Apply online at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr. You'll need: passport, health insurance, proof of address, biometric photos (50x60mm), and bank statement. Appointment at Antalya Migration Office. Process takes 30-60 days. Cost: ~€50-100.
You need a Turkish Tax Number (Vergi Numarası) first — get it free from any Tax Office with your passport. Then visit any bank branch (Ziraat, İş Bankası, Garanti recommended). Bring: passport, tax number, Turkish phone number, proof of address.
Health Insurance
💡 Get insurance BEFORE applying for ikamet
Required for residence permit. Options: (1) Private insurance (~€200-500/year, accepted for ikamet), (2) SGK state insurance (~€50/month after 1 year residency). Private clinics in Kalkan for basics; hospitals in Fethiye/Antalya for serious cases.
Tax Number (Vergi No)
💡 Nearest tax office is in Kaş center
Free and takes 10 minutes. Go to any Tax Office (Vergi Dairesi) with your passport. You'll get a number on the spot. Needed for: bank account, buying property, car registration, phone registration, and most official processes.
Driving in Turkey
💡 Get an IDP before you arrive
Your home license + IDP (International Driving Permit) works for 6 months. After that, convert to Turkish license at Nüfus Müdürlüğü. You'll need: medical report, biometric photos, notarized translation of your license. Speed limits: 50 city / 90 highway / 120 motorway.
Utilities Setup
💡 Türk Telekom has best coverage in Kalkan
Water: Apply at Kalkan Belediyesi. Electric: CK Enerji office (Fethiye or online). Internet: Türk Telekom, Superonline, or Vodafone — fiber available in central Kalkan. Bring: passport, rental contract (or tapü), tax number. Bills can be auto-paid via bank.
Turkish SIM Card
💡 Turkcell has best rural coverage
Buy a prepaid SIM at any Turkcell, Vodafone, or Türk Telekom shop with your passport. ~₺200-300 for starter pack. Foreign phones must be registered within 120 days (IMEI registration at tax office, ~€50). After registration, your phone works permanently.
Notary & Legal
💡 Always use a sworn translator for legal docs
Nearest notary (Noter) is in Kaş. For property: mandatory use of notary + tapü office. Power of Attorney (Vekalet) for someone to act on your behalf. Apostille: get documents apostilled in your home country first. Sworn translators available in Fethiye/Antalya.