UK - TRNC visas needed for non-EU personnel?

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:10

Now that the ash problem seems to be dissipating, I'd like to ask all the regulars this simple question. My wife, a Chinese national, and I will be flying from Stanstead to Ercan in August.



I believe the plane lands at Istanbul, but you don't get off. Does that mean you don't enter Turkey, and therefore don't need a visa?



Then on landing at Ercan, are there immigration officials there? Do we need a visa for TRNC in this case?



Thanks to those who reply.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:13

Rottolover,



My son is coming in June to Ercan with his fiancee and she holds a Thai passport, we have been told that she just needs a paper visa like the one you get at Ercan there are no problems getting in.



Chris

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:16

You don't need a visa for Turkey unless you exit the airport. At Ercan you can fill in a visa: Name, passport number and nationality. This gives you permission th stay for 90 days. It costs nothing.



Tony

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:20

Thanks, Chris and Tony.



That's exactly what we need to know.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:39

Ian - I have checked with the tourist office.

1] Chinese National

2] Chinese passport

Neither are a problem.



In theory in Istanbul as long as you do not try to go from transit areas Emmy should not have a problem in Turkey (If you are staying on the aircraft her & your documents might be checked while on the ground but that should not prove a problem.)

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:47

how about coming from ghana

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 15:55

Thanks Tom.



Can you remind me of the best date for us to arrive in London? Somewhere around Aug 12 or 13?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 16:18

Msg 6 Kevin, most sorry I don't know and the TRNC tourist office is in a meeting this PM so I can't enquire.