If you wish to use your mobile phone in Türkiye, you are required to officially register your phone (or any device with calling capabilities) within 120 days. This can be done either in person at a tax office or online.
Here are the steps to register your phone:
Consulates/Embassies of the Republic of Türkiye / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior, Presidency of Immigration Management
Republic of Türkiye / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
KTU Student Affairs Office (Öğrenci İşleri Daire Başkanlığı) :+90 462 377 2512
KTU Office of International Student Affairs (Uluslararası Öğrenci İşleri Koordinatörlüğü) : +90 462 377 4506 / 05 / 04
KTU Campus Security (Alo Güvenlik) : +90 462 377 44 44
Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports (Sağlık Kültür ve Spor Daire Başkanlığı) : +90 462 325 3166
Medical-Social Center (Mediko-sosyal Merkezi ):+90 462 377 2220
Trabzon Province Directorate General of Migration Management (Trabzon İl Göç İdaresi ): +90 462 223 22 45
Trabzon Higher Education Student Loans and Dormitories Institution (KYK Trabzon Bölge Müdürlüğü ): +90 462 230 7340
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities-YTB (Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı): +90 312 218-40-00
For any serious health emergency, police, fire services, or other urgent situations, call the national emergency helpline at 112.
This service is available 24/7 across Türkiye.
Emergency Assembly Points
Emergency assembly points are designated safe areas for individuals during major emergencies, such as floods or earthquakes. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with your nearest assembly point ahead of time. You can find the closest emergency assembly points by entering your city, district, neighbourhood, and street on this link. The site will provide you with the location and a map of the assembly points.
Emergency Apps
Here are some helpful apps for emergencies:
Attention! Türkiye is located in an earthquake-prone zone. It is recommended to prepare an earthquake emergency kit, which should include basic supplies like water, food, medications (if applicable), and other essentials that can sustain you and your loved ones for several days in case of a major disaster.
KTU Turkish Language Education, Application and Research Center is a unit that provides Turkish teaching services to students and staff who want to learn Turkish as a foreign language.
TÖMER (Turkish and Foreign Languages Application and Research Center)
Below are some useful food and grocery delivery apps. While they originally focused on specific product categories, most online shopping platforms now offer food and grocery delivery services as well.