equirements for British Nationals wishing to settle, work or buy property in Turkey travellers to Turkey must carry valid passports. Visas are required and must be obtained from a Turkish embassy if settlement or work is intended (Professional lorry and bus drivers come under this category). Tourists and businessmen on short term visits can obtain visas on arrival at the port of entry. Single entry visas valid for a stay of up to 3 months cost £10 GBP and must be paid for in Bank of England £10 pound notes only. No other forms of payment are accepted and no change is given.

Residence in Turkey
For a stay exceeding 3 (three) months a Residence Permit is necessary: formal application must be made to the police authorities of the providence in which the visitor is living, or to the Aliens Department of the Police in Ankara if the visitor is not going to stay in any particular place in Turkey. British citizens who wish to settle or retire in Turkey must contact the Turkish Embassy in London well before their departure in order to obtain advice about the procedure for obtaining a Residence Permit and for importing their household goods and cars.

Employment in Turkey
A Work Permit is required for employment in Turkey. These permits are issued by the Ministry of the Interior in Ankara. We again strongly advise those wishing to take up employment in Turkey to contact, before travelling, the Turkish Embassy in London and / or their prospective employer in Turkey about the procedures for obtaining a Work Permit.

Investment in Turkey
Relevant information about investment in Turkey (e.g. in the tourism/leisure sector) is held by the Turkey Market Branch of the Department of Trade and Industry at Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street, London, SWI. We advice prospective investors to contact Mr. Paul Griffiths on 071-215-5314. For further information, please read a booklet in English issued by the Undersecretariat of the Treasury and Foreign Trade, General Directorate of Foreign Investments in Ankara. Those whishing to establish a business in Turkey would also be well advised to consult a Turkish lawyer who speaks English.

Purchase of Property in Turkey
British citizens are now allowed to buy property in Turkey, subject to the following conditions:
       1) The property must be paid for in Turkish Lira derived from the sale or transfer of foreign currency to a Turkish bank.
      2) Applications should be made to the District Land Registry office (Tapu Kadastro Mudurlugu).

        We strongly advise, however, that prospective purchasers of property in Turkey should first consult a lawyer specialising in the field.