Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Information and Services in Turkey Section => Residency in Turkey, Visas, Work Permit Questions => Topic started by: Diverbaz 1 on March 27, 2011, 09:03:56 AM
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Looks like residency cost has been reduced. Someone reported only paying 650TL for 1 year on Friday.
http://www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en/visa.asp?PageID=16#16
That's if a residency visa is the same as residency permit???
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i done it on monday and paid 962 lira :-(
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I'm fairly sure permits and viasa are different...
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I'm pretty sure too, seem to remember the consulate site has always had a "Visa" section with 6 month, 1 year and 5 year options which have always been cheaper than Residency.
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They seem to be getting very excited on another forum about this subject - this morning someone has reported a notice in Kusadasi police station and below is the latest post.
We all know what happens on April 1st - but you never know - maybe some common sense is at last prevailing................
"Spoken to the Aydin police's foreigners section just now and they say that for a British residence permit:
the cost will be 120TL (about 50 quid or 80 US dollars) a year.
It will come in from tomorrow (Friday April 1).
On a month to month cost, it will be 25 US dollars for the first month, and 5 US dollars for every consecutive month after that.
Now confirmed by the British Embassy to Voices in a telephone call at 2.15pm today"
Ian
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There was an article in today's edition of Voices...though the British Diplomatic Team were waiting for written confirmation:
www.voicesnewspaper.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4669
So who knows [?]
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visas and permits are 2 very different things.
Visas are obtained from the conulate and are stamped in your passport.
permits are obtained from within Turkey and come in the form of a blue booklet and do not get entered into your passport.
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Istanbul emniyet has informed us that the residency cost is dropping to 120 USD per year for 5 nationalities (UK, Holland, Germany, Italy and one other). Considering what the date is tomorrow but we have some applications going through to, we will know 100% then.
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bloody hell Irish pport holders ripped off badly then
Res Permit is around £260
grrrrrrr!!!!
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Other passports are available ;)
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lol true Scunner
I know of some who against their gut instinct opted for Irish pports when it was cheaper for a res permit-maybe they will revert back!!!!
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http://www.voicesnewspaper.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4670 Good news for some:D unlucky for others ;)
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Well I personally wouldnt believe any of this until ive seen it in force with my own eyes, or at least after the next election.
Lets hope that if they reduce the residency that they dont move the goalposts too far re how much income and assets you have to have to obtain residency, bearing in mind many people here are living on a Uk basic pension.
It seems to me, being very cynical about Turkey, if this comes in it will be closely followed by the 90 out of 180 day tourist visa law, then the compulsary health insurance.
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Jules, if the 90/180 day visa comes in it will not really matter, as if you are staying a month longer it will cost $25 for a months residency (and if longer another $5/month), a LOT cheaper than before.
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Jules it will therefore be much easier and affordable for everyone living here to take out residency so therefore the 90/180 visa should not be a problem for most residents.
If UHI comes into force then at least we will be getting something for our money but I still believe it should not be compulsary.
As you say let's just wait and see what actually happens....
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Confirmed. My good friend is at the emniyet as we speak and he just paid 95 lira for a residence permit (based on a work permit) till December this year which equates to 120 Lira per year for a residence permit. This is NO april fools joke.
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Fantastic news.
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I am delighted to hear this news.
It just may explain why, when I tried to book a Fethiye / Rhodes Visa Trip for next week through Yesil Dalayan they told me there was no service until May. The reasons I was given were lack of customers and maintenance work on the ferry. I guess if the reported new resdency rates are correct and they are in force now there will be quite a number of very unhappy "Visa Hop" ferry owners, not to mention Bar owners in Meis.
Just one question for Starman I hope he can enlighten me!
I do not understand the significance of the phrase " based on a work permit " which he used in his last post.
Does it make any difference when applying for a Residence Permit whether one has a work permit or not?
Ta,
Farmer
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With a work permit you do not have to show proof of funds or a tapu. Residence permits are given for different reasons. To work is one but the ones most people get here are classed as long term touristic residence permits or based on marriage to a Turk but the fees are the same for either.
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i done my residency last week due to pick up today am gutted do you think they will give me my money back !!!
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It's Offical!
http://ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/meeting-consular-affairs
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http://ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/meeting-consular-affairs
Confirmed by the Embassy
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Originally posted by fethiyeflo
i done my residency last week due to pick up today am gutted do you think they will give me my money back !!!
I got mine last August Im sure we will not get money back! Just glad I opted to pay for 2 years as was short on funds, instead of the 5 years I was going to apply for!
Anyway now its official It is indeed good news for people here and about time
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Originally posted by Firo
Jules it will therefore be much easier and affordable for everyone living here to take out residency so therefore the 90/180 visa should not be a problem for most residents.
If UHI comes into force then at least we will be getting something for our money but I still believe it should not be compulsary.
As you say let's just wait and see what actually happens....
Of course the reduced residency is great news for all of us who live here
The point I was trying to make is that not all people living here are here all year round, my friends have a place in Orhaniye and visit 3 times a year, if the 90 180 visa comes in they will have some problems choosing dates to come out, they dont want residency cos they are only here 2 weeks at a time. Also if compulsary health insurance comes in that pushes the price back up and they will certainly not want to pay that.
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Good news for me as I am currently obtaining my 5 year work permit and the cost would be only 400 USD (to my company thankfully)
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The new rates of 80 USD per year apply to 156 Countries. There are 2 other groups that pay less like Belgium and Iraq.
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List of rates for every Country. As you can see, every country is effected and not just the UK.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/sv6sjl.jpg)
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Thanks for the info Starman.
Finger on the pulse as usual.
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Great news - well done Turkey for listening.
A helpful/ useful step by step guide on how to proceed would be useful if wanting to do yourself, or costing of some recommed company's.
Thanks
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Please ignore the circles around numbers. Those are just the nationalities of the residence permits we are processing at the moment.
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bah my crappy signal is all over the place and breaking the list up-what number is Ireland on the list?
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Number 66 I think or is that Iceland???? Philip!! did Ahrmet contact you???
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66 is Iceland correct. Ireland not on there as they defaulted on a bank loan.
Actually they come under the same group as UK.
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Wow £75 pounds a month to £10.42 a month for the family, am I happy.:D:D:D:D
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Originally posted by starmanTM
66 is Iceland correct. Ireland not on there as they defaulted on a bank loan.
Actually they come under the same group as UK.
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lol excellent stuff!
Yeah if the rates refelected national debt Irish visitors should be getting paid to go there!
Calvin-he did indeed. Thanks very much for your help.
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Given these hard times in financial terms it's a bit of good news to hear that something is coming down in price, especially something as important as this to the Brits in Turkey, as it provies the key to so many things.
I'll be buying mine later this year and I couldn't be happier to pay out for something, which is a very unusual feeling for me:D
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The above links don't work for me... is there another one?
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www.ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk
then press link for visa information on the right hand side
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Check out this link.
http://ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/news-for-british-residents/update-on-meeting
It looks good to me!
Hopefully they will refund anyone who has time left on their outstanding visas.
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thanks - I'm in... :)
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It would be a good time to increase the price of Efes then
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Originally posted by Diverbaz 1
Jules, if the 90/180 day visa comes in it will not really matter, as if you are staying a month longer it will cost $25 for a months residency (and if longer another $5/month), a LOT cheaper than before.
Residency is not easy like tourist visa , you cannot just buy.Its a lot more bureaucracy , you cannot now just go to Meis etc for visa , but have to prove you have money etc to stay here,Visits to Muhtar, Kimlak number, Nufus, Tax place Bank statements etc etc Residency is not that easy to get,
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Its not hard either Julesp just time consuming and understanding the not onerous requirements and procedures.
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or jus pay someone to do it for you. Now that the prices are lower it might be a more attractive offer.
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So the big question.
Whose charging what to process Residency applicatons,and how long would it normally take?
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Koray Atak , Ataktranslations, did our original one and I would use him again but I have no idea what he charges now.
Did it once myself but ended up having to go back to Koray as one of the documents needed had to be filled in on a computer.
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Also Ilknur will do the whole thing with you she is a lovely helpful lady and her rates are very reasonable. The whole running around takes most of a day and the paperwork is sent to Mugla and normaly takes around 2 weeks to be returned. She can be contacted through her profile on here (Rozy) or contact ECHOSTAR for more details.
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Ah yes, that form that was rejected by the Passport Police office. I remember it well!
It made what should have been a morning run-around stretch into nearly an all day affair.
The rejection of the original handwritten version we tried to submit meant we had to hike from the Passport Police office to more or less the back of the PPT. There we went into the nearest Bar, and by miming someone typing got our message across. Within minutes a gentleman appeared carrying fold - up stool, fold - up table, battered old portable typewriter, paper and carbon paper. Even though transcribing our original forms which had been completed in block capitals the typists spelling proved quite creative. We had a drink or two whilst waiting, then hiked off back to the Passport police office.
Only to come across that great Turkish stumbling block to all things Official. The variable Lunch Hour closure!
So, of course, we popped across the road to the nearest bar. On our return to the Police office we then found ourselves at the back of a long queue. We eventually got all the paperwork accepted, the last act being to surrender our Passports, and some 6 weeks later went back to get our Residence permits. We were then told to come back next week. We did. We were then told to come back tomorrow. We did. We were then told to come back in the afternoon. We did - and Hey presto, got the permits.
Simple, innit!
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As I read it the residency althought a nice healthy price is not yet compulsory as it states below, or have I missed something??:
urkish Visa System
The Turkish authorities have not yet set a firm date for implementation of the 90/180 day visa. We continue to ask for a notification period of 3 months in advance and for an expiry date to be placed on the visa sticker. We have pointed out how confusing it is for British nationals to receive visa stickers which state that they are valid for 90/180 days but which are actually valid for just 90 days.
If you are entering Turkey on a £10 tourist visa, be sure to leave within 90 days of the date of first issue. If you plan to leave within 90 days and then to re-enter Turkey and if your stay will take you past 90 days from the date the visa was issued, buy a new visa. If you do not, you risk overstaying and may be given a substantial fine and/or a ban from re-entering in the future.
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If you go to one of the shipping agents across the road from the Gümrük office (I think it was Kaptan Eddie's, it does say on the window). They have the form on computer and will complete your info within a few minutes and will print as many copies as you request.
Obviously this take the fun out of sitting trying to make the man with the typewriter understand and cuts down on the amount of coffee we had to drink but that's progress.
Hope this helps anyone who has yet to run the gauntlet.
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Residency permits are now done in Fethiye,taking just a few days. Not now sent to Mugla. Unless this now changes again with the new prices for residency, as guess many more people will apply for this.
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Lissa - do you know if that is just for renewal as opposed to a first application?
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Thanks Firo and others,
But other than Koray and Ilknur,who we have used and agree are very professional,
Who processes the application,how much do they charge,how long does it now take,and as mentioned is it correct that the whole procedure can now be done in Fethiye?
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Know people who did first application in Fethiye and in Marmaris, and was done in each town, not sent to Mugla. Just wonder, if there are lots of applications now with the reduced fees, if this will change all this or delay the return of passports?
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I have checked all the information about getting a residency permit for the first time (not renewal), but cannot find out if you need to have your passport translated and notorised as well.(plus the cost of this if it is needed) Does anyone know the answer to this question. As usual any info greatly appreciated.
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If you go to the passport police they give you a list of everything you will need Denton.
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Originally posted by Denton
I have checked all the information about getting a residency permit for the first time (not renewal), but cannot find out if you need to have your passport translated and notorised as well.(plus the cost of this if it is needed) Does anyone know the answer to this question. As usual any info greatly appreciated.
No need to have passport translated and notorised Denton :)
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Thanks a lot Firo and Nichola
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Walking around Fethiye this morning we noticed dozens of expats hurrying around the town, clutching folders and a list of things to do to get a Permit. All of them doing it themselves.
It was pleasing to see such an immediate and positive response to the reduction in price for a Residence Permit.
I think that the only unhappy people in Fethiye will be the passport police.
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i have been informed you have to have 2 weeks or less on your visa,before you can apply for your residency?
anybody know any differant?
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@ davybill.. thats true. l went to the yabanci polis this week and l have to come back with al my papers on 15th april. (30 april my 90/180 visa finishes)..
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I just started my "procedure" today, and the question about the 2 weeks remaining is partly correct, the procedure has to be started within the first 2 weeks of your last visa issue date or within the final 2 weeks before expiry - seems strange but there we are.
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Spare a thought for the couple in Dalyan who just last week paid the full wack for two for 10 years!!!!
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Originally posted by vinvola
Spare a thought for the couple in Dalyan who just last week paid the full wack for two for 10 years!!!!
:oThey should have gone to specsavers.
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About time, we put a lot of money into the economy. Those people living here on their pension will have one less problem to worry about. Good show Turkey :)
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And how long will it be when we will be required to pay the 250ytl per month for compulsory health insurance designed for residents!!
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Originally posted by Denise40
And how long will it be when we will be required to pay the 250ytl per month for compulsory health insurance designed for residents!!
100% agree, beware of Turks bearing gifts ;)
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Originally posted by lissa
Residency permits are now done in Fethiye,taking just a few days. Not now sent to Mugla. Unless this now changes again with the new prices for residency, as guess many more people will apply for this.
Not yet! Still sent to Mugla. Expect to wait around two weeks.
Or possibly longer, with the sudden increase in the number of applications ;)
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Originally posted by BM06
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Originally posted by Denise40
And how long will it be when we will be required to pay the 250ytl per month for compulsory health insurance designed for residents!!
100% agree, beware of Turks bearing gifts ;)
Your both "the glass is half empty people" then:D
Seriously anyone staying in a foriegn country without having some sort of health cover private or otherwise is asking for trouble.
Obviously the system has to be fair and this is something still in negotiation with the UK.
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Originally posted by philrose
Seriously anyone staying in a foriegn country without having some sort of health cover private or otherwise is asking for trouble.
I really don't agree....have you ever priced up treatment at the Devlet (Government) Hospital? It is so inexpensive to just "pay as you go" if you need any treatment. Consultation with the Doctor 15.50TL (approx £6.28) & Ultrasound Scan 15.30TL (approx £6.20) are just two examples.
Unless you have a multitude of health problems or it does become compulsory (though how will they monitor it?), then I really wouldn't bother.
The monthly insurance premiums I see quoted on this forum are extortionate....especially (and hopefully) if you don't have casue to claim.
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Yes out patient treatment and tests are all comparativly cheap especially if you you use the goverment hospitals. It's when you need to have any proceedures or operations carried out, that is when the costs really escalate.
Believe me I have seen this happen. Someone here fell seriously ill and ended up being billed several thousands of pounds, for treatment they urgenly needed. They were unable to return to the UK because they are so ill and have to rely on friends both here in the UK to foot the bill as they don't have the funds themselves.
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One question then Phil, have you got private health insurance in place at the moment here in Turkey?
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hi friend did residency for first time yesterday bit of running about, but said not to difficult.
went muktar[spell] charged 50lira for 2 forms anybody else paid this?
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I think I paid 5tl to Deliktas Muhtar last year, Maybe they are cashing in now
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Originally posted by BM06
One question then Phil, have you got private health insurance in place at the moment here in Turkey?
Yes
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Well lets here the costs and company name then please Phil, some people might be interested.
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Originally posted by BM06
Well lets here the costs and company name then please Phil, some people might be interested.
Well it's a bit like asking how long is a piece of string as obviously the prices will vary according to your age any existing medical conditions and the type of cover you want.
I personaly use YapiKredi Sigorta, the cover is for all in-patient healthcare but I don't bother with out-patient cover. The cost of that is aound 1000tl per annum.
However the only way to get accurate costs for yourself is to get a couple of quotes from reliable companies in Turkey. ;)
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Thanks Phil, that sounds a good deal, as you say depends on the individuals cicumstances, but must be worth getting a quote, thanks again Steve.
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Anyone else getting texts on their mobile phone to say that residency costs have been reduced and that this person can do the running around for it for 100TL? How do they get hold of your mobi number?
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Originally posted by scouser2
Anyone else getting texts on their mobile phone to say that residency costs have been reduced and that this person can do the running around for it for 100TL? How do they get hold of your mobi number?
We got one. Its Carole and Tayfun who are doing it. There number should be on this forum.
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They would have a database of customers numbers....we have had the text too. Scouser it is easy to get hold of landline numbers for example if your second name is Ian your land line may end with an 8....How did I do that....White Pages:D
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Tuzla Muhtar took 10 TL
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Oludeniz Muhtar 5 tl
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i think most people have left their phone numbers with them,on boat trips,or visa trips to meis.
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The muhtar by the devlet hospital charged one person 50lira robbing barsteward.
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Originally posted by davybill
The muhtar by the devlet hospital charged one person 50lira robbing barsteward.
He charges everyone 50TL so if you live on his patch your unlucky.
When asked by a Turkish friend how come it was so much. His reply was they can afford nice houses they can afford to pay me!
Nice Chap[:(!]
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Originally posted by tribalelder
They would have a database of customers numbers....we have had the text too. Scouser it is easy to get hold of landline numbers for example if your second name is Ian your land line may end with an 8....How did I do that....White Pages:D
Blimey, were You a detective in a previous life? :D
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Just a quick query. I did my residency 5 years ago for 2 years. After it expired, and as I was travelling backwards and forwards to england, I never bothered to renew it, and have been doing the 3 month visa since then. My question is that if I do my residency now, will I require a new blue book, or will my old one do?
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The old one will do. :)
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Just to let you know that the Muhtar behind Calis Devlet Hospital also charged my brother 50tl a few days ago, but yesterday he actually called at the house and returned the 50tl in full. I think this was a goodwill gesture on his part and was much asppreciated on our part. Our faith in our Muhtar has been restored.
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My husband took 3 people to register with the Muhtar in Ovacik last week, and none of them were charged anything. My husband says that they are paid for the work they do as Muhtar, and should not be asking for anymore. His advice is that if you are charged for this type of procedure, you should ask the Muhtar for a receipt and take that along to the authorities.
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Having just completed my own "residency run" it seems appropriate to share my new-found knowledge with others who are about to embark on their own applications. Note: the procedure for renewing a permit will vary somewhat to the following and some of the stages will not be relevant.
1. You will need 6 passport-sized photos, 2 copies of your Tapu (or rental contract if applicable), 2 copies of your passport, a copy of your Turkish bank statement, and your tax certificate.
2. Go to the Passport Police Office (on the slip road leading to the Ece Saray hotel, heading west out of Fethiye) and ask for a copy of the residency application forms.
3. The form must be completed on a computer (it's quite likely that it could be typed instead, but don't take my word for it!) - if you submit a hand-written copy it will be torn up by the official who issued you the form in the first instance! A travel agency called Kaptain something or other, opposite the passport office, will print out a "computer version" for 15TL.
4. You will need to buy a special plastic folder (to be submitted with your completed application) - the official at the Passport Police Office should show you the exact style of folder. I got mine for 3.50TL from the large stationery shop next to Cem Optik, 100 yards past the PTT (same side of the road), heading towards the Tuesday market place.
5. Go to your local Muhtar (village head man), who will attach one of your photos to a "Konutta Kalanlara" form and give you the original plus a photocopy. You will need to take the original back to the Muhtar when the application process has been completed. You will be asked for a "charitable donation" - my Muhtar asked for 10TL but some are charging as much as 50TL.
6. Next stop is the Tax Office (Virgi Ofisi) - just off the coastal road mid-way between Fethiye and Calis. Go up to the 3rd floor, round to the left and ask for Ahmet. He will give you a number which you have to take down to the payment desk on the ground floor. Hint: get a "queue ticket" from the machine when you first enter the building as this will save you 5 minutes or so! Pay your residency fee (which will vary according to the day's exchange rate for US$) - mine was 496TL for 5 years.
7. Back into Fethiye and follow the coast road, past the Passport Police, and on to the Jandarma Offices. They will stamp the form that you got from your Muhtar.
8. We're now off to the Government Offices (the large building between the PTT and the Penguen coffee shop (a good excuse for a non-mandatory stop before continuing the "run"). Go into the main door, turn left and up the stairs to room 2 where a lady will stamp your form : then back off down the stairs.
9. Cross the road and go to the Polis station, opposite the PTT, and they will : yes, you guessed it : stamp your form.
10. With bated breath trot off back to the Passport Police, present your completed forms, passport, photos, the special plastic folder, Muhtar form, copy of your tapu and bank statement, and 149TL.
So, how easy was that? You've obtained all the necessary stamps, had a coffee break, and a tour of all the official buildings in Fethiye - all within two hours (-ish), and not an aspirin in sight. Hint: don't forget to return to the Passport Police Office in two weeks to collect your permit book and passport :
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Thanks for that, very helpful.
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yes very good we did ours in gunlibasi,after muhtar [paid 15lira each to the one by wedding circle]had to go
to the polis station,[polis woman charged us 15lira for stamping copy gave us a reciept]then back to muhtar,
but did it in a day, not much hassle at all.if you follow honest joes instructions.
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by the way we asked the muhtar for reciept,[ makbuzu in turkish]
he said no,and would'nt give us our forms,[so had we put it down to down to experience]
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HonestJoe - not quite sure what this means:
3. The form must be completed on a computer (it's quite likely that it could be typed instead, but don't take my word for it!) - if you submit a hand-written copy it will be torn up by the official who issued you the form in the first instance! A travel agency called Kaptain something or other, opposite the passport office, will print out a "computer version" for 15TL.
Is it available online - or do you mean they don't have the official forms but Kaptan does?
Thanks for taking the time to share with us all.
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Originally posted by Ian
HonestJoe - not quite sure what this means:
3. The form must be completed on a computer (it's quite likely that it could be typed instead, but don't take my word for it!) - if you submit a hand-written copy it will be torn up by the official who issued you the form in the first instance! A travel agency called Kaptain something or other, opposite the passport office, will print out a "computer version" for 15TL.
Is it available online - or do you mean they don't have the official forms but Kaptan does?
Thanks for taking the time to share with us all.
It means that all the information on the forms must be printed not hand written, that said I hand wrote mine and had no problems, but maybe depends on their mood on the day
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Jules - thank you but what difference does it make getting a computer printed one unless you have it on a disk / file format in the first place and if you do - you can print it off yourself?
Sorry but I still don't understand :(
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Originally posted by Ian
Jules - thank you but what difference does it make getting a computer printed one unless you have it on a disk / file format in the first place and if you do - you can print it off yourself?
Sorry but I still don't understand :(
Whats meant is that the bits on the form that you have to fill in, I cant remember exactly now what they are. but for example, Your Name, Address Age etc, cannot be written in by hand But have to be printed.
As the police give you the forms in a paper copy you have to get someone to enter the form on a computer then enter and print your details for you,unless you have the knowledge of how to do yourself, As far as I know the forms are not available for you to fill in and print off online
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Jules - thank you - now I understand!
It sounds a bit of a farce you may as well appoint the Kaptan Man as an official part of the government process :D
Ah well - such is Turkey - that is why we love it......
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Originally posted by Julesp
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Originally posted by Ian
Jules - thank you but what difference does it make getting a computer printed one unless you have it on a disk / file format in the first place and if you do - you can print it off yourself?
Sorry but I still don't understand :(
Whats meant is that the bits on the form that you have to fill in, I cant remember exactly now what they are. but for example, Your Name, Address Age etc, cannot be written in by hand But have to be printed.
As the police give you the forms in a paper copy you have to get someone to enter the form on a computer then enter and print your details for you,unless you have the knowledge of how to do yourself, As far as I know the forms are not available for you to fill in and print off online
What it also means is the man in the office gets a nice little earner (15tl a time) for doing basicly nothing! ;)
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But he does have to type in your details before printing off the form - I would think - and hopefully he also makes sure the right things go in the right boxes - I can live with that :D
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Originally posted by Honest Joe
Having just completed my own "residency run" it seems appropriate to share my new-found knowledge with others who are about to embark on their own applications. Note: the procedure for renewing a permit will vary somewhat to the following and some of the stages will not be relevant.
1. You will need 6 passport-sized photos, 2 copies of your Tapu (or rental contract if applicable), 2 copies of your passport, a copy of your Turkish bank statement, and your tax certificate.
2. Go to the Passport Police Office (on the slip road leading to the Ece Saray hotel, heading west out of Fethiye) and ask for a copy of the residency application forms.
3. The form must be completed on a computer (it's quite likely that it could be typed instead, but don't take my word for it!) - if you submit a hand-written copy it will be torn up by the official who issued you the form in the first instance! A travel agency called Kaptain something or other, opposite the passport office, will print out a "computer version" for 15TL.
4. You will need to buy a special plastic folder (to be submitted with your completed application) - the official at the Passport Police Office should show you the exact style of folder. I got mine for 3.50TL from the large stationery shop next to Cem Optik, 100 yards past the PTT (same side of the road), heading towards the Tuesday market place.
5. Go to your local Muhtar (village head man), who will attach one of your photos to a "Konutta Kalanlara" form and give you the original plus a photocopy. You will need to take the original back to the Muhtar when the application process has been completed. You will be asked for a "charitable donation" - my Muhtar asked for 10TL but some are charging as much as 50TL.
6. Next stop is the Tax Office (Virgi Ofisi) - just off the coastal road mid-way between Fethiye and Calis. Go up to the 3rd floor, round to the left and ask for Ahmet. He will give you a number which you have to take down to the payment desk on the ground floor. Hint: get a "queue ticket" from the machine when you first enter the building as this will save you 5 minutes or so! Pay your residency fee (which will vary according to the day's exchange rate for US$) - mine was 496TL for 5 years.
7. Back into Fethiye and follow the coast road, past the Passport Police, and on to the Jandarma Offices. They will stamp the form that you got from your Muhtar.
8. We're now off to the Government Offices (the large building between the PTT and the Penguen coffee shop (a good excuse for a non-mandatory stop before continuing the "run"). Go into the main door, turn left and up the stairs to room 2 where a lady will stamp your form : then back off down the stairs.
9. Cross the road and go to the Polis station, opposite the PTT, and they will : yes, you guessed it : stamp your form.
10. With bated breath trot off back to the Passport Police, present your completed forms, passport, photos, the special plastic folder, Muhtar form, copy of your tapu and bank statement, and 149TL.
So, how easy was that? You've obtained all the necessary stamps, had a coffee break, and a tour of all the official buildings in Fethiye - all within two hours (-ish), and not an aspirin in sight. Hint: don't forget to return to the Passport Police Office in two weeks to collect your permit book and passport :
I have (today) accompanied a friend for renewal of their Residency Permit.
Amendments to the above post are as follows.
Paras 1,2,3 and 4 are the same.
Para. 5. For a renewal it is not neccesary to visit the Muhtar. However you must visit the Nufus ve Vatandaslik office, which is situated on the ground floor of the Government building as described in para.8. To get a copy of your kimlik number which must be produced and stamped in this office.
Para 6,is the same .
Para7. It is not neccesary to visit the Jandarma.
Para 8 and 9 are the same.
Para 10. apart from the Muhtar document and the 149lira for the blue book is the same.
Waiting time for your permit is now four weeks.
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first time residency got mine in 18days, this week.
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Sorry if this has been covered previously, but not got too much time to go back into the "archives" at the moment, I believe you need to have proof of a certain amount of cash in the bank, hence the copy of your bank statement, my question is how much is this figure ?, and does it need to be in your Turkish bank account or will they accept proof of a sufficient balance in a UK account ?.
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Residency done today - we did it with Iknur (Rosie) who is great and it was completely stress free - she charges just 50ytl per person well worth it, we didn't have to type anything ourselves, just handed over all required copies and the whole proceedure took 4 hours in total and that included driving to Fethiye, back up to uzumlu and back down to Fethiye and waiting for local muhtar who was down in Fethiye and had to wait for him to come back with his magic stamp!
In regards sufficient funds - accepted is 20,000ytl+ per couple per year to live on in the bank, or proof of income of approx 1,000ytl+ per person per month to live on.
Apparently anyone renting can only apply for max 3 years residency. Now we sit back and wait.
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Do the port police phone you when your residency is ready, or do you just go to the passport police?
thanks.
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No and yes.
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Thank you Eric.
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i think you just have to go to the passport police and see if its ready.
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Can anyone tell me what the name of the lady is who does the Residence visa for you or helps you to do it please
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Her name is Rosie and she can be contacted on her profile on here or at ilknurdoody@hotmail.com
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I have also just renewed my residency using Hazel Houses. Excellent service and the paperwork completed and sorted in 2 hours. Got the visa today, after just 15 days and found the passport police very helpful.
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Hi Tel,
Thanks for the email address have just tried to send an email to Rosie but it does not work it will not go through.
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Sus - Rosie's email address is now ilknurhedef2010@hotmail.com
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Sus,sorry about that but, I received an email from Rosie on that email address eleven days ago and it is the one on her card that she gives out to pass around.I think one of the two on her CBF profile maybe defunct though.
As Denise above has supplied another one,I am sure you will crack it. If not email me on my profile and I will give you Rosies telephone number,which for safety we don't put on the forum,ok. Good luck
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With regards to Para 5 on RENEWING your residency. You do have to go to the local Muhtar IF you have moved and not registered with the Muhtar in your new area. Easy thing to forget to do.
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2 residency questions please?
1. I have read somewhere else on this thread that if you are renting you can only renew for 3 years but if you are a property owner you can renew for 5 years. What happens if you are both? We are presently renting but do have our own property which is empty and up for sale. Our own property address is the one currently on our residency but we are now living in the rental property and hope to continue to do so.
2. I understand that the average time for surrendering your passpost is 2-4 weeks depending on the backlog. This could be a problem for us as we may have to go back to UK at short notice and I was wondering if there is still a way of fast tracking the system (the first time 5 years ago we had to go to Mugla but got everything done in 1 day and came away with our residency book). If this can still be done does anyone know who is offering thise service and what the cost is.
Thanks
Chrissie
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Originally posted by Pi55y
2 residency questions please?
1. I have read somewhere else on this thread that if you are renting you can only renew for 3 years but if you are a property owner you can renew for 5 years. What happens if you are both? We are presently renting but do have our own property which is empty and up for sale. Our own property address is the one currently on our residency but we are now living in the rental property and hope to continue to do so.
2. I understand that the average time for surrendering your passpost is 2-4 weeks depending on the backlog. This could be a problem for us as we may have to go back to UK at short notice and I was wondering if there is still a way of fast tracking the system (the first time 5 years ago we had to go to Mugla but got everything done in 1 day and came away with our residency book). If this can still be done does anyone know who is offering thise service and what the cost is.
Thanks
Chrissie
A & A Translations (Alper or his wife) were offering this fast track service a couple of years ago, so could be worth a try. See you in August
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Originally posted by Pi55y
2 residency questions please?
1. I have read somewhere else on this thread that if you are renting you can only renew for 3 years but if you are a property owner you can renew for 5 years. What happens if you are both? We are presently renting but do have our own property which is empty and up for sale. Our own property address is the one currently on our residency but we are now living in the rental property and hope to continue to do so.
2. I understand that the average time for surrendering your passpost is 2-4 weeks depending on the backlog. This could be a problem for us as we may have to go back to UK at short notice and I was wondering if there is still a way of fast tracking the system (the first time 5 years ago we had to go to Mugla but got everything done in 1 day and came away with our residency book). If this can still be done does anyone know who is offering thise service and what the cost is.
Thanks
Chrissie
1. You could use your own property to get the 5 years I suppose, however if you sell it you will then have to have the the addreess on your residency changed to your current address. This means practicly going throught the whole office runaround again to update it.
2. Don't know of anyone offering this service but as it used to possible to go to Mulaga and get it done in a day then I'm sure it's worth asking around to see if somone will do it for you.
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Ask Rosie, as I think it may be easier than you think to change the address over when needed.Not sure on the fast track situation.
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I checked this out with Ilknur (rosie) a couple of weeks ago and yes you have to revisit the offices again