So, I hear you need to open a bank account in Turkey for some reason. Now you are wondering how to do it. Do you have to live in Turkey to have a Turkish bank account? Can your lawyer do it for you? What are the required documents to open a bank account in Turkey in 2023? Well, here we are going to answer them.


Do you have to live in Turkey to open a Turkish bank account?
As you can do most of the bank transactions with Internet, there is no need to live in Turkey or have its residence permit. However, you might, definitely, need a Turkish sim card.

Can you open a bank account in any bank if you are not a resident of Turkey in 2023?
No, only Ziraat bank will let you open a bank account without a valid residence permit.

Can your lawyer open a bank account for you in Turkey in 2023?
Nope.

What documents do you need to open a bank account in Turkey in 2023?
You will need the following:
Valid passport and its copy
A Valid visa (doesn't matter what kind of visa)
Turkish sim card
Going in person to Ziraat bank

How to open a bank account in Turkey if you have a residence permit?
Easy, you just have to have the proper documents
Passport
Kimlik card (residency card)
Tax code (you can get a tax code online!!!)
Turkish sim card.
You go to the bank with the mentioned documents, and you can have your debit card instantly.

Do you have to have a security deposit to have a bank account in Turkey?
Yes, usually 4000 USD is required to be in your bank account for at least 30 days.

How much cash can you get from an ATM in Turkey?
5000 Lira per day.

How much money can you transfer with a Turkish bank card?
50,000 Lira per day.