Time frame on residency applications

[tinkerman]

but maybe not if you now have a tourist visa?

[BM06]

Andy, I think there will be no problem, every one had a tourist visa when first applying for a residents permit, and the time that was involved then, you needed at least 3 months before you got your passport back.  

[tinkerman]

only ten days now

[marjo]

Well, we have just returned from the passport police & things look good! On speaking to the officer he initially told us that we had to return when we had 2 weeks left to run on the tourist visa,but once we explained why we wanted to renew quickly he said 'no problem' & gave us the forms, had a nice chat in Turkish & English, told us we would probably get the residency in approx. 3 weeks after completion of the paperwork & that was that!
So it seems sorted but we will wait & see what happens once we go back with the paperwork-hope the answer is still the same!
Thanks for all your replies

[tinkerman]

Good Luck Mark and Jo

[kizkucuk]

Good Luck Mark & Jo -  knew I had read somewhere that you could apply up to 15 days after it expired - must have been in my little blue book.  If you want to apply for Citizenship at a later date it is important not to have gaps in your residency period too.   Even if it's not through in 3 weeks you should be able to get your passport back if you need it to travel urgently.

[Supacabby]

Check with the PP after 2 weeks of delivering the paperwork, mine was all done in that time.

[marjo]

All paperwork returned to passport police, checked & was again told 3 weeks for completion, but we will ask in a fortnight just in case it is done sooner.
Just a note on the plastic wallet requirement-we didn't buy one as we have never needed one before, we have just put our documents in a poly pocket & that has been OK. We did this again & the officer reached under the counter & gave us 2 of their wallets free of charge to put everything in! So don't worry too much if you don't buy a plastic wallet as thanks to all those who have, the police now have their own supply which they can recycle as required!
Mind you, this could change dependant on the day or officer-would hate anyone to get there with all documents & then be told to go back & buy a wallet!!

[Fastlady]

Glad you've managed to get everything sorted Marjo.  For future reference, you can apply for Residency either in the First Month of your 90 day Tourist Visa or the last 15 days.  Not sure about being to apply after it's expired though.

Hope it comes through in time for you.