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For repeat residency.
Two visits to the police station
Two visits to the hospital.
Two visit to the clinic.
All in one morning.
Knackered now.
Then go to lefcosia in 3 weeks.
Talk about a return to the bad old days.

I'm saying nothing.

You just did.

Silence is golden

Is this for under 60s or for oldies like me?

I thought that the new rules for over 60s were still being finalised? Once finalised and out in the public domain there was a comment about 3 months to register and a year to get it completed. I am also sure I read that for over 60s the medical side was not required.....although there was a suggestion that this may mean at some time in the future a cmprehensive health insurance policy may have to be taken out/proven? I also don’t think it was clear if those over 60 had to just register once or if it was an annual process.

Perhaps a search of old posts on this topic may help or maybe a look on the BRS website.

The process outlined by the original poster looks very much like the normal process for residency that is currently operating at present.

That’s my take on it and cannot really get that excited about it. It’s North Cyprus after all.

13roman58 wrote:For repeat residency.
Two visits to the police station
Two visits to the hospital.
Two visit to the clinic.
All in one morning.
Knackered now.
Then go to lefcosia in 3 weeks.
Talk about a return to the bad old days.

You forgot the visit to the bank but I'm intrigued why you had to go to the hospital and clinic twice on the same morning?

PoshinDevon wrote:I thought that the new rules for over 60s were still being finalised? Once finalised and out in the public domain there was a comment about 3 months to register and a year to get it completed. I am also sure I read that for over 60s the medical side was not required.....although there was a suggestion that this may mean at some time in the future a cmprehensive health insurance policy may have to be taken out/proven? I also don’t think it was clear if those over 60 had to just register once or if it was an annual process.

Perhaps a search of old posts on this topic may help or maybe a look on the BRS website.

The process outlined by the original poster looks very much like the normal process for residency that is currently operating at present.

That’s my take on it and cannot really get that excited about it. It’s North Cyprus after all.

I am over 70. My insurer told me that over 70s cannot get health insurance cover when reaching their 71st birthday in the TRNC - you can, apparently, get up until that date. This certainly was my experience and I had cover for seven years previously. How will the TRNC Government deal with that conundrum when demanding expats have, " comprehensive health insurance policy?"

Why don't we come clean and admit they don't really want us here now and are doing all they can to make life difficult? I think we are deluding ourselves despite all the protestations of this and recent Governments that ex-pats are respected and wanted.

Sorry I missed the bank. Clinic second time is 2 days later.
Add that the ticket machine is switched off at police station at 11.15.am

Other than the addition of the new bit of paying at the bank, rather than the hospital, it's the same procedure as it ever has been for under 60's. I don't think that this is a thing against expats, albeit very inconvenient. Suspect it's more to do with getting the cash to the right place, and no chance of it not getting there. A bit like speeding fines used to be able to be paid in cash at any police station, not any more, cards only at sub stations, cash can be paid at the district headquarters.

So this just seems to me to be the normal process when applying for or renewing residency. Albeit with the odd change re making payment or whatever other conundrum is thrown in.

With regards to the supposed new rules for those over 60 and that some sort of registration was required, that were announced a few months ago, it is my understanding they are yet to be finalised and once this is done then we “may” have a better understanding of what is required.

In the meantime relax, sit back and enjoy the end of summer.

Why the rush to get everything done in one day ?

I am going to wait until someone states categorically what I need to do. Until then, rumours abound and I am doing nothing.

PoshinDevon wrote:So this just seems to me to be the normal process when applying for or renewing residency. Albeit with the odd change re making payment or whatever other conundrum is thrown in.

With regards to the supposed new rules for those over 60 and that some sort of registration was required, that were announced a few months ago, it is my understanding they are yet to be finalised and once this is done then we “may” have a better understanding of what is required.

In the meantime relax, sit back and enjoy the end of summer.

Wot he said!

When the three months is up and we either know what is expected of us or don't as they haven't sorted it out still we still have a year to get it done.

Relax.

sophie wrote:Why don't we come clean and admit they don't really want us here now and are doing all they can to make life difficult? I think we are deluding ourselves despite all the protestations of this and recent Governments that ex-pats are respected and wanted.

Maybe it's only certain types of ex-pats they don't want. I don't want them either!

Would you care to elaborate on that, then we all know where we stand?

By Trevor Hughes ….

Temporary Residency…

The new system for Temporary Residence is for all people over 60 years of age, who are not citizens and who come to these shores for long holidays and or to live here, for more than 90 days in any one year. There are no exceptions, other than having a work permit or permanent residency.

The only information emerging to date regarding the new Temporary Residence ruling so far, are:

You have from October this year, until October next year to register into the new system for those expats over the age of 60 years, spending more than 90 days here in any one year. Do not think going over the border and returning will allow you a 90-day extension, it will not. Over the years this unauthorised practice has never been followed up, because the Authorities have been very lax!
The fee to date is 455 TL.
There will be no need to visit the main police station in the major towns in this process.
There will be no need to undergo blood tests, TB testing, or X-rays.
At the moment the registration is for one-year duration, although a two-year period is being considered.
Currently, you can go straight to the Immigration Office in Lefkosa to make your application, taking with you your passport, bank statement and a Muhtar’s letter.
If you are in the TRNC for more than 90 days in any one year, it’s compulsory to comply.
There are more questions arising than answers available, and I think people will leave it to the last minute before complying, which could mean you having to wait your turn in a long queue.

Capital Insurance is giving consideration to make applying for the temporary residence available to Capital Insurance customers, for a small fee. I have spoken to the department initialising the process who will confirm that we are indeed able to provide this service, or not.

This new system will help the Authorities to try and calculate how many foreigners are living here, which will help them when trying to forward plan in what’s needed for the growing infrastructure.

Current Temporary Residence

I confirm for those whose current Temporary Residence expires whilst out of the Country on their anniversary date. They must go to a main police station, armed with their travel documents (as proof) and ask for an official letter confirming your absence. Take with you your passport, and a 20 TL stamp, you can then collect the letter from the station the following Friday. This official document will allow you to leave and re-enter the country without fuss. But you must make your application to renew your Temporary Residence at the Ministry, within two days of re-entry.

Don’t forget to take the letter with you when you are leaving and re-entering the country.

Thanks for the information. Yes there are a few outstanding questions but I am sure all will become clearer in time.

Very helpful

I wonder if Trevor can tell us where the information he has given comes from, please.

Medjoul1 wrote:Would you care to elaborate on that, then we all know where we stand?

You're OK don't worry.

Obvious innit - over 60s

(that’s a sad attempt at humour, for the humour impaired among us)