Amnesty: Residence & Work Permits Info

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 12:09

Following representations from the BRS, The Ministry of Interior and Local Administration has announced the amnesty for foreigners who are in an illegal situation with regard to their visitor, employment, residence, and setting up business permits. The Council of Ministers has passed an Order which gives the right to all foreigners in this situation to apply for legalisation of their immigration status until 17 September 2009.



Residence - Those without permits, or with expired permits, must pay a one off fixed fine of TL1190. On payment the applicant must leave the country, return and start the process again. They can expect to be admitted on a 90 day visa and should then apply for temporary residence. The application will not be treated as renewal.

Work permits - Those without permits, on payment of the fine of TL1190, will be allowed to remain and continue working provided they obtain work permits and sign up for social social insurance and provident fund.

windygale37


Joined: 22/08/2009
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 15:38

What permits do i require if I live in the north and work in the south?



Also are the permits both work/residency different for north and south

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 18:16

You can contact the British Residents Society and ask them if they can advise you. There are also Consultants who advertise their services on this site.



Please look at the following website to extract a lot of the information you need: http://www.brstrnc.com

i suspect that you will need a temporary residence permit. I cannot comment on the job permit question as you are not working in the TRNC. I recommend you seek professional advice on that one.