Work permit question

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
07/01/2011 21:07

Just wondered if anyone knows what happens when you leave a place of work and the work permit is cancelled. I am coming to the end of my employment and so, I assume, will have to apply for residency if I plan to stay... but, what happens when the work permit is cancelled with regard to visa and other arrangements. How will I know when the visa is cancelled? Is there a grace period or something similar?

Can you cross the border and get a temporary visa or do you have to apply for residency (even though i may not be staying for too long)... Have asked so many people and seem to have as many as answers as people I've asked!



Would really appreciate a little help if anyone knows anything?!

Thanks and Happy New Year to everyone on C44!

Spanna. x

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
07/01/2011 21:41

"I assume, will have to apply for residency if I plan to stay" - Correct

"How will I know when the visa is cancelled?" You won't automatically know. You will only know when you try to leave the country and they fine you for not having a valid tourist visa.

"Is there a grace period or something similar? " - No.

"Can you cross the border and get a temporary visa" - Yes, as long as the work permit visa has been cancelled by the Department of Employment AND their computer details are up to date.

The day your Work Permit expires then you need to leave the country and return to recieve your new Tourist Visa, which is also the time you can then apply for your residency instead.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
07/01/2011 23:12

you need to go and get it cancelled and then go through the process of getting temporary residence again inc blood tests etc

fishh


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
08/01/2011 09:54

you must go to the work permit office in lefkosa near onder supermarket and get the cancelled stamp on your work permit asap if you leave it you can be liable for fines and if you cross the boarder and the computer states its cancelled but not stamped in passport you may not be able to cross. so get the stamp asap.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
08/01/2011 09:56

I asked the question of immigration last year. They told me I would have a month's grace before leaving the island.

Whatever you choose to do, Spanna, I would recommend you do it as quick as you can. Everything official seems to work slowly, so any delays from you won't help IMHO

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
08/01/2011 11:35

There is a grace period of 3 weeks before they fine you but best to go asap to the work permit office to find out when it was cancelled etc. If you go over the border and it has not been cancelled but is cancelled the next day the visa is invalid.

sagsy22


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
08/01/2011 16:16

From experience last year. From the day of cancellation you get 30 days to cross the border. You must get your passport stamped cancelled first before you cross.

You can then come in on a temporary visa and apply for residencey within the days given at the border.

This was lFebruary 2010 but might have changed.

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
09/01/2011 22:02

Thanks all... my employment doesn't end until the end of this month/beginning of Feb so from what's been said, I assume there is nothing i can do until then.

All advice greatly appreciated- thanks everyone.

Spanna.

cabbage


Joined: 10/01/2011
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
23/03/2011 13:35

Hi, which onder supermarket? you mean the main one on the way to nicosia old city centre? and theres a pizza place on top?

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
23/03/2011 19:14

Our accountant spoke to the Çalışma Dairesi (who issue the permits) in Lefkoşa earlier this year for permits due to expire. We were told there was a 3 month grace period given to allow you to get the new one issued, though I've also been told that as soon as the process of paperwork has begun and you've been issued with your card to go to get the blood test you are also given another months extension. I don't know if the same would apply if converting from work permit to residence permit.