The free starter pack
Your first 7 days
in Istanbul.
7 short emails over 7 days. The practical stuff that gets foreigners stuck in their first week, without sending you to 8 different websites to figure each one out.
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What's in the pack
Seven topics to help organise your first week.
Day 1 · Get connected
Compare a local SIM with a travel eSIM, and check what changes if you need a Turkish phone number.
Day 2 · Understand the tax number
What a Turkish tax number is used for and where to find the application steps.
Day 3 · Plan your banking
Documents to prepare and questions to ask your chosen bank before visiting.
Day 4 · Look for an apartment
Where to search, what to check at a viewing and how to assess a request for a deposit.
Day 5 · Work out your regular journeys
Plan the routes between your accommodation, workspace and the places you will visit often.
Day 6 · Find healthcare information
How to contact providers, ask about costs and check your insurance cover.
Day 7 · Check your residence plans
Find the application information and deadlines relevant to your stay.
Arrived before check-in?
Ask your accommodation to hold your bags first. If that does not work, find storage near where you want to spend the day.
Where to leave your luggage in Istanbul →Getting from the airport? Compare transfer options from IST and SAW →
No data yet? Most eSIM apps are blocked in Turkey. The one that still works, with a 15% reader code →
The guides behind each day
- → Basilica Cistern Istanbul: 2026 Ticket Price, Hours, Night Visit
- → Best eSIM for Turkey: Checked September 2026, From Istanbul
- → Bosphorus Cruise Prices 2026: Public Ferry vs Tour Boat vs Dinner
- → Can Turkey Attract the Next Generation of Digital Nomads and Entrepreneurs?
- → Cappadocia from Istanbul 2026: Flights, Day Trips, Balloons
- → Fees and Tariffs for Foreigners in Istanbul, 2026 (Checked Monthly)
- → Getting Paid in Turkey as a Nomad · Wise, Payoneer, SWIFT (2026)
- → Hagia Sophia Tickets 2026: Price, Hours, Queue
- → Healthcare in Istanbul for Foreigners · Hospitals, Costs, Insurance (2026)
- → Hotels Near Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen, by Flight Time
- → How to Open a Turkish Bank Account as a Foreigner · 2026
- → Is Airalo Blocked in Turkey? (2026 Status)
- → Istanbul Airport Transfers: Book from IST or Sabiha Gökçen
- → Istanbul Apartment Hunting for Foreigners · 3 Platforms + 5 Scams
- → Istanbul Hamam Guide 2026: Prices, Etiquette, Where to Go
- → Istanbul Museum Hours & Müzekart: Checked Monthly at Source
- → Istanbul SIM Card Guide for Foreigners · The BTK Registration Trap (2026)
- → Luggage Storage in Istanbul: Where to Leave Your Bags
- → Princes' Islands 2026: Ferry Times, Fares, Which Island
- → Renting a Car at Istanbul Airport (2026 Guide)
- → Three Months in Istanbul: A Realistic Budget for Your Stay (2026)
- → Topkapı Palace Tickets 2026: Price, Harem, Hours, Museum Pass
- → Turkey Citizenship by Investment for Founders (2026): The Honest Math
- → Turkey Citizenship by Investment vs Caribbean: 2026 Math for Founders
- → Turkey Digital Nomad Visa, Eligibility, Requirements, Process · 2026
- → Turkey eSIM Block (2026): What Still Works After BTK Blocked 37 Stores
- → Turkey Residence Permit Health Insurance · What Göç İdaresi Accepts (2026)
- → USDT & Crypto Off-Ramp via Turkey · 2026
- → What Is Blocked in Turkey: Checked September 2026, From Istanbul
- → Where to Live in Istanbul as a Foreigner · 6 Neighborhoods, Real Rents
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