Sign and notarize your lease
Confirm the neighborhood is open and the UAVT code is valid before signing — see the housing cluster for contract review and red flags.
Submit your residence permit application
Book the e-İkamet appointment the moment your lease is notarized — slots can book out weeks ahead.
Switch utilities into your name
Water, electric, and gas each have their own registration process — see our utilities & connectivity guide.
Start building a routine, not just logistics
Find a grocery rotation, a gym or running route, and your neighborhood's pazar day — our local routines guide covers this.