On the 14th December, Kalkan Turkish Local News brought you an update on the situation, regarding visas and residency costs.

The British Embassy in Turkey has now updated its website, with an article that reports on their progress in negotiations, with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

The link below takes you to the new article, published yesterday. It covers the changing visa system, residency costs, and healthcare issues.  Link to British Embassy website article

Specifically, on the subject of implementing the new visa system, the Embassy website says that, in their negotiations, "the suggestion [from the MFA] was that this was planned to take place by the end of Spring 2011. We asked to be notified 3 months in advance".

Spring officially ends, and summer begins, on June 21st 2011 - the summer solstice.

The article ends with the following comment, "It is clear that the Turkish authorities value the contribution British residents and visitors make to the economy and Turkish national life, and want to tackle problems if they can. We will be following up on the points covered at this meeting".

When there is something significant to report, you will be able to read about it here, on KTLN.

To read again our article from 14th December, click here.