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As of 14.7.2010 a number of foreign nationals are subjected to
the "90
days in 180 days" rule when staying in Turkey on a
tourist visa. This means
that once a foreigner has spent 90 days in Turkey, this
person has to spend
at least further 90 days outside Turkey before being
eligible to stay in
Turkey another 90 days on tourist documents.
As understood by
power of instructions
B.05.1EGM0.13.05.02-vize-5-23281139046 of the General
Directorate of Police
instructed to all border posts by 14.7.2010, this
regulation is valid for
those foreigners who have entered/ will enter Turkey
following that date.
The instructions explain: "harmonization with European Union
legislation and
prevention of immigration".
Among others, nationals of Ukraine, USA, Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Rep.
of S. Africa, Holland, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
Spain, Canada, Norway,
Polen, Portugal, the Russian Federation are subjected to
this rule now.
The rule comes as some surprise, in particular as short term
visas appear on
the verge of mutual suspension, for instance with the
Russian Federation.
While most tourist will not feel this change in the least, it
will affect
some blue water cruisers and some vessel crew, who
choose/ need to stay in
Turkey extensively. With the efficient computerization of
the police,
overstaying will almost certainly be subjected to fines,
increasing
sensitively with repeated offence.
Owners and crew of yachts berthed in Turkey are generally
eligible for a
residence permit. One agency consulted quoted about USD
200 servicing charge
for obtaining a permit.
The full list of nationals subjected to this particular regime
is: Ukraine,
USA, Antigua-Barbuda, Australia, Austria, the Bahamas,
Bahrain, Barbados,
Belgium, Belarus, Rep. of S. Africa, United Arab
Emirates, Dominic Republic,
Domenica, Armenia, Grenada, Haiti, Holland, the United Kingdom,
British
passport Holders of Hong Kong, Ireland, Spain, Jamaica,
Canada, Qatar, Greek
Cyprus, Kuwait, Hungary, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius,
Oman, Norway, Polen,
Portugal, the Russian Federation, St. Lucia, Serbia,
Slovakia, St.
Christopher Nevis, St. Vincent, Grenadines, Saudi Arabia.
All information given without liability.
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