How long can I stay in Turkey on the normal Visitors visa?
Visitors Visas are valid for 3 months. Can I obtain a Visitors visa for a longer period of time ? Yes, longer term residency visas can be obtained from your local Turkish Embassy prior to travelling to Turkey. They are normally issued for periods of one year. Alternatively you can opt to take a day trip or overnight trip to a Greek Island towards the end of your 3 month period and purchase a new visa valid for 3 months on re-entry to Turkey. Can I get a mortgage in Turkey to finance my purchase ? No, Foreign Nationals are not eligible for mortgage or other financial borrowings. How will I pay for my purchase? Most customer arrange finance in Europe prior to travelling to Turkey or arrange it as soon as they return home. The most popular financing methods in our experience are re-mortgaging existing properties at home, personal savings or personal loans. Do I need to open a bank account in Turkey ? However, most people do open bank accounts so funds can be transferred prior to travellin
