Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Information and Services in Turkey Section => Residency in Turkey, Visas, Work Permit Questions => Topic started by: Denise40 on April 25, 2011, 11:08:28 AM

Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Denise40 on April 25, 2011, 11:08:28 AM: Can anyone confirm that your tourist visa has to be due to expire (within 14 days)?? before you can apply for residency?

And is there a set amount of income, savings per year you must be able to show for each year of residency you want to apply for?

thanks
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: starman™ on April 25, 2011, 12:45:04 PM: You can apply for residence at anytime during the 90 day tourist visa.
Also you need to show 300 USD per month in a Turkish bank account (can be in any currency though but to the value of 300 USD).
This maybe 500 USD in some other provinces though as I know Antalya has that rate. If you dont have a bank account then you can always change the money (3600 USD or 6000 USD depending on province) at a doviz and get the receipt for the transaction put in your name. You can then do what you want with all the changed money but I advise not to let the wife know.
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: saoirse on April 25, 2011, 12:49:59 PM: Starman as opposed to lump sum isnt proof of pension (into UK bank )income sufficient?
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Firo on April 25, 2011, 13:17:49 PM: They accept a pension slip showing monthly income instead of bank statement and they accepted our UK Bank statement. I think they just want to see that you have the means or income to support yourself.
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: saoirse on April 25, 2011, 13:21:33 PM: Thank you Firo

Just as I read your reply I remembered you had helped me previously with this query. My memory aint too good thesedays. Thanks again.
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: starman™ on April 25, 2011, 13:22:55 PM: It does depend on the province where you apply from. Unfortunately they are not all uniform and what one province wants might be different elsewhere.
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Denise40 on April 25, 2011, 13:23:00 PM: I would assume then the monthly income would need to be $300 a month (each)??

If you had the equivalent in savings this would be acceptable?

Like you Fi we have a monthly income going into a UK account and savings here in Turkey. Just wanted to know what amount was required to apply for a 5 year residency.

If we don't have means to support ourselves we will go and sign on in Fethiye once a week - LOL!

Thanks
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Firo on April 25, 2011, 16:04:09 PM: Denise I would assume so.......Show them a payslip, Turkish & UK bank Statements...loads of money....lol . I only showed Eric's payslip and that was accepted?
Saoirse I know the problem...lol
Starman I'm answering for the Mugla Province which is where we all live, other provinces then I know nothing...lol
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Denise40 on April 25, 2011, 16:11:37 PM: Or the other answer is I find myself a rich man!!
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Eric on April 25, 2011, 16:59:02 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Denise40

Or the other answer is I find myself a rich man!!

I don't think Gary will be too pleased ;): :):D
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Ian on April 29, 2011, 09:49:41 AM: Reading the list of required documents - we both have tax numbers and we have used them many times (bank accounts, scooter purchase etc) but I have no idea where my tax certificate is??

They were originally organised for us by Cenk / Finans in 2006.

Anyone any idea where I might get the right paperwork???

Ian
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: ronzeus on April 29, 2011, 17:09:03 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Ian

Reading the list of required documents - we both have tax numbers and we have used them many times (bank accounts, scooter purchase etc) but I have no idea where my tax certificate is??

They were originally organised for us by Cenk / Finans in 2006.

Anyone any idea where I might get the right paperwork???

Ian
Go into the tax office Ian and they will re-issue it.
Title: Residency Information required
Post by: Ian on April 29, 2011, 19:41:57 PM: Thank you :)