Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Information and Services in Turkey Section => Residency in Turkey, Visas, Work Permit Questions => Topic started by: Inspector on May 09, 2004, 19:59:44 PM
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European Comunity citizens needs documents written down for residance permit.
1- Petition to Governor General of Fethiye (The blue building next to Gima Supermarket Where the Court House located in. The office is located on the second floor named as KAYMAKAMLIK. You can get free petition sample and fill in it from foreign police office near Ecesaray Marina.)After the petition signed and stamped by KAYMAKAMLIK you will get it to the main Police office (EMNIYET MUDURLUGU) opposite the PTT. At the first floor on the left side you will see Information (DANISMA)officers. They will record it and inform you about where to go.
2- Two photocopies of the pages carrying the last entry stamp and identity information.
3- Residency charge to be deposited at the Tax Office
On the road by the sea nearly 500 meters after YAKAMOZ Restaurant. Its a yellow and brown large building with a seaview. You will first go up the second floor. Officer will give you a receipt then downstairs you will pay amount.
4- A remitance to the foreign affairs department of Mugla Security Office (MUGLA EMNIYET MUDURLUGU YABANCILAR SUBE MUDURLUGU) through PTT. (60 milion TL)
5- 8 passport photos
6- Foreign exchange peceipts or photocopy of the bank account book or bancomat.
7- If any real estate is owned , the title deed copy.
Residency Charge
For British Citizens
6 months 200 000 000 Tl
1 Year 380 000 000 Tl
2 Years 740 000 000 Tl
5 Years 1 820 000 000 Tl
For German Citizens
6 months 20 Euro
1 Year 30 Euro
5 Years 60 Euro
For Holland Citizens
6 months 215 Euro
1 Year 430 Euro
5 Years 890 Euro
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Why is it a lot cheaper for germans to get a residance permit than it is for the British or dutch?
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This is a diplomatic rule.
How much Turkish citizens pay in England Same will be paid by British citizen. Turkish citizens pay less in Germany and German citizens pay less in Turkey.
Thanks
INSPECTOR
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A brilliant set of information, this is just the sort of thing us "novices" want when a question is posted.Thank you but just one additional point having completed all the things listed is the residence visa issued at that point or do we then have to wait and if so for how long?[?]
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Hi Tribalelder,
Sorry for the deficiency.:(
You need to wait for 30-40 days. Officers will send all documents to Foreign Affairs Department of Mugla Security Office. Don`t worry If you have finished turistic duration of stay(90 days). You are out of punishment If you have applied before touristic visa end. :)
INSPECTOR
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While I was in Calis last week, I was told that anyone who has owned a house in Turkey for five years or more will automatically qualify for a residence visa and not have to pay the £10 entry visa ?
Is this true ?
Rimms
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Please help!! Can somebody advise whether or not you have to apply for a residence visa via the embassy in london before moving out - or is it all done in turkey - lisa
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You get your visa through the Consulate in London, not the Embassy. How easy it is depends on where you live in UK, 'cos it's better if you go to the Consulate in person.
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Hi morrislm,
You don't need residance visa taken from Turkish Consulate. You can pay 10 GBP and have a visa at the border.
When you come to Turkey by a residance visa taken from Turkish Consulate you have to do all explained at the topic and have a residance ID.
Having visa from Consulate dosent give you adventage.
INSPECTOR
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Hi Inspector While on the subject of entry visas, do we require a new one on each visit?. Does the 90 days refer to the length of stay on the one visa or can we return within that time without getting a new one?. Our recent visit to Turkey was our first and certainly will not be our last!. We hope to come in July and then September. We had the pleasure of meeting you at the Ernur in May. My wife Sue was the lady wearing the Hijab.
Best wishes Pete and Sue
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lol beat me to it Rimms :)
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Thaks Rimms and Anne, We'll be OK for july
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At what point in the proceedings do you apply for a residency permit? When you've been there 3 months and own a property? Sorry we've no idea - we are new and dumb to all this hahaah!
Linda & Elaine
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Hi Linda
You can apply during the 3 months but you have to give your passport to police at the time of application.They will give it back together with your residence permit , during this period you will have only fotocopy of the passport that means you will not be able to go out of Turkey till your passport and residence permit comes.
They will want also rental contract or deed.You dont need to have a house at the time of application but at least you have to have a contract for renting a house.
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Cenk,
Do you know roughly how long it takes to get the permit and passport returned?
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Generally it takes 6 weeks
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Is there any way of getting it done less than
6 weeks?
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Hi
Some serious questions about getting a residency permit:
We are selling up and want to move to Turkey to live permanently
1 If we come to Turkey on a holiday visa can we then apply for a residency permit direct from Turkey? If so how do we apply?
2 Are there any conditions that we have to satisfy in order to qualify for a residency visa?
3 Is there anything else that you think we should be aware of?
Your help and information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi Janet
Hope these answers will help
1- Yes you can apply for residence permit when you are here with your touristic visa.
How you can apply : Inspector explained it very good , its sticky at the beginning of this topic but I have to tell you will need a person who speaks good Turkish when you are collecting the papers and making the payments , you can ask help from your estate agency.
2- Although I couldnt understand this question (my English sometimes is not enough ),I will try to answer how I understood. You have to proove that you have enough money to live in Turkey , to give the photocopy of bank notebook which has at least 1.000 GBP is enough.
3- If you find a reliable estate agency (most of estate agencies here , are reliable)no need to worry.For the peace of your mind you can use a solicitor service also.
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Janet, Have plenty of paperwork regarding money in the bank and details of any income like pensions etc. If your house in the UK is on the market, bring the estate agent's blurb. If you're mortgaged up to the hilt, don't say so!
Avoid giving the impression that you intend to come out to Turkey to work. If you do that you'll be asked to produce a Work Permit. As you are probably aware, you can't work without a permit, and you can't get one unless you've been offered a job and your prospective employers have got you one.
Not that I'm advising you to tell lies Janet! Just don't tell all of the truth!
Good Luck
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Thanks for the advice. It hopefully would be a bit easier for us as my husband is Turkish (a holiday romance of 10 years ago!)but the other English couple who will be moving out might find it a bit harder. Interesting to hear you have no chippy - (been reading other threads. What do you all do in the winter?
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If your husband is Turkish Janet doesn't he have the right to reside already?
Teresa
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Hi all!
I know this topic is covered in bits elsewhere on the site, but can anyone answer these specific questions please:
1. Do I need a Permanent address in Turkey before I apply for a Residents Visa?
By which I mean do I have to "Own" the property at the address, or can the address be of a property for which I am paying rent.
2. The British Embassy in Turkey tells me I can apply for a Residents Visa after I arrive in Turkey, but the Tapu.co.uk site insists I must apply to the Consulate in the UK, and then take the papers to the Police in Turkey after I have arrived, saying This cannot be done in Turkey
Which of these is right please?
I want to import some possessions into Turkey about 8 weeks after I arrive, and understand that this is extremely difficult WITHOUT a Residents Permit ( and not that easy even with one sometimes!)
Regards
farmer
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Hi Farmer
I dont know the reason why tapu.co.uk insisting on it but you can DEFINATELY apply in Turkey no need to go to embassy.I know it very good as I got recently some residence visas for our customers.
You have to be a owner or renter , doesnt matter.You have to give to police deed copy OR rental contract copy at the time of application.
You must have residence permit if you want to bring your furniture here.
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Farmer
I have read a lot about Tapu.co.uk on another site and it was all bad.
Teresa
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Thanks Cenk and Teresa
I have looked further at Tapu site and now found quite a lot of their information to be wrong, or at least misleading.
I'm not going to use them!!!!!
My shipping agents now tell me they will not despatch my (few) bits and pieces until I have a resdents permit - and of course an address to have them delivered. I've opted for a door to door pack, collect, store, transport and unpack service. Will let you know how I get on.
regards
farmer
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Farmer,I'd be very interested in knowing who you are using and the prices quoted.
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quote:
Originally posted by Inspector
European Comunity citizens needs documents written down for residance permit.
1- Petition to Governor General of Fethiye (The blue building next to Gima Supermarket Where the Court House located in. The office is located on the second floor named as KAYMAKAMLIK. You can get free petition sample and fill in it from foreign police office near Ecesaray Marina.)After the petition signed and stamped by KAYMAKAMLIK you will get it to the main Police office (EMNIYET MUDURLUGU) opposite the PTT. At the first floor on the left side you will see Information (DANISMA)officers. They will record it and inform you about where to go.
2- Two photocopies of the pages carrying the last entry stamp and identity information.
3- Residency charge to be deposited at the Tax Office
On the road by the sea nearly 500 meters after YAKAMOZ Restaurant. Its a yellow and brown large building with a seaview. You will first go up the second floor. Officer will give you a receipt then downstairs you will pay amount.
4- A remitance to the foreign affairs department of Mugla Security Office (MUGLA EMNIYET MUDURLUGU YABANCILAR SUBE MUDURLUGU) through PTT. (60 milion TL)
5- 8 passport photos
6- Foreign exchange peceipts or photocopy of the bank account book or bancomat.
7- If any real estate is owned , the title deed copy.
Residency Charge
For British Citizens
6 months 200 000 000 Tl
1 Year 380 000 000 Tl
2 Years 740 000 000 Tl
5 Years 1 820 000 000 Tl
For German Citizens
6 months 20 Euro
1 Year 30 Euro
5 Years 60 Euro
For Holland Citizens
6 months 215 Euro
1 Year 430 Euro
5 Years 890 Euro
[8)]hi,
the residency permit is that cost per person and is it the same for children.
please could you let us know.
many thanks.:D
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Just working on my information portfolio for moving to make sure I have all the correct information on many subjects to do with my move to Turkey but I am confused by this thread. When you come to Turkey say of 1 week or 2 weeks your passport gets stamped when you come in and when you go out. The visa also gets stamped when you leave the country. Does this mean even though it is stamped you can still come back into Turkey on the visa with the first original date stamp on it??
Sorry but I don't understand this one - probably because of my ordeal at Gazi Antep when I was forced to by another visa even though I'd only been there 2 months earlier!
Can you clarify this one please?
Linda
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I did this for the fist time on my last visit. I am normally outside the 3 month rule. If your visa is still valid and is multiple entry (I have never had any other to be honest), then get the visa in front of you go straight to the passport kiosk and plonk it in front of the officer.
We got through without any problem at all, although I did read somewhere that there could be problems if the dates on the original stamps are not clear. You will have to return in that period as well - also some people have said 3 months others 90 days - err on the side of caution.
It saved us £20.
Teresa
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Two of my visas are stamped as so:-
5/10/03 entry - 12/10/03 exit Side
2/12/03 entry - 11/12/03 exit Gazi Antep so why was I made to pay again in Gazi Antep when the visa still has 1 month of entry to go from Side? or am I wrong here I don't understand?
L
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Linda, it's probably because you didn't point out to the official that you visa was still valid. I don't think it matters if your entry and exit points are different.
The last time I visited my visa was still valid from a previous trip and when I handed over my passport I was told that I had to get another visa but I stood my ground and pointed out the dates. The officer then smiled and allowed me through. I expect they're on a profit share scheme!!
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I'm considering moving to Turkey permanently but now after considering about having to replenish my residency in turkey every five years this might not be an easy thing to do particularly if I am not working and living on my UK home equity in the bank? And of course I am moving there alone.
Any advice?
Linda
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hi
can anyone tell me if there is any reason why you would not get residency. can we still get it if someone has a medical condition.i have no idea if this would effect us.
any ideas.
amanda
ps good luck to lind
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There are reasons why you could be refused residency but, I don't remember seeing any question on the application form regarding the subject of medical condition.
If you're not asked, then don't tell.
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It sounds relatively straightforward for you Brits. Does anyone know if it is more complicated for Yanks? Twould be sad for two of the family to have no problem then the government not let *me* in. LOL Someone also said divorcees/remarried have problems - have you heard anything more about that? Thanks in advance.
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Amanda
Was in Fethiye today and picked up another residence permit application form. No question about health on it.
Fredam
I'm divorced and had no problems with the residence permit application.
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kayakoyuoldboy
great thanks
is there any reason we would not get it, dont want to sell up come out and get turned down.
amanda
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p.s and what kind of questions do they ask.
amanda again lol
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They want your Mum's and Dad's first names.
Your occupation - Always say Retired ( No work permit problems then )
A contact address in the UK
Address in Turkey
Not much more than that really.
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thanks kayakoyuoldboy.
Just one more question if you dont mind.is it true it is easier for me to apply in turkey then in the uk. as we plan to move out then apply there.
amanda
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Hi Amanda
Dont apply in UK , you will pay GBP 75 (per person) for nothing as you will have to apply in Turkey again.
Regards
Cenk
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cenk
great thanks will do that, was going to anyway but just wanted someone to tell me that the right thing to do.
amanda
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Yep, Cenk is right. Waste of money in the UK.
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i would like to thank you all and when we are out in april buy u a drink kayakoyuoldboy and cenk tell me were and when and ill be there.
amanda mark
thanks
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Let me know when you're around and I'll meet you for a drink in Kaya. If I can fit you into my busy schedule! LOL
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Hi Amanda and Mark
We will be happy to meet you.
You can find us at Camelia Apartments from the beginning of may or at our office (in the first left street after passing the round when you are going to beach) anytime.
Best wishes
Cenk
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great see you there then,
and thanks again
amanda mark
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Have just reread topic & have a question please. My daughter will be staying at our appart. until she find a place of her own. When she applies for residency she will not have a rental contract or deed to supply, can she use our deeds? Elaine
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It's possible that your deeds will be acceptable. The other alternative is to draw up a "Rental Agreement" between yourselves. When my partner applied for her residency permit, we submitted a document saying that I charged her rent because the contract and TAPU are all in my name. If you go and see Asli, behind the PTT in Fethiye, she already has blank forms for this purpose.
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Hi all,
Loads of great info on this thread but one question that it seems hasn't been answered is..
If after you have all the stamps and documents done in Fethiye can you personally take them to Mugla and if you can does it make the whole process quicker?
Have read somewhere that someone else had their residence permit handed back to them on the same day in Mugla...anyone know if this is true?
Thanks
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It is quicker to get a residence permit from your provincial capitol. Not sure about same day but in Istanbul is generally takes 5 working days but in provinces with less expats it should be quicker.
Also a tapu or rental contract is not needed to gain a residence permit. You just need to show you have enough funds to support yourself which is $300 USD per month.
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Hi, a couple of things..be careful with rental contracts, they 'could' be used infuture to collect taxable income on properties rented out by foreigners. Other is a query:
If i leave my residency to lapse cos Im out of Turkey and then come in again on a tourist £10 3 month visa, will my application for residency be then classed as a renewal or new application and does this make a difference to the time it takes?? I hate to lose my passport and unfortunately for me it runs out about the same time as my residency and I intend to renew my passport whilst in UK. Its cheaper than doing it here of course. Any ideas???
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I think you can now apply for / renew your residence permit without surrendering your passport.
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But they wont issue a new residence permit if your passport is about to expire.
WW
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KKOB what info do you have about the authorities not keeping your passport when applying for residents permit. Not heard this one before and if that the case it means we could apply in Feb whilst over for the week and still be free to go back to UK to finalise our move. Saves the 6 weeks without our furniture etc whilst waiting.
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eric if it is your first permit
they take your passport off you while its processed
on renewals they give your passport back after checking it
doll
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Thanks Doll...thought thats what happened but KKOBs thread threw us and we wondered if things have changed yet again.
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We have applied for residency in the last three weeks and ours have been kept.
Teresa
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There was a couple who applied for their residence in the village in March/April and they were allowed to keep their passports because they said that they needed them for car hire etc. The Passport Police just took photocopies after checking that the passports had sufficient time to run before expiry.
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Our residency visas run out next February 2007 do we have to go through all the same bureaucracy again or is it easier once you have already had a visa for a year?
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hi, i just recieved my residency visa and it took 10 days from handing over my passport to having it returned with the visa.
i was taken to mugla on the last day to sign for it. i was told this was a fast track system and a young lady in fethiye did all the arranging where she has an office.
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hi,does anyone know if the residence price is going up in 2008??
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I think that the 5 year is going up about 200ytl.
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how much do you have to show in your bank account to apply for residency?? for 1 year?
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Originally posted by Linda1953
how much do you have to show in your bank account to apply for residency?? for 1 year?
The equivalent of £50,000
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PS, or own a property
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Originally posted by Crabbit
quote:
Originally posted by Linda1953
how much do you have to show in your bank account to apply for residency?? for 1 year?
The equivalent of £50,000
I dont believe it is anywhere near that amount
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Obviously he doesnt know so hence the stupid answer!
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Originally posted by Linda1953
Obviously he doesnt know so hence the stupid answer!
I know a hell of a lot more than you.
I have a residency permit, do you ??????
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When we applied for residency last year we needed copy of our bank statements. [8)]
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300 USD per month or to make it simple for you to understand, 3600 USD for 12 months. This is for A group countries though. If you are not in an A group country then is 1000 USD per month or 12000 USD for a year.
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My 5 years residency runs out in 2 weeks i can only apply for another 2 years as i only have 2years 9 months left on my passport.Does anyone the cost for renewell of residency?
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you can have the residence for 2 yrs 9 months.
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Or you could apply for dual nationality [:o]
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Does anyone know the costs of the residency permits now?
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Hi recently renewed mine and for a year this was 526.40 ytl (if you are applying for the first time you will also have to pay 81ytl for your blue book)
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So for a 1 year visa, it costs 526.4ytl, which calculates out at £220, and a 90day visa is still only £10, surely they've got their sums wrong somewhere, it's cheaper to go to Meis, and bring back your duty free,s. Alan
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It's not quite as simple as that Alan
Visa = 25 YTL
Bus to Kas = 20 YTL return
Boat to Meis = 40 YTL return
Multiplied by 4 = 340 YTL
Plus any extras, like getting to and from the Otogar, food / drinks for the trips.
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not forgetting that if you miss the boat by one day over your visa then you are fined and not allowed back in.
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thank you, Vix, will try and sort out tomorrow. Interesting isn't, was quoted 500 sterling by agent to get a years' visa. Is it me or does everything get translated to Sterling when you're English?
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No, he's was charging you Yabanci Vergi !
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Yep def charging you Yabanci Vergi!!!!!!
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2008 rates and forms etc can be found here:
http://yabancilar.iem.gov.tr/ikametingilizce.html
scroll down to figure table, the cost is in lira per number of months applied for.
The process is relatively simple but does involve a days running around - so it helps to go with someone who knows which office and where next...
often someone who has done it will be happy to assist.
Collected mine today which took 5 weeks to come through and i found all ofices very helpful
Also bear in mind you will not have your passport for this time unless you do the Mugla trip
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Just a quick note regarding residency. Our neighbours residency run out by one day as they were waiting for there new passports to arrive. They then had to go an offical office in Rhodes to get permission to re enter Turkey. Anyway they got out of Turkey without any questions but upon trying to get back in they were refused. Told they had to go England ( their country of origin) for 1 month before being allowed back into Turkey. They are currently stuck in Rhodes awaiting an answer from an MP whether they have to go back to the UK.Beware they are being very strict on the new laws.
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residency or tourist visa? if its a residency you can renew upto 15 days after it has expired otherwise, yes you will get a ban. mp would be able to do bugger all as they have no sway of Turkish authorities.
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About applying for resident visas...Is there an agent I can contact who will do all the brainwork/legwork etc. for me or must I do it all myself? Prefer a fast-track application, but looking for the most painless route... Feel free to reply via my email if need be.
Most grateful, carol
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There are several people/companies that will do the legwork for you - you'll need to attend some places to sign things but they'll take you and point to where you sign :)
I've been here nearly 3 years and definitely could not do it on my own, not without crying, so money well spent. When you get here, ask for recommendations, everyone will know someone - we used Asli the translator, I believe Baris does it too. Both good folk.
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I do apologise, I have been here nearly 5 years :D
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Senior moment?:D
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Cazaustrailia have emailed you a fantastic contact, Koray, at Ataktranslations. He did ours and is efficent and friendly. Many of the people I have sent his way have been pleased with his service.
Let me know if you don't get the email.
Fi
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Yes we used Koray at Atak can would throughly reccomend him.
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I have also used Koray in the past for official work and will continue to do so when needed. He really is very helpful and efficient, highly reccomended.
quote:
Originally posted by joan
Yes we used Koray at Atak can would throughly reccomend him.
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quote:
Originally posted by Firo
Cazaustrailia have emailed you a fantastic contact, Koray, at Ataktranslations. He did ours and is efficent and friendly. Many of the people I have sent his way have been pleased with his service.
Let me know if you don't get the email.
Fi
Firo, thanks for the answer, no I didn't get your email but as newcomers, would love some idiot proof directions pointing me in his direction. An email reply would be welcome.
Thanks again
caz
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Caz
Another case of emails not getting through..
His email address is below
ataktranslation@gmail.com
Hopefully Scunner will leave it as I am always being asked for it.
Cheers
Fi
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What is the going rate for Residency application "Legwork"[?]
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Originally posted by tribalelder
What is the going rate for Residency application "Legwork"[?]
About to find out, I'll let you know.
caz
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Hi Brian
Ilknur Charges 150YTL Per person plus the normal out goings
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quote:
Originally posted by cazaustralia
quote:
Originally posted by tribalelder
What is the going rate for Residency application "Legwork"[?]
About to find out, I'll let you know.
caz
Right, just received chart for fees....I shall endeavour to email to you, if you don't receive let me know to try again, all most interesting. I'm hoping you can post info on forum for me, I'm not that clever yet, and remember with all fees you must then ADD agent's fees above that..180TRY for normal 6 week or 700TRY for fast track (or 1,000TRY for 2 fast tracks)
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tribalelder, is your email address OK, cannot send info...
anyone else needing a look at the charts for visa fees please ask me to email to you. I'm needing lessons on the cleverer manouvering around my laptop. Anyone want to post them for me, for all to see?
caz
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2008 prices which should go up after new year. remember these are the general prices, nationals of germany, italy and austria and a couple of other countries pay a nominal fee of 40 euros or something for 5 years. dutch citizens pay about 50% more then the tble below.
these are the monthly rates.
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Hi Gary Thanks for that......I will store that for further information. It would be useful to know what the standard additional outgoings are as well. :)
Hi Caz....not received any email from you and as far as I am aware there is no problem with my addy. I have sent you via the Forum two addresses you can use direct. :)
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quote:
Originally posted by tribalelder
Hi Gary Thanks for that......I will store that for further information. It would be useful to know what the standard additional outgoings are as well. :)
Hi Caz....not received any email from you and as far as I am aware there is no problem with my addy. I have sent you via the Forum two addresses you can use direct. :)
Sorry for delay, just spent the last 2 days trying unsuccessfully to open bank account, we must have residency visa, nothing else will do, fast track visa now set in motion although due to next week's hols. gonna take twice as long. Right, I'll now forward via your email all the charts re. visa charges.
caz
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I don't think that is right unless everything has changed again....It means all those people who don't live here can't have a bank account and a hell of a lot do. :)
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Originally posted by Scunner
There are several people/companies that will do the legwork for you - you'll need to attend some places to sign things but they'll take you and point to where you sign :)
I've been here nearly 3 years and definitely could not do it on my own, not without crying, so money well spent. When you get here, ask for recommendations, everyone will know someone - we used Asli the translator, I believe Baris does it too. Both good folk.
I quite enjoy the legwork involved in getting the visa, it took me 2 days, and besides it gives me something to do every few years, lol. Alan
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4 years 7 months, is this the longest running post ?
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Originally posted by tribalelder
I don't think that is right unless everything has changed again....It means all those people who don't live here can't have a bank account and a hell of a lot do. :)
At easy, no, it's just that WE are not straitforward. We can prove addresses, bank acounts & driving licences in Australia, Thailand & Scotland,(not to mention police clearances,birth certs. marriage licence, our last Migros shopping docket and the last time I peed), and we did so, but couldn't produce the ALL important utilities bills, so it's a fast-track visa for us, even that is taking twice as long due to hols. next week (should've got a discount on the fee don't you think?)
caz
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Originally posted by Crabbit
4 years 7 months, is this the longest running post ?
No Dave, this one is longer running: http://calis-beach.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1311
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ha ha
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Hi Cazaustralia
You def don't need residency visa to open a bank account.
I have 2 turkish bank accounts one in gbp and one in ytl
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quote:
Originally posted by littlereddevil
Hi Cazaustralia
You def don't need residency visa to open a bank account.
I have 2 turkish bank accounts one in gbp and one in ytl
Oh if only it were that easy I'd tell the HSBC that the Gov.rules that are now being implemented are wrong. If you are on a tourist visa or still have a residence in your home country and produce a utilities bill from there, then you're O.K., but for new residents officially making Turkey their only full time home,then the new Gov.rules apply.
There is a definite tightening up going on re. tourist versus residence loopholes, that's probably also why a Gov.ID number is being considered.
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Despite not being a member yet, Turkey is having to apply EU rules. The recent crackdown at the banks is in an effort to stop money-laundering.
Last year you didn't need Residency or a Tax Number to open an account.
This year you do.
Next year, who knows ?
Burasi Turkiye! Her Sey Mumkun !
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Originally posted by littlereddevil
Hi Cazaustralia
You def don't need residency visa to open a bank account.
I have 2 turkish bank accounts one in gbp and one in ytl
confirmed that this info is not current. might be the rule a few months ago but this hhas been in effect for a while and I have also posted the fines the bank gets and the cashier for opening a bank account without a residence permit.
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I also have two bank a/cs both ytl not a resident but do have tax nos.
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Originally posted by littlereddevil
Hi Cazaustralia
You def don't need residency visa to open a bank account.
I have 2 turkish bank accounts one in gbp and one in ytl
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caz, why are the rules wrong? have you triedto open an account in the UK if you are not resident? takes upto 6 months even if you do have all the papers and visas etc. So Turkey is only just catching up but more flexible.
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Originally posted by starman
caz, why are the rules wrong? have you triedto open an account in the UK if you are not resident? takes upto 6 months even if you do have all the papers and visas etc. So Turkey is only just catching up but more flexible.
No no, read again, i'm in agreement with you, I have been told in no uncertain terms that a res. visa is now compulsary.. no disputing that on my part... but others who already have accounts before the new rule seem to be disputing the fact, I was inviting anyone from that camp to come with me into the HSBC and try telling manager there that he is wrong..Even Koray at Ataktranslations made a call to another bank and was surprised to be told that even although a fast track res. visa is on it's way a new account cannot be opened until actual visa is shown at bank. I also know that there are back-doors to side-step rules but I don't want to go there.
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I know the boss of HSBC Turkey very well and occaisionaly go and have a beer with him.
He told me about the regulations and the fines that HSBC get if they dont comply as most foreign owned banks are monitored more for compliance then turkish banks.
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I opened an account with HSBC last August and a different type of account with them in November. On neither occasion was I told that I would have to produce a UK utility bill. On the second ocassion they said it was not necessary as I paid the electric bill for our Turkish property by direct debit. I do not have a residence visa and it wasn't the branch local to Calis.
Confusion reigns = its Turkey
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Originally posted by Chinook
I opened an account with HSBC last August and a different type of account with them in November. On neither occasion was I told that I would have to produce a UK utility bill. On the second ocassion they said it was not necessary as I paid the electric bill for our Turkish property by direct debit. I do not have a residence visa and it wasn't the branch local to Calis.
Confusion reigns = its Turkey
I'm not confused at all, and the bank is consistant...you proved a utilities bill.
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Originally posted by cazaustralia
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If you are on a tourist visa or still have a residence in your home country and produce a utilities bill from there, then you're O.K.
I'm on a tourist visa, still have a residence in UK but have not produced a utilities bill from there hence my confusion.:(
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Originally posted by Chinook
Originally posted by cazaustralia
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If you are on a tourist visa or still have a residence in your home country and produce a utilities bill from there, then you're O.K.
I'm on a tourist visa, still have a residence in UK but have not produced a utilities bill from there hence my confusion.:(
have you not produced a utility bill for here in Turkey by paying by direct debit, thus proving to bank an address, my bank accepted my digiturk bills as my proof of address. :)
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I took my smile adsl bill to Finnans today he said that was fine for me, we have a joint account and Carole's name was not on the bill so we have to take something else in.
Mark
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http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=2011-residence-permit-regulations-2011-01-21
More on residents permits.
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Anyone know if the permit is going up pricewise this year?
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Have heard it's 370 pounds 1year and 730pounds 2years.
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Frozen this year.
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how much for irish roi
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{A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}40572&SearchTerms=irish,residency
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HI
I have a villa in Calis that I only use from easter to the end of october. but we only stay for 4-5 weeks at a time. as i work in uk . we normaly stay every other month. where does this leave us now reguarding visa entry can we still pay the £10 or do we have to apply for residance permit.
Thanks
GLENNBOY
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Provided you don't exceed 90 days stay in any 180 day period, you can continue to use the £10 tourist visa
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Can someone clarify for me please whether it is possible to get a rp for a six month period? I had always thought it had to be for a minimum of one year, but have read on the new medical insurance section something about a six month permit. This may be the answer for us wanting to spend six months next year but not having to register for the medical insurance, as always thanks for any replies:D
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Yes, it is possible.
I'm currently on one and have even been on a 3 month permit in the past.
A residence permit can be taken on a monthly basis but uptil now most people preferred to take it longer.
It gets slightly cheaper if you take it per year and your blue book won't fill up so quickly.
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Ok thanks Dutchie for that, I thought if our plans go ahead we could buy the new visa on entry and then apply for the residency when we arrive :)
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Originally posted by GLENNBOY
HI
I have a villa in Calis that I only use from easter to the end of october. but we only stay for 4-5 weeks at a time. as i work in uk . we normaly stay every other month. where does this leave us now reguarding visa entry can we still pay the £10 or do we have to apply for residance permit.
Thanks
GLENNBOY
Thanks Lisa