Effective immediately, any foreign national residence permit holder in Turkey intending to renew their residence permit must submit their renewal application in person at the immigration office.
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TURKEY – Update on Residence Permit Process
The Migration Directorate has recently introduced changes to its rules for short-term (touristic) residence permits, with the stated aim of limiting the number of foreign nationals illegally engaging in work while holding these permits.
These measures are expected to develop further as the Migration Directorate tests their effectiveness.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by Bener Law Office.
TURKEY – Delays Due to Implementation of New Registration System for Work Permit Applications
Effective 26 February 2018, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) requires work permit applications to be submitted using the sponsoring company’s KEP account.
Moreover, a secure electronic signature, obtained using a qualified electronic certificate, must be used to sign the application form. The signature of the representative of the employer can no longer be used.
However, as of 27 February 2018, the new MOL work permit application system incorporating KEP is not fully operational.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by Bener Law Office, Yalçın & Toygar Law Office and Specialist Relocation.
TURKEY – Higher Minimum Salary for 2018
Effective 1 January 2018, the Turkish Labour Ministry has announced increased minimum salary requirements.
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TURKEY – Update on Entry for US Nationals; and Security Alert
There are some updates to the situation for US nationals wishing to obtain visas for Turkey, and a security alert for those already in Turkey and other middle-eastern countries.
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TURKEY + UNITED STATES – Update on Entry to Turkey for US Nationals
On 21 November 2017, the United States Department of State issued an update on the situation for US nationals entering Turkey. The main points are as follows:
- US citizens (with no other nationality) will be issued sticker visas upon entry into Turkey only if they can show legal residency (residence permits) in another country other than the US. (Note: this is in clear contrast with airport policy the past month where US nationals were consistently being issued sticker visas at Turkish airports as long as their flight originated outside the US).
- Turkish consulates outside the US are consistently issuing visas to US nationals physically present at that consular post, with no problems. Note that whether a particular consulate retains a local residence requirement is case-by-case.
- Turkish consular posts in the US are still offering visa appointments to US nationals in some cases, based on certain criteria such as medical needs, urgent family issues, international conferences or sport events, etc.
- Current valid Turkish visas (including sticker visas) continue to be acceptable for entry into Turkey.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by Bener.
TURKEY AND UNITED STATES – Limited Resumption of Visa Processing
On 6 November 2017, the United States mission to Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa services in Turkey, based on assurances from the government of Turkey about the security of local US diplomatic staff. A reduced number of visa appointments is available at the US Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul.
Turkey reciprocated by announcing a resumption of limited processing of visa applications for US nationals in the United States.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by US Embassy & Consulates in Turkey and the Turkish Embassy in Washington, DC.
TURKEY AND UNITED STATES – Reciprocal Suspension of Visa Services
On 8 October 2017, the United States announced the immediate suspension of all non-immigrant visa services at all US diplomatic facilities in Turkey.
Hours later, Turkey retaliated by suspending all visa services for US citizens at its diplomatic and consular missions in the United States, and at Turkey’s borders, and blocked US nationals from using its e-Visa service.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by the US Embassy in Turkey.
Latest Immigration News
Catch up on our latest immigration alerts from around the world:
SPAIN – Company Signatory Must Prove Residence in Spain or EU
BOLIVIA – New Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement
BRAZIL – New Temporary Residence Status for Nationals of Neighbouring Non-Mercosur Countries
SINGAPORE – Longer Processing Times for Work and Dependent Passes
UNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules – April 2017
ITALY – New Quota Decree Published
NORWAY – New Rules for Residence Permit Holders Changing Employers
TURKEY – Regulations Published for New Turquoise Card
ISRAEL – Clarification: Short-Term Employment Authorisation (SEA) Cannot Be Obtained Post Arrival
CHINA – New Work Permit System to Commence Early in Shanghai
TURKEY – Regulations Published for New Turquoise Card
On 14 March 2017, regulations for the new Turquoise Card were published in the Official Gazette.
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