Can a foreign visitor open a bank account and get a debit card in Belek, Turkey without a residence permit?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 5 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Opening an account without a Turkish residence permit can be difficult: banks commonly request a passport, Turkish tax number and proof of address. Travelers report that VakıfBank may open an account without a residence permit, potentially charging US$300–400 for the process.
Banks generally require a passport, a Turkish tax number and proof of address. Individual banks may impose additional requirements, such as a Turkish address or residence ID.
An account opened without accepted proof of address may later be restricted or closed. Bring an address document that the bank is willing to accept before visiting a branch.
VakıfBank was mentioned as an option for customers without a residence permit. One reported experience put the charge for opening an account at US$300–400, described as a bank fee rather than a deposit.