does it take to learn Turkish language and is there and communities or meeting groups or even individuals who can teach me Turkish and i will teach them ...
From an English language point of view Turkish seems very difficult and makes English grammar look simple in comparison. Turkish grammar adds letters to words and sometimes makes the word sound different. As a foreigner trying to listen you ... Read More
Bless you all! do you guys know if any free Arabic courses
The majority of people in Turkey speak Turkish (84.5%) not Arabic. There are other languages like Kurdish (12%) but only 1.4% Arabic in Turkey. Why not try an open university course in the UK.....Birmingham University does them. Read More
Car Markets (陌stanbul)
Many thanks for your suggestions guys, I've tried DOD they don't seem to sell anything under 30.000TL (for Volkswagens at least), I will search this intercity place. Yes I know where 脟oban莽eşme Oto Pazarı is, between the Airport AVM and ... Read More
Car Markets (陌stanbul)
Hi everyone, I am currently trying to buy a car but having trouble finding one. I have been looking sahibinden.com and arabam.com mainly. Every time I read the description or run a number plate check I get those same 2 words over and over again ... Read More
hi there! by jessica delarosa
is it really hard to apply (whatever work you choose) in turkey especially when you're not a turkish citizen? i really want to work in turkey and as of right now I'm planning to apply to some of turk's hotel.. need someone to help me bout that.... ...
The three I used are called..... yenibiris.com (a new job.com) kariyer.net (career .net) secretcv.com The first two are in Turkish but Secret CV does have an English setting. I found kariyer.net to be the best. Good luck in your search. Read More
hi there! by jessica delarosa
is it really hard to apply (whatever work you choose) in turkey especially when you're not a turkish citizen? i really want to work in turkey and as of right now I'm planning to apply to some of turk's hotel.. need someone to help me bout that.... ...
Honest answer....yes! Because you're not a Turkish citizen you require a residence and work permits to work in Turkey. There are people like most places in the world that work illegally (on student visas or no visa at all) but..... The one problem ... Read More
I'm new/ British people who lives in Istanbul
My name is David, I am from a town called Warrington (in the middle of Liverpool & Manchester). I live and work on the European side of 陌stanbul. I have been living in 陌stanbul for 9 months now and I haven't gone back home yet....I'd ask ... Read More
Hey guys ! by Laura143
Im Laura, :top: I moved from Manchester, England to Istanbul 6 months ago. I love to travel, see new places, experience new things. Im looking for a buddy out here to do these things with me! I'm easy to approach, kind, friendly, honest etc... Ive ...
You're welcome, hopefully it's what you're looking for. If you ever need other help regarding Istanbul don't be scared to ask. Read More
Hey guys ! by Laura143
Im Laura, :top: I moved from Manchester, England to Istanbul 6 months ago. I love to travel, see new places, experience new things. Im looking for a buddy out here to do these things with me! I'm easy to approach, kind, friendly, honest etc... Ive ...
I am a member of another 'expats' website where they have weekly get togethers. I have never gone to one as they're a bit up market for me and the always seem to be on your side. It's free to join but if you subscribe you get into all the get ... Read More
Hey guys ! by Laura143
Im Laura, :top: I moved from Manchester, England to Istanbul 6 months ago. I love to travel, see new places, experience new things. Im looking for a buddy out here to do these things with me! I'm easy to approach, kind, friendly, honest etc... Ive ...
I am on the opposite side to you, I am in K眉莽眉k莽ekmece on the European side. Where the other airport is (Ataturk). Have you come alone? Are you studying/working or anything? I thought I'd miss the bacon but you've made me hungry thinking of my ... Read More
Hey guys ! by Laura143
Im Laura, :top: I moved from Manchester, England to Istanbul 6 months ago. I love to travel, see new places, experience new things. Im looking for a buddy out here to do these things with me! I'm easy to approach, kind, friendly, honest etc... Ive ...
Hi Laura, My name is David and I am from just round the corner from you in Warrington. I have been living in Istanbul for 9 months now.....how you finding living in 陌stanbul? What do you miss the most from home? Mines a bit sad but......a ... Read More
Why I don`t get a job? by karanova
Hi! I would like you to share opinions and experience with me. Since more than 6 months I`m applying online for jobs,in different hotels trough yenibiris.com,but no one ever call me even for an interview.I have Master Degree of Hotel and ...
Took me 8 months to find work and I got turned down twice because I didn't have a work permit. Companies aren't willing to help you as they can find somebody who can start straight away and they feel foreign people want more money than Turkish ... Read More