Tag: Turkey

A red ribbon tied around the bride’s waist is a symbol of her virginity. In the past, the absence of a maidenhood belt resulted in local gossip, but in modern towns and cities, the bride will choose if she wants to wear it. Why do Turkish brides wear red ribbon? According to tradition, the bride’s […]

In this case, the penalty fee to pay; It is calculated as 50 USD (First month fee) + 70 USD (10 USD for each month after the first month) + Card fee. For Georgia citizens, have 90-days visa-free staying right in Turkey. What happens if you overstay tourist visa in Turkey? The Legal Consequences of […]

According to Turkish Marriage regulations, a Turkish national and a foreigner or two foreigners with different nationalities can be married by Turkish authorities. Two foreigners of the same nationality can be married either by the offices of their own Country’s Embassy or Consulate or by the Turkish authorities. Is it easy for foreigners to get […]

Marriage Law in Turkey. Only civil marriage is legal in Turkey. You may have any religious ceremony you wish in addition to the civil one, but the religious service has no legal standing in Turkey. Is there common law in Turkey? As the legal system is a civil law (and not common law) system, the […]

Unlike some EU countries, Turkey has a rather strict drug policy, where even illegal drug possession, including cannabis/marijuanacannabis/marijuanaA joint ( /dʒɔɪnt/), which is commonly referred to as a spliff, “doobie” or “doob”, is a rolled cannabis cigarette. Unlike commercial tobacco cigarettes, the user ordinarily hand-rolls joints with rolling papers, though in some cases they are […]

A report of medical examination includes applicant’s blood type and results of blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis and indicates that the applicant has no contagious diseases. Medical reports without the applicant’s photo and doctor’s stamp will not be accepted. What are the requirements to get married in Turkey? The citizens […]

Putting hand on heart or towards chest region is a frequently used gesture in Turkey. This gesture which has the meaning for greeting is also utilized to thank at the same time. What gestures are offensive in Turkey? There are some hand signs considered impolite by Turks. The first one is to put your thumb […]

There are some hand signs considered impolite by Turks. The first one is to put your thumb between your index and middle finger while your hand is in a fist position. The other is more international. It is the middle finger standing upright again when your hand is in a fist. What does the middle […]

Turkey is a familiar destination for many Russians and Ukrainians. In 2019, before the pandemic, the country attracted 7 million Russians and 1.5 million Ukrainians, making it the top tourism destination for both groups. Which nationality visits Turkey most? RussiaForeign visitor arrivals Rank Country 2019 1 Russia 7,017,657 2 Germany 5,027,472 3 Bulgaria 2,713,464 4 […]

The Nazar Boncuk symbolizes the jealous and envious look of others, which, according to the popular belief, would have the power to cause various misfortunes to a person or his property. Turkish people believe that this amulet protects its holder from the bad energies by absorbing them. What does the blue Turkish eye mean? As […]

Traveling to Turkey is the same as traveling to almost any other country, and there’s nothing especially harmful about it for women. Though their customs may be different from yours or mine, all it takes is a little understanding. It’s not any more dangerous than staying where you are, so live your life! Are female […]

Turkey is a destination that gets a lot of bad publicity, particularly for women on their own — but if you have at least a little bit of travel experience, Turkey is a great destination for solo female travelers. Is Turkey safe to travel alone female? Turkey is totally safe for female solo travelers. A […]

Turkey now boasts more than 100,000 millionaires making it the Middle East’s top country for the wealthy, according to an expert on high net worth individuals. How much income do I need to live in Turkey? You’d be okay for a living if you have an income of over 5000 TL per month, So $1000 […]

Turks must make sure to eat all the food that is on their plates, and scrape the bottom of the plate. Leaving a portion on the plate is considered a sin; this is based on a religious law regarding avoidance of waste. However in Europe, it is generally considered impolite to eat everything on the […]

So, is the tap water in Turkey safe to drink? Tap water is generally safe to consume. However, the locals widely prefer to drink bottled water over tap water, due to the hardness and taste of tap water, especially in urban areas of the country. The tap water in Turkey is pretreated to make it […]

Buying property in Turkey is easy however there are some restrictions on foreigners: As per Article 35, foreign nationals must belong to those countries that Turkey clears for property acquisition. You can’t acquire properties in Security Zones and Military Forbidden Zones. Can foreigners buy houses in Turkey? Foreigners may purchase land and property in Turkey […]

Turkey can offer its residents a good climate, an active and healthy lifestyle, and most expats find they get a good value for money when they move to Turkey. Is Turkey a good place to live in? Turkey scored highest in the “Living” category, ranking first for “cultural, open and welcoming communities” and “ease of […]

Turkey is generally considered a safe destination, and many expats relocate there without problems. Nevertheless, a risk of terrorism has raised concerns of safety in Turkey, with several attacks having targeted popular tourist areas in the past, including Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport. Is moving to Turkey a good idea? Turkey can offer its residents a good […]

As mentioned before all the big social media platforms have been blocked at some point. These include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Periscope. You could also struggle to access online tools like Google Docs, Translate, Books, Analytics or Tools as well as file sharing DropBox. What is forbidden in Turkey? Smoking is prohibited on public […]

Turkey has not adopted the right to acquire citizenship based on birth place. Therefore, being born in Turkey will not provide any ri- ght in terms of citizenship. Citizenship at birth is based on kinship. A person may be a Turkish citizen at birth only if one of his/her parents is a Turkish citizen. Does […]