visa restriction

Member since 27 November 2011

joanne kavanaghActive member15 March 2013 16:21:52

Hi can anyone tell me what are the new laws re visas.in the past every 3 months one could go to Greece get passport stamped and return for 3 more months.Has this changed?And how much is it to renew residency.
Thanks

joanne kavanagh Active member

Member since 27 November 2011

joanne kavanaghActive member17 March 2013 17:59:49

hi thanks what I need to know is if its possible to renew a聽 residence permit.I was here last year had one but didnt renew when it expired.And what is the cost?Im back now on a turist visa but I think i can only stay for 3 monthhs but I think maybe a little longer if I get permission.Im due to go home end may and if I stay I only want to stay maybe an extra 4 weeks or so.

Thanks Joanne

ozsubasi New member

Member since 04 July 2012

ozsubasiNew member18 March 2013 07:14:31

Yes the laws regarding visitors vissa has changed. You can now only stay a maximum of 90 days in a 180 day period, which means you can no longer just go to Greece to renew it.
However, you can apply to have the visa extended.
Full details can be found at the website of the UK embassy in Ankara:

Regarding residency, although you should be able to use the existing book, I think you may have to go through the application process again if it has already expired.
You can get full advice from the same place as advised by the embassy for visa queries.