Can you use a foreign SIM card to register in Turkish apps?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
A foreign SIM card typically doesn't work for full registration in Turkish apps. If eSIM isn't supported, consider ordering a physical SIM from your home country or using a Yandex profile workaround via the Smart Home app.
What the community said
If your device doesn't support eSIM, consider ordering a physical SIM card before your trip — some travelers arrange this in advance from their home country.
2 days ago
As a workaround when using a foreign number, download the Smart Home app, log in via your Yandex profile, and configure settings from there — this can bypass registration restrictions.
3 days ago Smart Home app + Yandex profile
Entering a foreign phone number in a Turkish app is technically possible, but further registration steps are blocked — the system does not accept non-Turkish numbers for full account setup.
4 days ago