Extending Visa

Member since 15 June 2021

Gabby BennettMember15 June 2021 07:53:03

Hello,

I have been living in Istanbul since April to work with my fashion brands manufacturer. It's looking very unlikely I will be able to get back to England next month, when my 3 month tourist/work visa runs out, without having to pay £2000 to go into a quarantine hotel. So I want to extend and stay in Turkey.

Has anyone else had to extend their visas and what do I need to do? I'm not sure whether to apply for a work visa, or residence visa? I read you cant extend your tourist visa without leaving the country and reapplying?

Any help and suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Many thanks for your time.

Gabriella

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Borraro Serial expat

Member since 01 October 2017

BorraroSerial expat15 June 2021 11:34:51

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hi gabby,
i guess you can apply for a short term residence permit.
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-informat … sas.en.mfa https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permit-types
if you need any further assistance, pls do not hesitate to contact me via pm.
cheers