Bosphoras

Bosphoras · Private Office · Corporate Relocation

Corporate relocation in Turkey for executives, expatriate employees and international families

Bosphoras coordinates an employee’s move to Turkey as one project: entry status, work permit or residence depending on the case, housing, family, insurance, banking, mobility and practical setup. The company keeps one local point of contact while regulated matters are handled by qualified professionals.

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Corporate relocation in Turkey: what does Bosphoras actually coordinate?

We frame the assignment with the company or HR team, prepare the employee and family journey, coordinate the relevant providers and professionals, and follow the move before arrival and after the employee starts work. The goal is not to stack services but to remove the friction that can delay an international assignment.

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Support before, during and after arrival

The scope is defined around the assignment, employee status, city, family and employer obligations.

Before arrival

  • HR, management and employee brief
  • mobility timeline and target start date
  • visa / work / residence pathway review with the relevant professionals
  • document checklist
  • housing budget and districts
  • spouse, children and school needs

Arrival & housing

  • temporary accommodation when needed
  • house hunting and district shortlist
  • viewings and lease coordination
  • internet and essential utilities setup
  • airport transfer, chauffeur and mobility
  • administrative appointments and local onboarding

Immigration & compliance

  • work permit coordination with qualified partner
  • residence permit / ikamet when relevant
  • health insurance depending on the case
  • address and administrative changes
  • renewals and document follow-up
  • lawyer, accountant or tax adviser coordination when required

Family & settling-in

  • international or local schools
  • family-friendly districts
  • doctors, insurance and healthcare
  • family mobility
  • spouse support
  • activities, daily life and first local references

Work permit, visa and residence: keep the procedures distinct

For a foreign employee, the correct route depends on nationality, current status in Turkey, employer and assignment type. A residence permit alone is not a work authorisation. Bosphoras structures the sequence and coordinates qualified professionals; official decisions remain with the authorities.

  • determine whether the assignment requires a work permit or may fall under a specific regime
  • confirm whether the application starts abroad or can follow a domestic route
  • align employment contract, employer, documents and arrival timeline
  • avoid committing to housing, school or shipment on an unrealistic administrative schedule

Official references

For immigration and employment matters, we prioritise Turkish public sources and qualified professionals. Rules can change, so the file is checked at the time of the assignment.

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What HR or management receives

Relocation needs to be clear for the company as well as the employee. Bosphoras can structure the assignment around one timeline, one local owner and clear dependencies.

consolidated employee + family brief
document and responsibility checklist
timeline before and after arrival
housing, mobility and provider coordination
blockers and decisions requiring attention
post-arrival follow-up and recurring needs
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House hunting and settling-in: housing is part of assignment risk

The right district depends on the office, commute, schools, budget, traffic and lifestyle. We avoid treating housing as a search disconnected from the rest of the assignment.

district shortlist based on workplace
temporary housing or long-term lease
targeted viewings and practical comparison
lease coordination and required checks
internet, utilities and essential setup
mobility solutions during the arrival phase
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A 6-step corporate process

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Company brief

Assignment objective, target date, internal responsibilities, budget and service level.

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Employee profile

Nationality, family, documents, schooling constraints and personal needs.

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Relocation plan

Sequence for immigration, housing, school, insurance, banking, mobility and arrival.

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Preparation

Documents, partners, viewings, temporary housing and appointment timeline.

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Arrival in Turkey

Welcome, viewings, settling-in, priority formalities and field support.

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Post-arrival follow-up

Close open points, renewals, family support and recurring company needs.

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Where do we support employees? Across Turkey.

Across Turkey

Bosphoras can coordinate corporate relocation anywhere in Turkey, including assignments linked to factories, industrial sites, regional subsidiaries, construction projects or local operations.

Major business hubs

Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Kocaeli, Antalya and other employment centres: housing, mobility, family support and local coordination are adapted to the assignment.

Industrial & regional sites

When a group operates outside the main metropolitan areas, we build the local relocation setup around the site, commute, housing availability and family needs.

A local private office, not a stack of providers

Bosphoras does not replace lawyers, tax advisers or authorities. We coordinate the file, select the right contacts and keep the full picture visible for both company and employee.

One local point of contact
HR & management
Senior executives
Expatriate employees
International families
Confidentiality

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Corporate relocation Turkey FAQ

What is a corporate relocation service in Turkey?

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It is the coordinated setup of an employee or executive moving to Turkey: immigration and right-to-work pathway, housing, family, school, insurance, banking, mobility, local formalities and post-arrival follow-up.

How is corporate relocation different from house hunting?

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Housing is only one part. Corporate relocation connects the arrival timeline, administrative status, workplace, family, schooling, mobility and the employer’s responsibilities.

Does a Turkish residence permit automatically allow an employee to work?

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No. Residence and the right to work are separate matters. The correct route must be checked against the employee’s status, employer and current rules.

Does Bosphoras directly file work permits and provide legal advice?

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Bosphoras coordinates the file and the relevant providers. Regulated legal work and procedures requiring qualified professionals are handled by competent partners, while official decisions remain with the authorities.

Can you organise executive housing in Istanbul?

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Yes. We can coordinate temporary housing, district selection, house hunting, viewings, practical lease support and essential utilities within the agreed scope.

Can the service include spouse and children?

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Yes. School, family housing, insurance, healthcare, mobility, activities and spouse support are often critical to a successful international assignment.

Do you work directly with HR teams?

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Yes. The brief can be led by HR, management, a mobility manager, family office or the employee, with scope and responsibilities defined at the start.

Which cities do you cover?

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Bosphoras focuses on Istanbul, Bodrum and Antalya. Other Turkish cities can be assessed depending on the assignment and available network.

Preparing an employee move to Turkey?

Send us the city, target arrival date, employee profile and expected scope. We then frame the steps and the professionals to involve.

Present the assignment