Translation and companion support in Istanbul: a practical guide | Rafiq
This guide gives foreign visitors and residents in Istanbul a general introduction to translation and companion support and how to prepare before requesting support.
What can this path involve?
Needs differ from one person to another. A request may involve one service or several connected steps. Confirm details that apply to you with the competent authority or provider.
How to prepare before requesting support
Clarify your goal, any relevant appointment or organisation, and the documents you already have. Avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information in an initial request; further details can be handled through an appropriate channel if needed.
How Rafiq coordinates the next step
Rafiq can understand the request and help coordinate an appropriate next step, directly or through a specialist partner depending on the service. Authorities and providers make their own final decisions.
Common questions
Do requirements vary by situation?
Yes. The competent authority or provider determines requirements and final decisions for each situation.
Can I ask about more than one service?
You can explain your wider need so that connected steps and services can be considered together.
How do I begin?
Send a short description of what you need and Rafiq can coordinate an appropriate next step.
Official sources
The information on this page follows what these official authorities publish; the final decision in every procedure is theirs: