Please help me - study on tourist visa

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 13:04

I have read that Pakistani citizens are exempted from visa requirement to visit TRNC. Suppose, I come to TRNC with a purpose of tourism and then feels that North Cyprus is a place to broaden my education. Then, would it be possible for me to study there without coming back to Pakistan. Please help me.



Thank you for your time.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 13:24

Do not think about it...the Turkish authorities are not to be messed with!.

( they even vet turks! )

sparta


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 13:25

try looking at the post ( rules of Asylum parts 1,2,3,)

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:00

Why is this impossible? Please explain it.

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:04

Perhaps, you misunderstood me. I'm saying that would it be possible for me to change my status from visitor to a international student once I'm TRNC. I will pay international fee and will be a full time student.

sylvie


Joined: 12/03/2008
Posts: 1081

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:26

IF YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN COME WITHOUT A VISA WHICH I DOUBT, come along and go to the university you want to study to - i am ure they will be able to inform you -

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:36

dear haroon

The only way for you to get a answer to your queries is to contact the unis directly...they should be able to advise.



From your queries it seems you are trying to leave Pstan to move to canada via a western education in NC?



good luck

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:37

[Quote]

The citizens of European Union nations, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Israel, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Australia and New Zealand do not require visa to enter the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. All other nationals should check their position with regard to passports and visa with the nearest Embassy or Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus .

[Unquote]



I will need a Turkey transit visa, I believe. I'm not saying I will come without visa. I'm saying If I come to TRNC as a tourist and then feels that TRNC is a good place for higher education then would it be possible for me to study there as a internationa student...



I hope you understand what I'm saying.

Fred8


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 23:53

Dear Haroon

AOA. As long as you get the visa for Turkeyin Islamabad, N. Cyprus will give you a three months visitors visa on arrival. Changing your statusto Student is not a problem; many have done it.



The question is, howeveer,whetherthe right courses and of the right standard are available -that you can check on the internet

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 00:07

I think you will find it impossible we employ 3 from pakistan and there ae very many others here. One studies at uni and hisfamily pay a lot of money for his education. They have terrible problems oobtaing visas etc. Contact your embassy also the embassy here that deals with people from your country. If you work here to help with your fees who will have to have a work permit and beleive me we have had nightmares getting these for our boys. Do you have any pakistani friends or family here who can help. Also check that the qualification you get wil be valid and accepted around th world. good luck lilli

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 07:31

Thank you very much for all your replies.



Fred, your reply is the most helpful of all. Are you sure?



I will not work there. My family will pay the university fee. If I get enrolled in a North Cyprus university from Pakistan, then I will have to pay one or two semesters tuition before coming there and which cannot be refunded. So, it's a risk. I have never lived without my parents. First, I want to see North Cyprus and then will enroll in some university personally. If I like TRNC then I can start living there as an international student.



My main question was is it possible to change the status from visitor to student once you are in TRNC.



I believe Pakistani citizens do not need visa or they are issued a visa on arrival for TRNC.

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 21:28

Fred8:

[As long as you get the visa for Turkey in Islamabad, N. Cyprus will give you a three months visitors visa on arrival. Changing your status to Student is not a problem; many have done it.]



Fred: Are you sure about the above information?

Fred8


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 22:30

100%. Turkey & Cyprus is the only corners of the world Pakistani's are are 'unconditionally' welcome!!! Whilst in many countries the perception of Pakistan and her citizens, especially after 9/11, is one of suspicion and fear the Turks (incl Cypriots) is one of love and effection. From my research on the subject the reasons go to the times of British India but the warmth of feelings has remained. The special relation between the cuntries is translated on the ground to beween people to people. Please indicate your email and I shall intimate more info relevantto you

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 09:32

Fred, thank you very much. You are so nice.



Yes, you are correct. I was really amazed when I read that Pakistani citizens do not need a visa to travel to TRNC. I also read that there was a time when even for Turkey there was no visa requirement.



When I was in college there was a long chapter on Attaturk, Khilafat Movement, and Turkey, in general. There are many places in Pakistan which have some connection to Turkey, e.g. there is a Attaturk Avenue in Islamabad.



Check my profile for e-mail ID.



With best wishes,

Haroon

Fred8


Joined: 15/01/2009
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Message Posted:
08/02/2009 12:56

sorry, email is not highlighted when clicked!

haroon


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Message Posted:
08/02/2009 15:24

Fred, I don't know why it isn't visible to you. I will write it my ''Space'' section for some time. Please note it. Thank you.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 18:35

hi i hae checked for you today and you are in fact quite right. the only advice i was given fot you ispleas check your course as you qualification may not be valid outside the trnc. I am so sory to have misled you with prev post but as you are not going to work here it wont affect you. good luck and pick wisely xxx

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 18:57

Lilli, thank you very much.



By the way, may I ask you people a question? Are you, Lilli and Fred, Turkish? Your forums names sound as if you are English.



Once again, thanks for the suggestions.

BigBen


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 150

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 19:07

Haroon,

If you book a return ticket and pre book your hotel accomodation, you will not have any problem coming as a turist.

You can email Apex Tour to book your accomodation.

If you decide to study at one of the local Unis. no problem, you will need to pay the fee and show immigration ability to maintain yourself without working, than you get student visa. good luck

BigBen


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 150

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 19:10

Haroon,

Apex Tours details

Tel: 0392 228 4059 Fax: 0392 228 9325

email: apextour@hotmail.com

haroon


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 21:35

BigBen, thank you very much. You people are so nice. I wish you all good health.