Arrival in Istanbul: Paperwork and First Impressions

Emre Yilmaz lands in Istanbul for the first episode of the Turkey Travel Podcast. He tackles the essential arrival logistics — SIM card, tax number, bank account, and residence permit application — while soaking up the city's summer rhythm, from ferry crossings to street food. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Turkey: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Turkey guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karaköy, Taksim, Cağaloğlu, Kadıköy, Moda, Kadıköy Çarşısı, Çiya Sofrası, Balat. Covered: Arrival logistics, Residence permit process, Banking and tax number, SIM card, Neighbourhood scouting, Street food, Bosphorus ferries, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Karaköy01:06 Taksim02:28 Bank interior03:57 Kadıköy05:06 Balat06:26 Beşiktaş07:49 Balık Pazarı A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #ResidencePermit #Ikamet #IstanbulKart #Bosphorus #Kadikoy #Balat #StreetFoodTurkey #TravelLogistics #SlowTravel #AegeanCoast #TurkeyEssentials #FirstEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/