The new RP conundrum

[watchman]

Hi, don't often post on here but drop in from time to time for useful updates.
I'm based in Akyaka. I attended the Consulate information meeting in Marmaris yesterday hoping for an update on the new Residence Permit system. (Due to implement in just 6 weeks or so)
The main things to take away from the meeting were:
The consulate hasn't finalised where the office will be located for this area (Marmaris or Mugla). I imagine there will be a similar decision pending for Fethiye area.
The charges for the new annual Permit have not been determined but will be made known through official websites (specifically the migration management department www.goc.gov.tr )and social media.
There will be an option to renew online but website currently under development.

There was no new information available other than that already out there on http://www.yellali.com/news/article/31/new-turkish-residency-rules-explained and other sites.

[Marggie]

Thanks for the update Watchman.

If we can complete the renewal process online that will be a massive help.  Our residency runs out on 29 March 2015 - a time when we are normally still in the UK - thought we might have to take a Visitor's Visa at that time.  Was wondering if the 90/180 day ruling would kick in and prevent us getting an e-Visa as we would have been in excess of 90 days in Turkey in the preceding 180 days albeit on Residency.

[bewva]

Thanks Marggie, I understand now. Fortunately it wont affect me. This year anyway.

[saoirse]

Have to say I am dubious about the ability to renew residency online.

How for example could proof of income be shown?

[KKOB]

If it's an online renewal it may be just a case of answering a simple question i.e. Have your financial circumstances changed ? Yes or No.

[jackstee]

I mention again
Turkey is presently part way through the signing of a new EU bill to allow Turkish citizens access to the EU states WITHOUT a visa.
Under the reciprical rules, does that not mean that they will do the same for EU residents and therefor we won't need a visa.

[Marggie]

Steve, read something about that but from memory it was something to do with countries who also operated  Schengen, UK was not part of the deal.  Will do a bit of searching and see what I come up with.

[Marggie]

I think this may be what you are referring to Steve.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2524705/EU-signs-deal-Turkey-lifting-restrictions-citizens-travelling-Europe.html

The UK has adopted some of the Schengen rules but not its border rules so doubt very much if there will be a removal of Visa requirements for UK citizens.

Here is another link explaining Britain's involvement in the Schengen Agreement. 

http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/justice_freedom_security/free_movement_of_persons_asylum_immigration/l33020_en.htm

[charlste]

After visiting fethiye/calis for over 30 years my wife and i now retired would love to stay longer on holiday but we are fed up of all the rule changes.Reading this latest topic gives us fresh hope.Are there any links for this new longer visa?

[Eric]

Its not a longer visa, it is an unlimited time Residence Permit.  But there are conditions to meet before you are eligible.