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Information von "Yachtworks"-Turgutreis / Bodrum, Turkiye- Tel: +90 (252) 382 4445 Fax: +90 (252) 382 7074 Email : info (ätt) yachtworks.info Web : http://www.yachtworks.info As of 14.7.2010 a number of foreign nationals are subjected to the "90 days in 180 days" rule when staying in Turkey on a tourist visa. This means that once a foreigner has spent 90 days in Turkey, this person has to spend at least further 90 days outside Turkey before being eligible to stay in Turkey another 90 days on tourist documents. As understood by power of instructions B.05.1EGM0.13.05.02-vize-5-23281139046 of the General Directorate of Police instructed to all border posts by 14.7.2010, this regulation is valid for those foreigners who have entered/ will enter Turkey following that date. The instructions explain: "harmonization with European Union legislation and prevention of immigration". Among others, nationals of Ukraine, USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Rep. of S. Africa, Holland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Canada, Norway, Polen, Portugal, the Russian Federation are subjected to this rule now. The rule comes as some surprise, in particular as short term visas appear on the verge of mutual suspension, for instance with the Russian Federation. While most tourist will not feel this change in the least, it will affect some blue water cruisers and some vessel crew, who choose/ need to stay in Turkey extensively. With the efficient computerization of the police, overstaying will almost certainly be subjected to fines, increasing sensitively with repeated offence. Owners and crew of yachts berthed in Turkey are generally eligible for a residence permit. One agency consulted quoted about USD 200 servicing charge for obtaining a permit. The full list of nationals subjected to this particular regime is:
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