Visas are not required for visits to TURKEY of less than 90 days duration. For a stay exceeding three months a Residence Permit is necessary. This involves formal application to the Turkish Consulate at the start. Later, renewals will be carried out by Police Authorities and Department for Foreigners in the city or town in which you would like to stay. Altinkum dont have these offices, province capital offices being in Aydin. It is a legal requirement that all persons living in TURKEY must register with the local area's muhtar, an official whose sole purpose is to maintain the register. It is strongly advised you do this and apply for a residence permit as soon as you are certain you will stay in TURKEY for a period of time exceeding three months. Alternatively, if you leave the country before your visa expires, upon re-entry you can get a further three month visa.
IMPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Only people taking up permanent residence in TURKEY may freely import their household goods. Permanent residence usually means for retirement or marriage. Holders of a work permit and temporary residence permit make a temporary import whereas people taking up permanent residence may permanently import their possessions with no obligation to re-export the goods after a certain period. However if the temporary situation is extended beyond two years it automatically becomes permanent. For people planning to use their property as a holiday or second home, it is very difficult, time-consuming and uneconomic to import household goods to TURKEY unless they are of great sentimental value or family heirlooms. It is worth bearing in mind the high standard of workmanship in TURKEY, the cheap servicing charges and valid guarantees on electrical products
IMPORTATION OF PRIVATE CARS / MOTORCYCLES
European Nationals may temporarily import a car or a motorbike to TURKEY for a period of up to three months. Insurance is compulsory . An extended green card on your original insurance policy will be sufficient. A permanent resident with a work permit may bring a car to TURKEY and apply for foreign registration blue number plates.
IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL
When you decide to sell your property, the original investment and the profit can be freely taken out of the country. The only costs payable at point of sale area 1,5 % sellers tax of " declared " value. Help of a barrister is advisable.
WORKING IN TURKEY
All foreigners working in TURKEY must have work permits. It is the responsibility of employers to do this, but it is also up to you to ensure that the process has started and is continuing. A residence permit is necessary in conjunction with a work permit, also achieved with your employer's assistance.
