Can I open a bank account in Turkey?
Yes, you can open a bank account in Turkey. The documents necessary are as follow:
- Tax Number in Turkey : You will need a tax number in Turkey for both buying a property, and opening a bank account. To get a tax number is a matter of minutes at the nearest tax office. No worries our team will naturally help you to getting it)
- A utility bill from your home country: The bank will be asking for a residency proof, and any kind of utility bill (i.e water, electricity, gas, mobile phone etc.) will be good. You don’t necessarily have to bring one copy with you, and a copy on your email will be enough to print when necessary.
- Valid passport
Please do not forget to mention when opening an account if you’d like to have a personal one or a common account with your wife/friend/family member etc.