Settling in Antalya, one step at a time.
Finding a home is only the beginning. We help international newcomers understand the practical steps of setting up everyday life in Antalya, with clear English-language guidance and local support.
A new city brings a long list of small decisions.
A rental agreement, a water subscription, an insurance question, a bank appointment: each task can be manageable on its own. Together, and in a language you do not speak, they can feel overwhelming.
Move to Antalya helps you identify what needs attention, understand the information requested by service providers and plan your next steps. The support is tailored to your situation, the area where you intend to live and the services you actually need.
Support for the steps between arriving and feeling at home.
Tell us where you are in the move. We can help you organise the practical tasks that fit your situation.
Rental paperwork
We help you understand the information commonly requested during a rental process and organise questions to ask before signing a lease.
What you receive: A clearer checklist of documents, questions and next steps. Legal review or representation requires a qualified lawyer.
Water, electricity and internet
We help you identify the relevant provider, understand its published requirements and prepare for the subscription process at your new address.
What you receive: Guidance on the process and information to prepare; subscriptions remain subject to provider requirements.
Insurance orientation
We help you clarify what type of insurance information you need and which questions to ask an authorised insurer or intermediary.
What you receive: Help comparing the information provided to you; policies and coverage are confirmed by the insurer.
Banking preparation
We help you prepare questions about account opening, payment methods and the documents a bank may request from you.
What you receive: An appointment preparation checklist. Each bank decides its own requirements and whether to open an account.
Appointment preparation
We help you organise the purpose of an appointment, the information to bring and the questions you want answered.
What you receive: A practical plan for the appointment; decisions and services remain with the relevant institution.
Everyday life in Antalya
We help you get oriented around your neighbourhood, transport options and the everyday services you may need after arrival.
What you receive: Relevant starting points and official resources to explore at your own pace.
Before you commit to an address, ask the right questions.
The best location depends on your daily routine, your budget and how you expect to travel around the city. A promising apartment can still leave important practical questions unanswered.
- Which costs are included in the rent, and which are separate?
- What is needed to transfer or start utility subscriptions?
- How practical is the location for your work, school or regular appointments?
- What do you need to clarify about the property and rental paperwork?
We can help organise these questions and explain the practical process. If you need a legal assessment of a lease or a dispute, consult a qualified lawyer.
Your first week in Antalya: what should you check?
The right order depends on your circumstances. Use this as a starting list, then confirm the current requirements with each provider or public authority.
Confirm your address details
Keep the full written address, property details and any rental paperwork accessible. Check that the information you use is consistent across your enquiries.
Check essential services
Find out which water, electricity and internet arrangements already exist at the property and which applications you may need to make.
Plan your local travel
Look at routes between your home and the places you will visit regularly. For public transport information, start with Antalya's official transport website.
List your time-sensitive tasks
Write down appointments, insurance enquiries and any immigration-related questions. Check immigration requirements through the official authority.
This list is general practical guidance. Immigration procedures, provider requirements and individual circumstances can change what you need to do.
A little local context goes a long way.
Settling in is easier when you separate attractive places to visit from the practical needs of the area where you will live. The right questions depend on your own routine.
Think in routes, not only neighbourhood names
Before choosing a home, check the actual journey to work, school, appointments and places you expect to visit often. The same district can contain very different daily travel patterns.
Check what the property already has
Ask which utilities are active, what has to be transferred and whether the building has its own management arrangements or additional monthly charges.
Use official local starting points
For water subscription information in Antalya, consult ASAT. For public transport routes and travel information, consult Antalya Metropolitan Municipality's transport website.
Practical settling-in help, with the bigger picture in mind.
If your move also involves questions about staying or working in Türkiye, we can help you understand where to find the official process and how to prepare your practical questions. Each situation should be assessed on its own facts.
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How settling-in support begins.
A short conversation helps us understand what you need and which steps are relevant before any work is agreed.
Tell us your situation
Share where you are in your move, the area you are considering and the practical tasks you need help understanding.
Agree on the scope
We explain which parts we can help you organise, which questions need an official provider and whether specialist advice may be appropriate.
Move through the tasks
Work through the agreed steps with clear information, realistic expectations and a practical order that fits your circumstances.
Official starting points
Check current requirements directly with the organisation responsible for the service. These links open the official websites.
Meet Kağan Çetinbaş.
Kağan moved to Antalya in 2010, graduated from Akdeniz University's Faculty of Communication in 2014 and chose to build his life in the city. Through Move to Antalya, he helps newcomers approach practical questions with local context and clearer English-language communication.
Move to Antalya provides practical information and coordination support. Decisions by banks, insurers, service providers and public authorities remain their own; legal advice requires a qualified lawyer.
A few useful answers before you begin.
Tell us about your move if your situation calls for a more specific plan.
Can you help before I arrive in Antalya?
Yes. You can share your questions before arrival so we can identify the practical steps to research and discuss what information you may need to prepare.
Can you help me understand a rental agreement?
We can help organise practical questions about a rental process and explain information in plain language. For a legal review of a contract or advice about your rights, consult a qualified lawyer.
Do you open bank accounts or arrange insurance policies?
No. We can help you prepare questions and understand information from a bank or insurer. The provider assesses eligibility, confirms requirements and supplies the service.
Can you arrange water and other utility subscriptions?
We can help you identify the relevant process and the information a provider requests. Whether an application can be made, and who must make it, depends on the provider and your circumstances.
Is settling-in support the same as residence permit support?
No. Settling-in support focuses on everyday arrangements such as housing questions, utilities and orientation. If you also have residence permit questions, see our separate residence permit support page and check the official immigration portal.