SoxGolf00
4/15/2014 19:35 EST
I have an interview with a school tomorrow (internationally recognized). They stated that I wont need a work visa. I want to make sure that I am compliant with country laws but since they are a well known company, why would they say this? They said that it takes a very long time to obtain one. From what I have been reading, I just need to go down to the Polis and show my employment to acquire the visa for at least a year.
Also, the pay is really low 1500TL, but they are providing lodging and food. Is this going to be enough for me? I don't have children and I'm pretty thrifty.
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Tigerman55
4/16/2014 05:11 EST
Sorry to say the school is not giving you the correct information. To carry out any legally reconised work in Turkey you must have a work permit. If you are found working without one you could be deported. The school should be able to apply for a work permit for you. As for the time to obtain one, this is hard to say. Especially as due to recent elections, many Belidiye authorities have changed. This is of course adding additional time in a number of places to take longer than usual. If the school is providing you with accommadation, the money is not too bad. This will of course depend on the amount of costs for travelling to and thro to school. I hope this is of some help to you.
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Tigerman55
4/17/2014 14:49 EST
. On talking to my wife who is Turkish, she asks what is the name of the school and where will your accommodation be. She also thinks that the pay as you say is quite low. Istanbul depending where you will be living can be quite an expensive place.
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burcugezek
5/1/2014 10:02 EST
Yes. The pay is very low and yes, Istanbul can get very expensive. I relocated from the US about a year earlier and turned down job offers that pay less than 3000 TL in ?stanbul after consulting friends who have been living in town for decades now. I am very thrifty as well but I would not try to survive on 1500 TL in Turkey. You should get paid twice the amount they are offering to get by alright. And yes, you do need a work permit. Also, I have been looking into teaching as well and it seems like majority of jobs pay equally low so do not feel bad. They will try to get you as cheaply as possible. Resist and renegotiate. They know they should give you at least 2000 TL if you were keep a shoestring budget. Renegotiate and make sure you have a work permit before you get to Turkey.
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SoxGolf00
5/1/2014 11:35 EST
I will be taking the CELTA course in Istanbul. I was told that I would get the work visa from the company or school that hires me so I wouldn't have to leave the country and come back. Is this not correct?
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modene1
5/12/2014 02:19 EST
I think some of the replies are misleading. Whilst they are correct in terms of the law what isn't pointed out is that hardly anyone (Turks included) abides by the law.
In terms of money it's a very relative issue as is the concept of thrifty. I'd surmise that the people who have responded have their own places. Sharing can dramatically reduce the rent costs.
1500TL is easily managable. It's not glorious living to be sure.
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dswgwiedel
5/12/2014 11:33 EST
I will be relocating to Turkey in August and working as an ESL teacher in Bursa. A website that I have found very helpful in determining cost of living for cities in Turkey is Numbeo. Good Luck!
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Tigerman55
5/12/2014 14:54 EST
To teach in Turkey you have to have a degree, Without one you will not be able to obtain a work permit. unfortunately it seems many people are being given incorrect information re obtaining a work permit. Take it as a fact it is not easy to obtain a legal work permit.
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modene1
5/24/2014 04:44 EST
Tiger is 100% correct. It's extremely difficult to get the "required" work permit.
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kate78
7/20/2014 07:13 EST
Hi after all 1500 TL it is not enough money here i am single mom and almost 3000$ not enough for us i found here an apartment it is city izmir facing with Greece it is nice city and me and my kids USA citizen but local people loves my kids they adore Americans i love that part... so if you looking for house that amount not enough i think take care...
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greteroland
7/20/2014 11:55 EST
Hello,
I've lived in Izmir for a year now.. Most language schools offer at least 2,000 TL and accommodations. I don't know what they're like but plan to find out for a friend who is relocating from the U.S.
Usually, the place of employment will do the paperwork for your work visa but remember that it is good only for that particular place or school. Good luck.
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