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| Subject | Date Asked |
| lost friend | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to locate Omer Vanli, he was a childhood friend of my husbands and we re-connected 7 ... A: Great - That's a good start. I'm investigating contact details for you because he's recently retired ... | |
| lost friend | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to locate Omer Vanli, he was a childhood friend of my husbands and we re-connected 7 ... A: Let's see if I can help you out here. From what you've told me and the information given in this and ... | |
| Locate an individual | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I served in the USArmy in Korea in 1964 - 65 and made friends with several Turkish ... A: Good news. This is indeed the very same Nazmi Yeniyurt and I have spoken to him this morning. He is ... | |
| Locate an individual | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I served in the USArmy in Korea in 1964 - 65 and made friends with several Turkish ... A: Presser, I'm afraid Turkish telephone directories of all types are notoriously lacking in detail so ... | |
| Visa application | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband and i have been married for 9 years, have our house and business in Marmaris. My ... A: As far as I am aware, there is no different kind of visa but your husband can apply as a ... | |
| Marriage certificate needed! | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I were married in Ankara in 2010 (neither of us are Turkish nor do we live in ... A: I assume you have a photocopy of your marriage certificate? In order to advise you properly, I need ... | |
| Mobile phone, internet | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I are going to stay in Konya for about a year and I have a few questions. How do I ... A: You don't need to register your phone with customs any more but you do need to take your mobile with ... | |
| multiple visa extension after validity | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: i am from india and having multiple visa which is valid up to 24th October 2011. Is it possible that ... A: From the information I have been able to find, no, I don't think you can extend your visa. You must ... | |
| TEACHIN AND LIVING IN BODRUM | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I want to move to Gumbet in Turkey next June and teach English. How do I find a school in ... A: You're right, £560 GBP a month is a lot. You could easily find a furnished 1 or 2 bed apartment for ... | |
| TEACHIN AND LIVING IN BODRUM | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to move to Gumbet in Turkey next June and teach English. How do I find a school in ... A: Glad to have been of use. I'm sure when you get your TEFL, you'll find there are a lot more ... | |
| Caring for an elderly parent | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Are there any restictions in moving to Turkey as a family unit? daughter, husband, wife and elderly ... A: As long as there are no legal restrictions on your parent leaving the UK, then yes, theoretically ... | |
| hello | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: what are the procedure to get a tourist visa going to turkey..because my friend invite me to visit ... A: You need to apply for a visa to Turkey at the Turkish Embassy which is; ... | |
| Resident aliens in Turkey / buying property | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Can foreigners purchase real estate in Turkey? Is residency a requirement? What's the best way to ... A: Yes, most foreigners can purchase real estate in Turkey though the process varies depending on their ... | |
| Nightmare at Istanbul Airport | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I am a student and I hold a Pakistani passport. I traveled alone to Istanbul, Turkey on 13.08.2011 ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your traumatic experience and I'm afraid it's unlikely anyone can help you ... | |
| TEACHIN AND LIVING IN BODRUM | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I want to move to Gumbet in Turkey next June and teach English. How do I find a school in ... A: This will be the 4th time I've tried to reply to your query so I sincerely hope I can send it this ... | |
| Visa Question | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I got my Turkish visa from the United States with permission to stay in the country for 60 days. The ... A: Yes, what you've been told seems to be correct; Under usual circumstances where you'd just gone over ... | |
| Running business with my husband | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My Turkish boyfriend and I are planning to get married next summer. I am currently living in the ... A: Strictly speaking, yes, you should have a work permit if you're going to be seen actively working. ... | |
| moving to Turkey | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Williams, I'm thinking about moving to Turkey along with my family (4Y boy, 3Y girl, 4M baby) I need ... A: The answers to the first 3 questions depend very much on the 4th. If you're considering moving to ... | |
| Sanctions for perjury in Turkey? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: What are the maximum sanctions laid out in Turkish law for giving a false testimony? We are in court ... A: The present penalties for perjury vary depending on the sentence given to the accused/defendant and ... | |
| another question about marriage in Turkey | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have read your posts regarding marriage in Turkey. One respondent said she would be getting ... A: It's not always possible to help everyone but we try! I appreciate the marriage process seems quite ... | |
| Want to Work | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Im living here in Turkey for almost 2 years with my Turk husband and have got a legal residence ... A: You presently have 3 choices when it comes to work permits - 2 of which don't apply to you but I'll ... | |
| visa extend | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: i am holding Iranian passport.and i entered to Istanbul 70 days back.aso i established my company ... A: Extending a visa is not always possible so I strongly recommend you speak to the Iranian Embassy in ... | |
| Extension of visa in Turkey | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My 15 day visa will expire on 21st of February. I wish to extend for another 1 week (minimum) or 1 ... A: You don't mention what nationality you are but I would never recommend overstaying your visa. Aside ... | |
| extend visa to Turkey | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like to extend the normal 3 month visa to 6 months. Can you tell me how to do this and the ... A: You can apply for a 6 month visa before you travel via the Turkish Embassy in London. This should be ... | |
| Advice on renting a cafe/bar | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I am about to start looking into the possibility of renting a cafe/bar on the Bodrum Peninsula. I ... A: I think I can help. Yes, you can legally rent premises and manage a business in Turkey. You need to ... | |
| Marraige in Turkey | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I am currently in the UK and am getting married to my Turkish fiancee next month in Iskenderun ... A: To start I would assume that Iskenderun is tied to the Ankara rather than Istanbul Embassy so that's ... | |
| Wills and Property for a Turkish-foreign couple | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can tell me a little bit about Turkish law regarding estates, wills,children, and ... A: Some of the questions you have asked require considerable research in order to provide you with ... | |
| Hotel/Pension run by foreigners | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who has been running a pension in Cappadocia for over 10 years. She does not have ... A: It's difficult to give accurate legal advice without seeing any documents. However, as a foreigner, ... | |
| living in turkey | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I was Intersted in living in turkey i hear its risky for americans. How do i obtain the proper visas ... A: Having had a look around, may I suggest you contact my insurance broker who can then provide you ... | |
| living in turkey | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I was Intersted in living in turkey i hear its risky for americans. How do i obtain the proper visas ... A: I'm not sure why anyone would think that living in Turkey is 'risky' for Americans as I have not ... | |
| Canadian visiting Turkey for more than 90 days | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a Canadian citizen traveling to Turkey, and I accidently bought my return ticket for the wrong ... A: As far as I can see you have 2 choices; 1. Change your ticket and enjoy your time in Turkey relaxed ... | |
| Marriage in Turkey | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a British citizen and my Fiancee is Turkey. Last month I registered to get married on 21st ... A: Congratulations! I can assure you it's not that complicated but I'm not clear on a couple of things; ... | |
| info | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: i don't know if you can help but i have to try. I am a Moroccan citizen , i visited Turky this ... A: It's not easy finding employment in Turkey as your employer must obtain a work visa for you. ... | |
| Student with family living cost at Istanbul | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I am coming for my PhD at Sabanchi University, Istanbul. I am on scholarship and the university will ... A: Firstly congratulations on your scholarship. You can certainly manage on 1,500 TL if necessary but ... | |
| Visa/Residency | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I've been living in Kusadasi for about 4 years now and have always used the Samos run to renew my ... A: You've been very lucky to get away without a proper residency for so long! Officially, if you are ... | |
| i want to know abt turky lirasi | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: sir i would like to know about turkey lirasi. how to check it's validity?who has the right to keep ... A: If you have a 1 TL note, then it is no longer valid tender as 1 TL is now a coin. The link I sent ... | |
| moving to istanbul | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i would like some information on myself and my family moving to turkey. The ages of my children or ... A: There's an awful lot you need to consider when moving to Turkey - especially with children. All ... | |
| obtaining british visa | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: my boyfrined, who is Turkish and lives and works in Istanbul, is keen to visit me in UK. he is ... A: This sounds like quite a lot to me as well although if he doesn't own any other assets in Turkey, ... | |
| currencies | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Whuich currency or combination is the best to take - lira? euro? dollars? A: I would take a combination of your own, local currency (Euro, GBP or Dollars)and some Turkish Lira ... | |
| passport control | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: How strict is Turkish passport control. Have just realised my son's passport expires 7 Nov 2010. We ... A: The advice you have received from the consulate is correct as far as I'm aware in theory and ... | |
| i am filipina and my bf ask me to go turkey | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: .im a filipina and i have turkish bf.he want me to come turkey to meet his family i will go there ... A: If you have an ordinary passport, you will need to get a visa from the Turkish Embassy or consulate. ... | |
| Travel to Turkey in May | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Victoria Williams, We are two 20 year old students planning a trip to Turkey and Greece. We arrive ... A: Your schedule looks pretty good and 5- 6 days is about enough for Istanbul but you certainly don't ... | |
| residence permit | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend will be travelling to Turkey on a tourist visa in a few weeks time. She is Thai, but ... A: Firstly, there's no such thing as extending a tourist visa. You either have to apply for a longer ... | |
| Does this person resemble a Turkish heritage? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering about this French actress that seems to have an Arabic type of look but I can't pin ... A: There's a possibility that the girl might have a Turkish background and yes, there are many Turkish ... | |
| Residency visa costs, work permits | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can provide some information regarding residency visas. I have been informed by ... A: Apologies for the late reply but my laptop crashed. Firstly, anyone can apply for a residency ... | |
| letter of invitation | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i,m form pakistan .i require visa to enter turkey.can you help me with an invitation letter?how much ... A: I'm sorry but I don't think I can help you with this as the invitation also requires the host to ... | |
| Tourist visa extension in Turkey? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a tourist from Thailand. I have tourist visa duration of stay is 30 days but I would like to ... A: Enjoy your stay! You're right - the last thing you want to do is end up having any problems because ... | |
| Tourist visa extension in Turkey? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a tourist from Thailand. I have tourist visa duration of stay is 30 days but I would like to ... A: No, a student visa does not allow you to work in Turkey either. The logic is, if you can't afford to ... | |
| Tourist visa extension in Turkey? | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a tourist from Thailand. I have tourist visa duration of stay is 30 days but I would like to ... A: There's no system that allows you to extend your tourist visa while in Turkey. You must leave Turkey ... | |
| marriage to a turk national | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i dont have a resident visa and have been useing the 3 month visa scheme. we have been married 3 ... A: Collingridge, Firstly apologies for the late answer. In order to work in Turkey you must either ... | |
| eating in Turkey | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am an American performer who has been offered a job for the month of May, 2010 in Istanbul. The ... A: Sounds exciting! May is a great month to be in Istanbul before it gets too hot. The cost of day to ... | |
| husband | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: im german and married my turkish husband on 29 june 2009 i am living in england for the past 36 ... A: According to the information I have found, in order for your husband to apply for German citizenship ... | |
| Question | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: hi ?i will write from england ihas been maried 2 years oll ready my wife in turkey atthe moment ... A: m, I don't think there is any age restriction on applying for a UK visa but your wife should either ... | |
| turkish visa | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my daugther married a turkish man in may in turkey, how doe's he obtain a visa to come to england ... A: Congratulations! I hope they're very happy. In regard to your queries; 1. Your son-in-law must get ... | |
| visiting scotland from turkey | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: hi i was in turkey and met a turkish friend and want him to come over here and visit but he asked me ... A: The British Consulate likes to be as sure as possible that visitors from Turkey actually have a ... | |
| bus schedule between Selcuk and Bodrum | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Does the bus run between Selcuk and Bodrum on Sundays, specifically on October 18, 2009 and if so ... A: I've asked a few of bus companies and it seems you have to go to Söke first to get a bus to Bodrum. ... | |
| Looking to open my own food and drink place. | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: we wish to open our own business and I would like to know if I'm able to borrow money from a Turkish ... A: It's highly unlikely that a Turkish bank will lend you anything unless you have physical assets here ... | |
| Tapu swindle | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Last year I bought a house in Turkey through the intermediary of a friend (who as you will have ... A: Do you have any kind of signed, written agreement with this person? If not, the bank transfer ... | |
| part time help needed | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I may be undertaking an assigment in tourism for about 45 days in Turkey. I will need a young person ... A: I'm sure you can find someone to help you but it will very much depend on when, where and what's ... | |
| travel advice | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: i am comming from pakistan by air. i will stay in damscus for few days . than i want to travel by ... A: This looks like the best way to travel from Stria to Turkey: ... | |
| What is classed as working? | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i have bought a business in Turkey but am not a Turkish citizen and do not have work permission. if ... A: How much you can do depends a lot on the activities and visibility of the business. You can be ... | |
| Do I need a residents permit? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: you very kindly recommended a removal company in Turkey to bring my belongings back to England..they ... A: I'm waiting for someone to get back to me on this as I'm not sure. Turkish regulations logic tells ... | |
| visa for turkish citizen to live in England | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: i wanted your advice if you can im planning to get married at the end of the year to my fiance i ... A: I assume you're getting married in Turkey in which case you'll probably need to visit the British ... | |
| passports | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am about to leave for a flight to Turkey. I have just noticed that my passport expires at the end ... A: I've just spoken to the customs police and they have stated that as long as you leave before your ... | |
| cost of living in alanya | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking to buy apartment or villa on Alanya ad move with my family to live there. I'm not ... A: Living expenses are pretty difficult to estimate as they vary so much from family to family, area to ... | |
| Mobile Sim Card + Property Investment/Holiday Home | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband is flying to Antalya this Wednesday to view properties. Any tips for us as foreign ... A: I've been trying to find a lawyer in the Alanya area who A) Speaks English and B) Is familiar with ... | |
| Mobile Sim Card + Property Investment/Holiday Home | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband is flying to Antalya this Wednesday to view properties. Any tips for us as foreign ... A: As I work at a law firm that specialises in services for foreigners buying real estate in Turkey, my ... | |
| Passport Control | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am visiting Turkey for the first time in the near future. I have been informed that, as a British ... A: Well, that scenario certainly fits the 'Midnight Express' image of Turkey that many first time ... | |
| Extension of visa | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: my name is Anisha and I am a Indian citizen.I had applied to the Turkish embassy in India for a 60 ... A: The Indian Embassy or Consulate in Turkey will be better informed to answer your query. Which one ... | |
| schools for children | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in living and working in Turkey. I have a 6 year old daughter and I need some ... A: , It very much depends on what area of Turkey you are looking at as your options will vary a great ... | |
| tourist to work visa | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm a South African and plan to move to Turkey shortly, I am initially coming over on a tourist ... A: You can't convert a tourist visa to a work permit. You must have confirmed employment before you can ... | |
| wat is the requrments of getting tourist visa or education visa for filipinoi | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: .. and also what is the requrments of getting of education visa because i want to study turkish ... A: I'm afraid I don't know very much about visas but if you look at the links provided below, you ... | |
| entry into turkey | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: i am a german citizen who lives in the usa with a permanent resident alien card. i am traveling to ... A: If you are entering Turkey on your German passport, and do not intend to stay for more than 90 days, ... | |
| Cost of living in Istanbul | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: please i need to know the cost of living in Istanbul for a young couple.We need the average prices ... A: The cost of living can be as much or as little as you want it to be depending on the area you're ... | |
| Car registry | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what bureaucratic steps I have to take to purchase and register a car with a ... A: Before you can buy a car, you'll need to get residency permission for Turkey. In order to do this, ... | |
| customs procedures | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Can you, please tell me, what are the customs procedures and rules for getting into Turkey. Is there ... A: Sorry for the delay but I was checking out the most recent information before replying. When you ... | |
| About turkey | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a project in school and i have been wandering what clothing do they wear in the winter in ... A: It depends on whether your project is about modern, traditional or historical dress. The ... | |
| Applying for a tourist visa from within Turkey | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is possible to apply for a tourist visa from within Turkey without having ... A: In response to your first question, no. And you must not overstay your tourist visa or you could ... | |
| turkish residency | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: where will i be able to get a turkish residency form from as i am going in march and do not wish to ... A: It depends a little on your nationality but you should be able to obtain guidance from the Turkish ... | |
| visa application | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: how long will it take for my turkish friend to get a visa to visit me in england once neccessary ... A: The period of time between submitting documents and being called for an appointment depends on how ... | |
| would like to know how someone from turkey can come to england for a holiday? | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: and we would like them to come to my house for 3 weeks .and we dont know wot they have to do to come ... A: Your friends will need to apply for a UK visa via the British Embassy in Ankara or Istanbul. There's ... | |
| English speaking schools | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in schools for my two children aged 13 and 14. I hope to live in Gumbet. They have ... A: As far as I am aware, there a no fully English speaking schools in the Bodrum area yet and certainly ... | |
| career/salary | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i understand most questions are about tourism, but i just wanted to try my luck and see if you could ... A: Of course there is a demand for financial analysts and related professionals in Turkey - there's no ... | |
| working visa | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Me an 2 friends really want to go and work in marmaris for the summer. Weve been twice in 3months ... A: Firstly I think you've missed most of this summer. The season has already started to wind down and ... | |
| tourist visa extension | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am tourist from India.Presently i am in Istanbul. I have 3 months tourist visa but duration of ... A: You cannot extend a tourist visa. You must either leave the country, return (this can be done on the ... | |
| How do I get there? | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I need to get from Istanbul on the 19th of October to the Sahin Yuvasi Hotel & Apartments Kusadasi ... A: OK. None of the buses leave direct from the airport. You'll need to get to any of the departure ... | |
| Running a business in Turkey | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to buy a Limited Company in Fethiye, Turkey which will include a bar. I know that I no ... A: All your employees that are not Turkish citizens should have a work permit. Of course, you'll get ... | |
| Retirement in Turkey | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I am German citizen living in USA. During my years in Germany, I had visited Turkey on business and ... A: Turkey is such a vast and varied country, 'Where do I start?' is a very difficult question to ... | |
| Istanbul parking | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: We are 2 Kiwis..travelling to Istanbul in October by van...not a campervan...could we leave our van ... A: My knowledge of that area of Istanbul isn't that hot but I've asked around and have been told that ... | |
| PROPERTY | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to start famıly busıness ın bursa turkey buyıng land buıldıng ... A: Assuming you're transferring money from the UK to Turkey, a bank transfer is the safest method. If ... | |
| visiting scotland | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: i have been to turkey lots of times and i met a turkish man and we have fallen in love . . . i have ... A: Visas to the UK seem to be a bit pot luck with the process getting more difficult for some yet ... | |
| vısa | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Recently widowed to a Turkish man have 7 month old girl from our marriage. Need to stay half time ... A: OK. The first thing you need to do is get a residency permit for yourself. As mentioned in my ... | |
| vısa | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Recently widowed to a Turkish man have 7 month old girl from our marriage. Need to stay half time ... A: First may I offer my sympathies to you. You're obviously having to make some plans here which were ... | |
| salary | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: is that really worthfull if i agree with the contract and also is there any possibility to get a ... A: The package you've been offered sounds pretty standard but it does make a difference where you are ... | |
| job in Turkey | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I would appreciate very much for your advice about job and living in Istanbul. Now I work with ... A: Unless you are working for a bank that has branches in Istanbul or can speak some Turkish, I would ... | |
| jobs in turkey | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: ...I have some friends living in Adana, turkey and I have visited that area 3 times. I love it there ... A: Without any particular qualifications in any specific areas, you have a difficult task on your ... | |
| Istanbul to Athens | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are travelling in early September to Istanbul and wish to on travel to Athens. What is ... A: my connection's been down. I've had a search around and have found flights direct from Istanbul to ... | |
| finding an apartment to let | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to stay in Istanbul for three months. Just wondering if you advise me to find a ... A: Of course you can rent as a foreigner - though if you're planning on staying any longer than a few ... | |
| finding an apartment to let | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to stay in Istanbul for three months. Just wondering if you advise me to find a ... A: The suitability of location depends what you are going to do while you are there. Yes, the Asian ... | |
| How do I get there? | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I need to get from Istanbul on the 19th of October to the Sahin Yuvasi Hotel & Apartments Kusadasi ... A: You have a couple of options; The first is to fly from Istanbul to Izmir - try www.thy.com, ... | |
| Pets in Turkey | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am relocating to Altinkum in Turkey hopefully before the end of this year, and would like to bring ... A: I have asked my colleagues in the Altınkum / Didim area and they have informed me that there ... | |
| Renting my business | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a bar that I own with my Turkish business partner (I am English) we are now trying to sell ... A: This is a bit of a tricky one. They should get residence first then set up a Turkish company (you no ... | |
| Chinese girl, wanna starts the life in Istanbul | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Victoria, I'm Chinese, 26 years old gird. I wanna move to Istanbul recently, but i need to find a ... A: If you have teaching qualifications, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding work. The ... | |
| phone sim puk code | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a turkish sim card i need a puk code for and i cant find any help anywhere. do you know how i ... A: I'll need to double check but I'm pretty sure that if you've reached the stage where you need your ... | |
| legal requirements | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: could you tell me the legal requirements needed to ride a motorcycle in turkey. we want to buy our ... A: You can ride a bike less than 125 cc on a full UK driving license but not a provisional one I'm ... | |
| job in istanbul. | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i am ajay from India.I am an Electronic Engr. in Telecom company.Well last year i meet one person ... A: Indeed Istanbul is a wonderful city and I don't blame you for wanting to spend some time there. ... | |
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Victoria Williams
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Expertise
Happy to advise on most matters that effect foreigners and expats living in Turkey especially restaurants, property, legal matters and general bureaucracy. Not very well informed about boats, flora & fauna...
Experience
I have worked in Tourism, PR and property consultancy in the Bodrum area since 1995 and am presently involved in assisting foreigners with a wide range of legal matters via an established firm. A year spent in Istanbul in 2002-03 followed by regular trips means I can also provide some assistance in that area too.
Education/Credentials
Registered with the Turkish Department of Education as a qualified real estate consultant & Turkish/English translator.
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