Question 1

How long can you live in Turkey after buying an apartment? When can you apply for citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Usually a 2-year residence permit is granted with renewal every 2 years. After 5 years of continuous residence you can apply for citizenship by naturalization. The minimum apartment value for a tapu residence permit is $200,000. Citizenship by investment is a separate program, minimum $400,000 in real estate (since 2022).

Question 2

Is it true that foreigners cannot be absent from Turkey for more than 120 days per year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the rule applies. A residence permit may be cancelled if the holder is absent from Turkey for a total of more than 120 days per year. Applies to all types of short-term residence permits.

Question 3

Do you need a WEB Tapu certificate confirming the apartment hasn't been sold when renewing a tapu residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Experience shows — they accept it if you include it. The certificate can be downloaded for free from web-tapu: log in, find your apartment in the list and click the icon to generate a PDF.

Question 4

Can you leave before the residence permit expires and re-enter as a tourist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Leave before the expiry of your residence permit and enter the next day. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry is 60 days per trip (and no more than 90 days total per any 180-day period). Account for travel time to the border.

Question 5

Is address registration (numarataj) required when renewing a tapu residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Based on experience — yes it's needed. An old 2022 numarataj was attached to the file and accepted.

Question 6

Can you leave shortly before your residence permit expires and re-enter as a tourist visa-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Leave before the expiry of your residence permit and enter the next day. ⚠️ For Russian citizens, visa-free entry is 60 days per trip (and no more than 90 days total per any 180-day period), not 90 days as often written in chats. Account for travel time to the border.

Question 7

Do you need a WEB Tapu certificate when renewing a tapu residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Chat participants' experience shows — they accept it if you include it. The certificate can be downloaded for free from web-tapu: log in, find your apartment in the list and click the icon to generate a PDF.

Question 8

How long does it take to receive the residence permit card after renewal — once the SMS arrives?

Accepted Answer

From experience: the SMS reply comes about a month after applying, and the card is delivered by post about a week after the SMS.

Question 9

Does the postman deliver the residence permit card in person or leave it in the mailbox?

Accepted Answer

Delivered in person — the postman rings the intercom with the apartment number. Not left in the mailbox — if you're not home, the card is taken back.

Question 10

How many days does it take for the residence permit card to arrive after the tracking number appears?

Accepted Answer

The tracking number may appear well before actual dispatch. Once tracking movement begins — on average a couple of days.

Question 11

Can you apply for a residence permit renewal on the last day it's valid?

Accepted Answer

You can. The key is having a working e-devlet password. If the password doesn't work, you need to get it at the post office in advance.

Question 12

Can you pay the annual property tax online?

Accepted Answer

You can — but only after having paid in person at the belediye at least once. After the first visit, your personal account is already active. Tax can be paid in two installments per year (before June 2 and before December 2) or all at once.

Question 13

Is a first-time residence permit currently issued based on a rental agreement?

Accepted Answer

They are, but it depends on citizenship and the specific Göç İdaresi office.

Question 14

Do you need to book an appointment at nüfus or can you walk in?

Accepted Answer

Appointments at nüfus are for Turkish citizens only — for passport issuance. Foreigners take a digital ticket on-site and wait in line. It depends on the matter at hand.

Question 15

'Exchange certificate' for a tapu transaction — where to get it and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

At Ziraat Bank — free, at the stock exchange rate. Vakıf Bank may charge ~20,000 lira for the 'service'. Better to go to Ziraat.

Question 16

Property tax in 2026 — how much is it?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 the tax increased significantly. Approximate figures: a 3+1 apartment — about 6,000 lira/year. In Gazipasa the increase was greater than in Mahmutlar (~×4 vs ~×2). Check at the belediye in person.

Question 17

How to pay property tax?

Accepted Answer

The first time you need to come to the belediye in person with the tapu. Payment by cash or card. After the first visit, online payment is available via e-devlet. Tax is paid twice a year: before June 2 and before December 2. You can pay on behalf of another person using a copy of their tapu.

Online payment is available on the official Gazipasa municipality website: e-belediye.gazipasa.bel.tr. The first time you still need to come in person with the tapu.

Question 18

What to do if the belediye issues an unexpectedly high property tax — is this normal?

Accepted Answer

According to chat information, a special municipal tax for foreigners is in effect specifically in Gazipasa — in Alanya and Mahmutlar it was introduced later or differently. If the amount seems inflated, it's worth visiting the belediye in person to clarify the basis. Some residents have challenged their assessment.

Question 19

Where to find the sicil number for online tax payment?

Accepted Answer

The sicil is obtained in person at the belediye (town hall) the first time. After that — accessible in your e-devlet personal account.

Question 20

Have the residence permit fees changed in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Official current rates: goc.gov.tr/belge-bedeli-ve-harc-miktari. Check before applying — the situation has been changing quickly. Residence permit chat for clarifications: t.me/ikamet_chat

Question 21

Where to get a urine test without a doctor's referral, but with a residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Only at the state hospital. You'll first be sent to a general practitioner who will issue a referral — and you can have the test done the same day. Payment at the reception desk.

Question 22

Is there a veterinary clinic with X-ray in Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

According to residents — Vetpro, near Monkey Burger on the Sea Street.

Question 23

How to see a doctor at the clinic — is an appointment needed?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in, no prior appointment needed. Appointment fee — about 540 lira (data: summer 2025). You can also book via e-devlet.

Question 24

How to register a child for a doctor's appointment via MHRS/eNabiz?

Accepted Answer

Go to the minus first or second floor of the state hospital and submit an application to be registered with the clinic. Alternatively — at the clinic opposite Robis, there is a doctor who accepts patients by residence permit number and speaks English.

Question 25

Should you get health insurance for a child in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes — from chat experience, Tinkoff insurance (maximum 90 days, not valid with a residence permit) covered a CT scan and a night in hospital in Antalya for a family of 2 adults + child for ~26,000 rubles. They recommend getting the maximum coverage package.

Question 26

Where to find an on-duty pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Current list of on-duty pharmacies at eczaneler.gen.tr — select your area.

Question 27

How to call an ambulance in Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

The local custom is not to call an ambulance (tel. 112) but to go to the emergency department yourself — it's faster. Alternative — buy travel insurance in advance, then the insurer will arrange assistance.

Question 28

Is there an ophthalmologist in Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

At Devlet Hastanesi (state hospital) there is an ophthalmologist — reportedly attentive, and refers to Alanya for additional examinations. For acute issues you can go directly.

Question 29

Do you need a doctor's referral to get blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes — first you register with a general practitioner who issues the referral. After the tests you return to them for results — usually after lunch the same day.

Question 30

Have there been cases of jellyfish stings or burning sensations in the sea near Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially near Selinus beach at the end of summer. Possible causes — jellyfish larvae or micro-crabs (invisible to the eye), which multiply where fresh water flows in. If the burning is intense — see a doctor.

Question 31

Where to view medical test and examination results online?

Accepted Answer

On the eNabiz portal: enabiz.gov.tr — blood tests, X-rays, CT scans and other examinations. Registration via e-devlet. Children's access doesn't always work.

Question 32

Can you receive a money transfer from Serbia at the PTT post office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Via the Moneygram system, you can receive funds at PTT or Denizbank. Usually issued in lira, in dollars/euros — check on-site.

Question 33

What is the daily ATM withdrawal limit at Ziraat?

Accepted Answer

According to official Ziraat Bank data, the free daily limit for the bank's own cards is 1,500 lira, above that — with a fee. For foreign cards, the limit per transaction is usually higher (up to 4,000–10,000 lira), but depends on the issuing bank and card type. Check when using.

Question 34

Overstay fine — how much and how to pay?

Accepted Answer

The fine is calculated in dollars and converted to lira at the exchange rate on the departure date: for the first month of overstay — $50, for each subsequent month +$10. A state fee is also charged (~800–810 lira per card) and, if you entered without a visa, an entry fee (~7,900 lira). Can be paid at the airport in cash (lira only) or in advance at dijital.gib.gov.tr. Save the receipt. An overstay of 3+ months results in an entry ban — even if the fine is paid.

Question 35

Is there a Troy card and is it worth getting?

Accepted Answer

Troy is the Turkish payment system, works as a debit card at Turkish banks. Some report no fees within Turkey. Suitable for everyday spending, but doesn't work abroad.

Question 36

Which Russian bank cards currently work in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

As of mid-2025 — most Russian Visa/Mastercards don't work directly. Cards from Turkish banks (opened personally), Letim card, and UnionPay from RSHB bank work. The situation keeps changing — check the latest news in relevant chats.

Question 37

Are old dollars (pre-2013) accepted in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Ziraat Bank accepted $100 banknotes from 2006. Jewelry stores near banks always accept them, but there may be a slight discount on the exchange rate.

Question 38

Where is the best currency exchange rate in Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

At a bank during Istanbul stock exchange working hours. Jewelry stores are also an option — slight bargaining is acceptable.

Question 39

How to top up a Bimcell account?

Accepted Answer

At the Bim checkout, in the Turk Telekom app, or in banking apps — all work.

Question 40

Which bank is easiest for a Russian citizen with a residence permit to open an account?

Accepted Answer

Try İş Bankası, Vakıf Bank, Ziraat Bankası. DenizBank — also possible but lower probability. Halk Bank and Yapı Kredi — not worth trying. Much depends on the specific branch and manager. Vakıf Bank may require opening a deposit.

Question 41

How can Russians pay in Turkey now?

Accepted Answer

One working option — the Letim card: identity verification, order a plastic card, top up from Russian banks. Fees when paying in lira are low. Other bank cards also work — the situation keeps changing.

Question 42

How to exchange cash profitably in Alanya?

Accepted Answer

Telegram channel with Alanya exchange offices: @alanya_exchangs. Fair rates, several transfer options.

Question 43

Is there a free shuttle bus from Pazarci to the new shopping center?

Accepted Answer

There is a shuttle, but it's not free. Fare is 40 TL. Runs every hour. First departure to the mall at 11:00, from the mall at 11:50. Last departure from the mall at 21:00.

Question 44

How to get from the center of Gazipasa to Alanya?

Accepted Answer

Minibuses depart from the station behind İşbank / Carrefour / former Waikiki — approximately every half hour. As of May 2026, minibuses run every 20 minutes. Check on-site as the schedule may change.

Question 45

How to get from Antalya Airport to Gazipasa on a budget?

Accepted Answer

Option 1. Route: free shuttle Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → tram to the Bus Terminal (Otogar) (~35 TL) → Akdeniz bus to Gazipasa (~380 TL). Total ~456 TL. ⚠️ Prices are as of late 2024 — fares regularly increase, check current rates on-site. Journey time about 3–3.5 hours.

Option 2. Bus №600 runs from the airport to the Bus Terminal. At the ticket counter, ask which next bus goes to or through Gazipasa. You can also book a seat via the Obilet app.

Option 3. Take the 7/24 transfer (+90 242 511 11 00) directly from the airport to the Koçtaş stop in the Oba district — and from the same stop take a minibus to Gazipasa (wait up to 30 minutes). Total no more than ~1,000 lira for both legs. 2026 prices, check on-site.

Question 46

Are Russian driving licenses accepted for car rental in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Russian licenses are accepted. ⚠️ After entry, you can drive with a foreign license for 6 months — this is the standard rule for all foreigners. After leaving and re-entering, the period resets.

Question 47

How to get from Gazipasa Airport to Alanya?

Accepted Answer

Three options: (1) 10–15 minute walk to the D400 and take a minibus to Alanya; (2) transfer agencies (cars available at the airport); (3) taxi.

Question 48

What is the last minibus from Gazipasa to Alanya?

Accepted Answer

According to chat data (2025) — 20:00, departs from the mini-bus station behind former Waikiki (Carrefour) in the center. Minibuses to Antalya — only a few a day: 4 trips on weekdays, 3 on weekends. ⚠️ Check the schedule on-site.

Question 49

How to move belongings from Gazipasa to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Any cargo agency will do. Photograph your items, measure the dimensions, and call several companies to compare prices.

Question 50

How much does a taxi to Gazipasa Airport cost from the center?

Accepted Answer

According to chat data (2026) — around 300–500 lira. You can negotiate a fixed price with the driver in advance without a meter.

Question 51

Does Yandex Taxi work in Antalya?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Yandex Taxi app works in Antalya.

Question 52

How to get from Gazipasa to Avsallar?

Accepted Answer

Minibuses toward Alanya and Avsallar depart from the mini-bus station behind former Waikiki (where Carrefour is). You can also take the Akdeniz Gazipasa–Antalya bus from the bus terminal.

Question 53

Can you bring two suitcases on the Akdeniz bus?

Accepted Answer

Formally — one piece of luggage. In practice — nobody really checks. The chat mentioned someone even brought a moped in the baggage compartment.

Question 54

Is there WiFi at Gazipasa Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is free WiFi. To log in you need to enter a phone number — the SMS with the code only comes to a Turkish number. With a foreign SIM card you won't be able to connect.

Question 55

How much does the minibus from Alanya to Gazipasa cost?

Accepted Answer

According to chat data (2024) — to Alanya about 150 lira, to Mahmutlar about 120 lira. ⚠️ Prices change, check when boarding.

Question 56

Pobeda's '2×10 kg' baggage allowance — is that two suitcases or one?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed by Gazipasa airport staff (Pobeda): you can take 1 suitcase up to 20 kg or 2 suitcases totaling no more than 20 kg.

Question 57

What is the schedule of the shuttle to the central beach?

Accepted Answer

Once per hour, on the hour, starts from Carrefour and runs along the sea road to the beach. Fewer trips on weekends, longer intervals. Check the schedule at the final stop.

Question 58

What is the last minibus from Gazipasa to Mahmutlar?

Accepted Answer

According to chat participants (2024) — around 20:00. Check on-site as the schedule changes.

Question 59

Where to buy fishing tackle in the city center?

Accepted Answer

On Uğur Mumcu Street, a few minutes' walk from Elza — a store with a good selection of tackle.

Question 60

Where to buy sour cream or something similar?

Accepted Answer

Süzme yoğurt (thick yogurt, similar to sour cream) — available everywhere. A non-sour version — at A101.

Question 61

How to choose a tasty watermelon?

Accepted Answer

At Bim — small green seedless ones are good. Tap to check the sound — it should be resonant. A yellow spot on the bottom and a dry stem are signs of ripeness. Put it in the fridge for a day before eating.

Question 62

How to choose tasty tomatoes at the market?

Accepted Answer

Smell them — they should smell strongly of vine, like in a greenhouse. No smell — not tasty. Good varieties: pink ('Baku-style') and unattractive wrinkled ones — they're usually the most delicious.

Question 63

Where to buy cottage cheese?

Accepted Answer

At Migros — sold in small tubs. At Salı Pazarı market — slightly salty but affordable.

Question 64

Where to buy good honey in Gazipasa?

Accepted Answer

According to residents — from the grandfather at the Friday market, he usually naps in the market stalls but the honey is excellent.

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