SVOY Services in Istanbul
When there’s no time to figure it all out yourself: status, housing, documents, money and work — the task is handled by a person from SVOY.
Where people most often start in Istanbul
Top requests in the city
Work
Jobs from the community in Istanbul and remote positions, recruiting within the Russian-speaking community.
Housing: rental and purchase
Listings from the community in SVOY Market and tailored search by budget and neighbourhood in Istanbul. We review the documents and guide you through the transaction.
Residence permits and legalization
Residence permit, permanent residence and status renewal in Istanbul: we identify the grounds that actually work and guide you through to your residence card.
Other SVOY services
Visas
US, Schengen, and Canada visas: we identify the basis, compile the package, find a slot, and prepare you for the interview. We work from any country — no ties to a specific city.
Landing: the first week
Airport pickup, SIM card, bank account, tax number, and city orientation in Istanbul. We guide you through the first seven days — the ones that are hardest to get through alone.
Banking and tax number
Account at a local bank and tax number in Istanbul — CURP, RFC, SSN, ITIN, NIE, RUT or SIN, depending on the country. Without them you cannot rent housing, receive a salary, or pay for education.
Insurance
Health insurance for a residence permit application in Istanbul, travel, auto, and property. In some countries a policy is legally required — we’ll find one that will be accepted.
University or college admissions
Universities, colleges, and language courses in Istanbul: program selection, document submission, diploma nostrification and paying for studies from abroad.
Kindergarten and school
Child’s documents for nursery or school in Istanbul: apostille, sworn translation, recognition of transcripts and certificates. Plus assistance finding a private or international school.
American online school
American online school in Russian: grades 1–12, U.S. diploma and admission to universities in Europe and the US. You can study from any country.
Documents and certificates
Criminal record certificates, civil registry documents, diplomas and school certificates from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine — with an apostille and a sworn translation. These are exactly what schools, universities, employers, and immigration authorities request; we handle it remotely.
Giving birth abroad
Giving birth abroad and citizenship for the child — USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina. Clinic, newborn documents, parental status.
Cars & transfers
Car rental and purchase in Istanbul with document verification, transfer from the airport with a Russian-speaking driver.
Lawyers
Licensed attorneys in Istanbul: transactions, immigration, disputes, and protection.
Bookkeeping and company
Company incorporation in Istanbul, tax number, reporting, and income legalization — handle these with a local accountant.
Business abroad
An existing business or a stake in one in Istanbul: property review, valuation, and transaction support tailored to your budget and goals.
Working with China
Finding the right supplier for your product, vetting the factory, samples, purchasing, and door-to-door logistics — end to end.
Halal community
Mosques, halal food, nikah, and the Muslim community in Istanbul.
City chat and community
A live chat for Russian speakers in Istanbul: questions, contacts, listings, and help from fellow expats.
Describe what you need — we will tell you whether it is something we handle
We will point you to whoever in our community handles this, or find a trusted specialist in Istanbul. If a task is not within our scope, we will say so — that is more honest than taking money for mere intermediation.
Service FAQs
How much does a consultation cost in Istanbul?
we clarify the situation and explain what can realistically be done. We quote the service fee before work begins.
Do you work only in this city?
SVOY is active in 41 cities worldwide, Istanbul — one of them. Documents, residence permits, and working with China we handle remotely, wherever you are.
Is it possible without Telegram?
Yes. Write via WhatsApp — a real person will reply, not a bot. Telegram is more convenient for requests that include documents and photos.
How is this different from a city guide?
On the city page we explain for free how everything works in Istanbul: housing, paperwork, banking, schools. Here — SVOY people who do this for you when there’s no time or no way to figure it out yourself.
Guide to Istanbul: how things work on the ground
Housing and neighbourhoods, documents, banking, schools, healthcare, transport, and SOS — broken down by sections by people who actually live here. Start with the guide; turn to services when you need hands-on help.
Need help in Istanbul?
Leave your contact — that’s all we need; we’ll ask the rest ourselves. If you’d like, so we can prepare for the conversation in advance, please specify your request below.