visa

[pasha]

You will be Ok for this year as they will issue one of the new visas at the end of july.

Next year however, under the new system as I understand it, you will not be able to stay for the six months in the summer unless you buy a 6 month residency.

[SteveJ]

Jo - I'm trying desparately not to look like the "font of all knowledge" on this subject because nothing could be further from the truth.

You would have to abide by the restrictions of your current visa and renew it as you suggest. You should then get a new 180 day visa and  the "90 days in 180 days" rule will apply.

[starman™]

I am just on my way out of the office as I just got back from lunch at the consulate. I will get my team to phone our contacts at the airport tomorrow to get clarification on this.

[BM06]

i have just been in touch with the UK embassy in Ankara, they were about as much help as a chocolate teapot, they did not have a clue what i was going on about, just out of interest fees for the other way round, 6 months single or multi entrance visa 68pound,2years 230pound,5 years 420 pound,10 years 610pound, i get the feeling they love the tourist here, but do not want you here on a permanent basis, unless you pay a ridiculous amount of money for a little blue book,(which you pay for anyway)sad but true iMO.

[KKOB]

Is there anyone in Fethiye who could go and have a chat with the Pasaport Polis at the harbour?

If I was over there, that's what I'd be doing now.

[lewis.wensley]

thanks to everyone that replyed, will be very interested in what starman finds out..... i hope that we can renew as normal.... for this year at least..... BUT will have to re think for the coming years, as we are not willing to become residant.....;-(
jo

[enigma]

Hi,  A friend of ours has just telephoned the British Consulate in Marmaris and was informed that the new visa is a standard visa issued to all nationals coming into Turkey.  British people have special dispensation.  The interpratation of the visa for British is that you are now only allowed to come into the coiuntry once during the 90 day period as opposed to coming in say, April then going home and coming back at end of May whilst the 90 days is still in operation. i.e. single entry as opposed to multiple entry within the 90 days.  The 180 days before re-entry to the country will not apply, though at the discretion of the border authorities, if they believe someone is trying to avoid a residency permit then questions may be asked and suggestions made that a residencey permit is purchased.

[SteveJ]

spanner - works - throw

[enigma]

In the above I meant to say the new visa is issued to all nationalities not nationals referring only to British - sorry for any confusion.

[saoirse]

with all due respect that makes even less sense!

Can only come in once during the 90 days???

So if someone goes for hols in July they cant go back for a hol in August?