Renewal of residency permit

[Aintree]

Are other members experiencing a delay in the issue of a renewal residency permit. We have heard it can be up to six weeks at present due to demand?

[Inspector]

Yes Aintee,
In winter it takes just 7-10 days to get your residency cards but in these days it takes 4-6 weeks. We asked to officers about the problem and they told that there is too much applications and there is nothing to do to get it earlier.

[Aintree]

It's reassuring to know that the delay is due to a general problem of demand. Beats me why this is, when everywhere you read, ex pat's are leaving Turkey. Thanks for the update though.

[Liz 101]

Aintree there are some of the holiday home owners (I know of 3) that take out residency & usually at the begining of the season. Think it goes back to the start of the 90 / 180 day visas.

[Aintree]

That makes sense Liz, thanks. I am still waiting for my new 2 year permit, four weeks after submission, but will keep what you say in mind when applying next time.

[philrose]

We were chasing ours up yesterday. Apparently there is a lot of applications being processed and an additional problem getting the new residency cards printed up. But nothing to worry about we were told....