Residency permit-proof of funds

[saoirse]

Just a quickie folks-do the required amount of funds  per year neccessary for the res permit need to be in a Turkish bank or does a statement from a bank back home suffice?

Thanx

[Firo]

We just showed a bank statement and Pension slip...

[saoirse]

Thanx Fi-was just wondering if it had to be from a Turkish bank or would one from home be ok

[Ovacikpeedoff]

I gave them copy statements from a UK bank and did not have a problem. It was 3 years ago and it could have changed.

[Firo]

UK bank worked for us and they were printed off PC not paper statements...

[saoirse]

Sorry for resserecting this again but does anyone know if proof (slips, bank statements etc) of being currently in receipt of OCCUPATIONAL pension (not State) would satisfy the finance requirement of the RP application. Thanks

[Old Daffodil]

Lots of people who live here are not old enough to receive state pension so yes that would be ok.

[saoirse]

Thank you Daffodil-I just assumed most fulfilled the financial requirements by having the required lump sum in their account as opposed to pensions. As newly early retired its great to know this info.

[Old Daffodil]

If you compare the average wage in Turkey to Britain they are a lot lower,even for doctors or teachers the salaries are modest. Medical care is private though so that would mean an amount of capital in the bank would be advisable even if the private health sector in Turkey is cheaper than in Britain.We have residency and are in our fifties so do not qualify for state pension for years. We also just showed bank statements (British)and proof of income to the Muhtar.
Is there a required lump sum? If there is I have never heard any figures mentioned.