Update on New Residency Permit to come into force today 11 April 2014!

[Marggie]

This may be of interest to some:

http://issuu.com/ukinturkey/docs/residence_permits.docx_40e14f200b5f39

[RogerGarrett]

Hi I have held a 3 year residency since June 13 I have heard that if you stay out of Turkey for four months you will need to renew and get the Health insurance as well. Anybody know about this little chestnut.

[Marggie]

You have held a 3 year residency permit since June 13 but which year did you obtain it?  I don't know anybody who has managed to get any more than one year since April 11 2014.

The 4 month out of Turkey where you might have your permit cancelled refers to the new style residency and not the old residency held in the Blue Book.

[nichola]

Resident permits issued prior to the change in April are valid until your renewal due date and you can come and go as you please until then Roger. Re health insurance always worth having. Someone died here just recently after a fall and couldn't get treatment in time - long story.

A lot of confusion and rumors flying around so it's worth checking web site like YellAli and the British Consulate FB for Turkey for updates.

[davybill]

Anyone know of any over 70s health insurance?
Has anyone done the Sgk lately,with the hospital medical? Please?

[RogerGarrett]

Hi thanks for your answers it was June 2013

[Harmless]

My friend's dad is 71 and just got sgk.  Fethiye Devlet hospital.

[davybill]

Thanks a lot harmless,