First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Istanbul Week One

The documents you need to gather and copy in your first week.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Notarised passport copy (noterden onaylı fotokopi)
2Turkish tax number printout (vergi numarası)
3Lease agreement (kira sözleşmesi) — signed and dated
44 biometric passport photos (widely needed for registrations)

City context: Istanbul

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Istanbul. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

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First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Istanbul Week One

The documents you need to gather and copy in your first week.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Notarised passport copy (noterden onaylı fotokopi)
2Turkish tax number printout (vergi numarası)
3Lease agreement (kira sözleşmesi) — signed and dated
44 biometric passport photos (widely needed for registrations)

City context: Istanbul

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Istanbul. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Istanbul