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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Glenys on March 01, 2011, 17:40:52 PM

Title: three month visa change
Post by: Glenys on March 01, 2011, 17:40:52 PM: any news on change in visa application and the need to stay out of the country fr 3months
Title: three month visa change
Post by: starman™ on March 02, 2011, 06:58:21 AM: visa application?? You just pick it up on entry and stay for 90 days as usual
Title: three month visa change
Post by: simpsons on March 02, 2011, 11:55:34 AM: Someone said the new visas are coming in on the 21st May, But this is only hearsay. There has been nothing official yet. No doubt some wag will inform us that they read it somewhere or their friends sisters gardeners cousin, has said it is gospel.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Firo on March 02, 2011, 13:16:47 PM: Eric was in a Bar here in Bulgaria talking to a Russian who said that his friend who is in Egypt had said that the new visa for Turkey for the Brits was starting on the 20th.....:D:D ;) ;): :): :)

What annoys me is that there has been nothing official released so where the hell did your "someone" get the 21st?.....Urban Myth rumors yet again.:(
Let's try not to start new ones (rumors) and just all wait till it's officially announced.[?]
Title: three month visa change
Post by: calvin 1949 on March 02, 2011, 13:18:49 PM: Thought it was quite in Uzumlu have a good holiday
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Firo on March 02, 2011, 13:22:15 PM: ;) ;) 8) 8)
Title: three month visa change
Post by: simpsons on March 02, 2011, 19:08:02 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Firo
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What annoys me is that there has been nothing official released so where the hell did your "someone" get the 21st?.....Urban Myth rumors yet again.:(

Firo, Someone told me last time I was over in Meis, and I also read it on TLF. However, I am like you and take it with a pinch of salt, until there is something official.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: yakamoz on March 02, 2011, 22:18:02 PM: Will this be the same changes they tried to bring in last year or is it something new?
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Scunner on March 02, 2011, 22:25:25 PM: It will probably be a new episode featuring a half baked, illogical and badly thought through system, which will be released too early in some areas by mistake but not released in others at all, which will lead to the details of the new visa system being pulled to pieces on forums like this one, pointing out the many ways in which it simply won't work, ending up with someone saying that it was released prematurely in error and due to logistical restrictions will now not be implemented at all.

Am I close? :D
Title: three month visa change
Post by: starman™ on March 03, 2011, 08:50:22 AM: Breaking news!!!
The new system will come in on 01/04/2011 but will be on trial till midday. Only British citizens from the south will be affected by this new ruling and all Liverpool and man utd fans.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Scunner on March 03, 2011, 08:54:23 AM: All Man U fans is unnecessarily wordy legislation - they are already included in "British citizens from the south"!
Title: three month visa change
Post by: peter16 on March 03, 2011, 22:53:51 PM: NO :o :o, please no, you can have them.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: wallace on March 04, 2011, 18:59:00 PM: The link attached is why I think a lot of people have the idea
that that the new visa will be coming into law soon

http://ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/meeting-consular-affairs

Looks like the officials couldnt get any straight answers either lol
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Julesp on March 06, 2011, 22:13:02 PM: Latest from Land of lights

http://www.landoflights.net/information/visa-requirements-for-turkey-from-the-british-foreign-commonwealth-office-5555.html
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Firo on March 07, 2011, 07:02:24 AM: No changes then, yippeee 8) ;)
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on March 07, 2011, 08:08:40 AM: There has been no changes, LOL has only taken off the FCO site what was said 22nd December, it still says the changes are expected in the Spring. (see link by Wallace above)
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Firo on March 07, 2011, 15:55:34 PM: I know......as I said "no changes".....
Title: three month visa change
Post by: smilingeyes on March 10, 2011, 15:21:08 PM: Hi, I will be in Turkey April to July. The way my flights are at the moment, I will overstay my visa by 3 days, so I am planning to do the visa run toward the end of my stay to renew my visa.

A couple of questions...

How long before expiry can I renew? I'll be going to Kos at the beginning of June, and am just wondering if I can do it then?

Also (and I know no-one has a crystal ball) several people have told me that I won't be able to renew my visa in this way after May, in which case I'll have to change my flight home. I can't find any coherent information on the internet about this. Any clues?

Many thanks
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Chinook on March 14, 2011, 08:34:48 AM: Smiling Eyes. Based on current info as repeated above you will be able to renew in June when you come back from Kos.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: smilingeyes on May 19, 2011, 15:13:47 PM: Just asking if anyone knows the current situation...

I arrived into Dalaman on 23 april and got a visa saying '90 days in 180 day period'. This was the same as when I came last July, and that was abandoned so I just assumed that Dalaman were using up old Visa stickers!

But my friend arrived from UK this week into Bodrum airport and has the same visa stamp. So now I am wondering....

It is important because I am due to stay here till July (three months) but also need to be back here for a couple of weeks in October, so I may have to go home early this trip to save a couple of weeks for later.

Anyone????

Many thanks!
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Firo on May 19, 2011, 17:25:17 PM: It's all the same as before still...no change so just ignore the 90/180 sticker which they are using.
You can stay here 90 days then you have to leave or do a visa run to Meis or Rhodes..
Your 90 days (not 3 months) start on the day your visa was stamped on entry, so you can easily work out the date your visa runs out. In Oct get a new visa.....
Title: three month visa change
Post by: kizkucuk on May 23, 2011, 09:28:46 AM: A friends mum arrived in the early hours of Saturday morning they have a 90/180 visa sticker from Dalaman. Is it 90/180 or just 90?
Title: three month visa change
Post by: philrose on May 23, 2011, 09:37:24 AM: Update from the Fethiye Times........
http://www.fethiyetimes.com/expat-zone/visa/6597-turkish-immigration-resumes-issue-of-90180-day-tourist-visas-at-ports-of-entry-to-turkey.html
Title: three month visa change
Post by: yabanci on May 23, 2011, 10:08:26 AM: Still old style 90 day ones being issued at Kas.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: jo b on May 24, 2011, 11:00:06 AM: We flew out to Dalaman on 6th May we received a new edition stamp 90/180 days. Our neighbours flew out on 3rd May and received an old style 90 day stamp.

We were comparing our passports as another neighbour (who spends alot of time in Turkey) had gone back to England to visit a poorly relative and ended up spending a very expensive 3 months in the UK as unknowingly she had been issued with a new stamp when she went to either Rhodes or Meis.She is now going to have to bite the bullet and get residency.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: starman™ on May 24, 2011, 11:47:06 AM: getting residency is cheaper then doing a border run
Title: three month visa change
Post by: Dizzi on May 24, 2011, 13:33:14 PM: Hi all, i've just been on the fco.gov.uk website and have copied the information below. I flew out at the end of April and have one of the new stickers 90/180 so have just checked. Hope this tells people what they need to know.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements - Visas
A visa is required for British nationals to enter Turkey unless they are cruise ship passengers who enter the country for a day trip and return to the ship the same day. British citizens (for diplomatic/official passports see below) may obtain a multiple entry visitor's visa valid for 90 days at the port of entry on payment of £10 in cash (Scottish currency is not accepted).

Turkish Authorities recently revised their visa stamps. All visas now state that they are valid for multiple stays up to a maximum of 90 days in a 180 day period. However, the Immigration Authorities inform us that these rules are not being applied and that visas are valid as before, for multiple entries within 90 days of issue. Be careful not to overstay 90 days from the date of issue, as some British nationals have been fined and banned from re-entering.

British diplomatic/official passport holders must apply for a visa before travelling. If you do not have a visa issued by a Turkish mission overseas, you may be refused entry, detained and deported. If travelling on unofficial business, you should use your normal passport and buy a 90 day visa at the airport on arrival.

If entering Turkey via the Bulgarian border crossing, ensure that your passport has a dated entry stamp. Some British nationals have obtained a visa but not had their passport stamped. In some cases, this has resulted in detention and later deportation for illegal entry.

If you hold aBN(O), British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject passport you should check visa requirements with your nearest Turkish Consulate before travelling. If you arrive without the correct visa, you - may be refused entry to Turkey.

Working illegally, without the correct visa and work permit, could results in deportation from Turkey, a fine and a ban on re-entering. You may be held in detention awaiting deportation and are unlikely to be able to collect your belongings before departure.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: col on May 24, 2011, 14:12:34 PM: When re-newing my residents visa last week, I was asking about the 90/180 day rule. I was told that some ports and airports maybe usuing those stickers but for now, the original rules still apply.
As mentioned by both the Turkish and British goverments earlier this year and some Turkish/English papers, the 90/180 day rule would probably be in place late summer or early autumn.
As always, we wait to see.
Title: three month visa change
Post by: DavidNicholson on May 25, 2011, 12:40:49 PM: So the very officious Turkish officials sell us a multiple entry visa that clearly and unambiguously states that it is valid for 180 days from issue, except it is not. Great!
Title: three month visa change
Post by: IanK on May 25, 2011, 13:13:47 PM: On the basis there were about 28m visitors last year, the Govt may have printed a lot of visa stamps in advance and they need using up.