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Information and Services in Turkey Section => Residency in Turkey, Visas, Work Permit Questions => Topic started by: farmer on April 05, 2010, 21:06:41 PM

Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: farmer on April 05, 2010, 21:06:41 PM: According to issue 298 of the Land of Lights eforts are being made to cancel visas for the neighbouring Greek islands.
Specifically Simi and Rhodes are mentioned.

Does anyone know if Meis will be included?
If so this will appear to banjax the use of the three monthly trip to Meis to renew the 90 day visa to enable many ex-pats to continue their stay in Turkey.

I can see it having a great effect on the Fethiye - Rhodes Hydrofoil business, as what seems like half the passengers are making the trip solely to renew their visas.

regards,
farmer
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: barry44544 on April 05, 2010, 22:33:35 PM: Is this like the first coukoo of spring!!!!!
Honest guv..... a bloke in Fethiye heard it!!!
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: mercury on April 05, 2010, 23:38:20 PM: I read it as that they are trying to cancel the visa payments to and from Greece also England. Which means no visa runs neccessary in the future. They are trying to increase tourism.
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: Scunner on April 05, 2010, 23:44:41 PM: Are you sure it would mean that? It could mean that nothing changes apart from the price - i.e. instead of it costing £10 for a 90 day visa it costs nothing for a 90 day visa, but you still have to have one (and renew every 90 days maximum as is required now)?
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: Lucinda on April 06, 2010, 06:19:03 AM: I beleive it is aimed at the Greek island residents and the local Turkish at points of entry. I think the English reference is a bit of a red herring. Too much money at stake for the government and, if it is a local initiative, I wouldn't hold my breath. On the Meis issue, as a point of entry to Turkey for all sorts of visitors, it won't affect the 'visa run' at all IMHO.
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: lance on April 06, 2010, 08:08:59 AM: When i mentioned this a few months ago i was told it would never happen it will happen ,and its nothing to do with tourism,they arent stupid they can see how much they are losing each year ,at the moment they they collect about 100tl why take that when they can get 300/400tl off of the ex pats not sure of the yearly price .:D:D
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: nichola on April 06, 2010, 17:04:22 PM: It doesn't apply to Brits its for Turkish & Greeks...
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: geordieboy on April 07, 2010, 10:29:07 AM: quote:
Originally posted by nichola

It doesn't apply to Brits its for Turkish & Greeks...
Where did you hear that from?,the article I read in the FT,which I assume is the official viewpoint did'nt mention Brits being exempt.According to the article talks are still in process and no decision as yet has been reached. :)
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: yabanci on April 07, 2010, 14:00:22 PM: quote:
Originally posted by nichola

It doesn't apply to Brits its for Turkish & Greeks...

Doh, thats another ex-pat myth gone. ;)
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: patrice on July 21, 2010, 16:39:52 PM: according to Fethiyetimes the visa systems as changed !!!
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: Scunner on July 21, 2010, 17:05:24 PM: No way
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: BM06 on July 21, 2010, 17:17:13 PM: You could not make it up ;) as someone said on more than one occasion:D
Title: Cancellation of Visas For The Islands
Post by: Scunner on July 21, 2010, 17:23:29 PM: I'm just going to lock this now. For an explanation of why please find the final post in any of 30 other locked topics with the word "visa" in the title.