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if my work permit has come to an end, can someone tell me how long I have got before I need to apply for Residency ??? I have heard its 30 days and 45 days.

Also as I have held my work permit for 3 years, am I due a refund ??

can anyone answer for me please.

thanks in advance.

Hi,

Not sure about residency, but you can claim a refund, check with the 'social sigorta office', it used to be on the street near to Altinbas jewellery shop. Although this entitles you to some degree of insurance, I would ask them how it works. Usually quite helpful people in there. Sorry can't be of further help, perhaps others may have more recent experience of this.

thanks traveller, do you know if I have to leave the country or not ???

When I enquired about the expiry period I was advised you have 90 days to renew it or get residency BUT during the expired time you have to stay put. Since this advice I always go south the night my permit expires and come back just after midnight to ensure I have a 'so called' valid visa which would enable me to leave without a fine immediately. With having an 85 year Father this would be very important

thanks, that's exactly what I was going to do.......but was stopped by being told it was not necessary and I had 30 days. so now am in a quandry, I am 11 days over the work permit expiry so do you think I should go now, or wait till the 30 days is up ??
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all you can do is try,if they wont let you out without a fine you can start residency immediately.so you don't fall foul of the 90 days you can stay in the country