How to open a bank account in Turkey for foreigners

Anyone who wants to buy a property in Turkey and holds a foreign nationality must open a bank account, and we have several governmental and private banks that are dealt with by our company to facilitate the process of opening the account and depositing the amount to be placed in the bank, and coordination is also made with them when withdrawing a certain amount from the nearest center Affiliated to the bank in which the account was opened.

Papers required to open a bank account in Turkey :

Before we talk about the papers needed to open a bank account in Turkey, it must be emphasized that these papers may differ depending on several things:

  • The nationality of the foreigner
  • Bank type
  • The type of bank account

But we will talk in general about the most important things you need to open a bank account in Turkey, and when necessary, you must ask and inquire about the bank in which you want to open an account in order to obtain more accurate information and more details.
In general, the most important documents needed when opening a bank account in Turkey are:

Passport and residence card:

  • The passport must be valid
  • Some banks in Turkey require a copy translated into Turkish and certified at the notary office
  • Sometimes some banks suffice with an identification card, such as a work permit or a tourist permit.
  • Some banks may accept the opening of a bank account without residency and only the passport of the account holder, and this is due to the policy of each bank and the conditions it sets.
  • Many Turkish banks do not accept the temporary protection document for Syrian refugees in Turkey, but with some conditions that differ from one bank to another
  • The tax number The procedures for obtaining the tax number are easy and simple, and it can be obtained on the same day
  • Proof of residence: civil registration – property ownership contract / title deed – lease contract – electricity, water or internet bill in your name and at the same home address.

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