Relief as visa rules changes shelved!

[stoop]

Found this though that 'cr*p' forum  

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=what-will-you-do-if-you-have-a-health-problem-2009-12-16

Note the bit about 'emergencies'. Seems those are covered anyway.

[LeeGlo]

OMG not another ruddy rule !!

Does this mean that anyone with a residence permit, living here full time will HAVE to take out this healthcare insurance?

We are both pensioners and don't work, is this going to be made compulsary for all?  

We chose NOT to take out healthcare insurance, due to the exhorbitant cost, hubby is 65 and had a mild heart attack 7 years ago (in the UK) for which he takes daily medication, I am Coeliac, I don't need much just B12 injections 3-4 times a year, administered by hubby.

We put aside a lump sum for any medical emergencies/treatments and pay for meds and any visits to the hospital/clinic etc as and when needed.

[GordonA]

How come all you moaning 'ex-pats' on this thread are saying with one breath that you're living in Paradise, then moan like hell when you are asked to abide by the laws of that 'Paradise'? Probably the same ones who moan about immigrants coming to the U.K. (Legal or not). If you are not willing/happy to obey the laws, and pay your dues to obtain the proper, legal paperwork, get the hell out of the country. Get on with your lives.
Gordy.
Now happily living in beautiful Hampshire, having done the Turkey thing, FULLY LEGALLY, I hasten to add!! : : :D:P:P

[janmack]

Jeez why is it if anyone dares to challenge the system we are labelled "moaning ex-pats"???  I'm pretty sure wherever you live in the world it is not perfect.  Enjoy freedom of speech while you can. Even though I've lived here for a number of years I have never thought it was Paradise and I'm pretty sure most folk I know would agree.

[barry44544]

I can see that some people who come here just cant make it,
Surely everyone who come's to another country to live is an "ex-pat"?
It don't matter what country you go, rule changes will always happen.
Some people will never be happy, dont' matter where they live

[janmack]

We're happy here, we just don't think it's Paradise!  Paradise would probably be our own private island with no other humans.  lol.

[stoop]

What Gordon is getting at is those ex-pats who choose to live in another country and are not prepared to abide by that country's rules and laws. Living in Turkey (and many other countries) on a tourist visa is against the law. This wasn't a rule change just a decision to stop abuse of the system. It's always been a requirement to have residency if you live there.

[GordonA]

Bummer! Backfired on me! I was really looking forward to getting some REAL SERIOUS flak over my post, Oh well, I must have got it right then!!
I'll have to think of something else to get peoples backs up, I s'pose,
Gordy,:D:

[friar tuck]

quote:Originally posted by stoop

What Gordon is getting at is those ex-pats who choose to live in another country and are not prepared to abide by that country's rules and laws. Living in Turkey (and many other countries) on a tourist visa is against the law. This wasn't a rule change just a decision to stop abuse of the system. It's always been a requirement to have residency if you live there.

So does that mean
1 All foreigners that live in UK abide by the laws of the UK

2 All Turks in Turkiye abide by the same laws that we must abide by eg tax and insurance for cars and scooters, drink driving, all taxes paid etc etc.

[janmack]

quote:Originally posted by GordonA

Bummer! Backfired on me! I was really looking forward to getting some REAL SERIOUS flak over my post, Oh well, I must have got it right then!!
I'll have to think of something else to get peoples backs up, I s'pose,
Gordy,:D:

You're just too funny!!