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Laura777



Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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Location: Istanbul Turkey
PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:33 pm    Post subject: Moving to Istanbul Reply with quote
Hi All - New here to this forum!

I am moving to Istanbul in July, taking a TEFL course there, and afterwards plan to stay and work.

I have traveled to Turkey several times in the past few years, and have decided to stop life as I know it, and start anew... in Turkey.

I am suffering Wink from severe burnout here in the states, in my current line of work.

I taught English in Japan back in the late 80-90's. So, I have a bit of experience, things change but not that much!!

Anyway, my question is - I have heard from different sources conflicting information about getting my work visa in Turkey.

Do I need to leave Istanbul to get my work visa, or have the current laws in Turkey changed? - can I stay while my paper work is processed in Ankara? - One source told me this...
I read elsewhere, that I must leave the country after I get my paperwork for the work visa, etc. As was the procedure in Japan as well... And wait while the workvisa is processed... then return to Turkey to start work.

Or?? I also understand from reading a few posts here, that the documentation takes a bit of time. Making my flight arrangements now, and wonder should I get a flight to Greece, in about 2.5 months, then do the document work there? Or will I be trapped in Greece?!!

Any suggestions? Thoughts?
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Laura777



Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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Location: Istanbul Turkey
PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Come on don't be shy!!! Give me details! Cool

Selamlar
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dmb



Joined: 12 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
When last in turkey you had to go back to your country of Origin. But, I think it was Yaramaz said that the laws were currently changing. I don't know if I said but I'll be in Turkey in a couple of days and after sorting out a job I'm assuming that I'll need to go back to the Uk to get legal. But as I haven't been back to the UK since last year it doesn't bother me.
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Laura777



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Location: Istanbul Turkey
PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tessekurler dmb...

That would mean I must return to the US to get my documentation. I had hoped to process paperwork in Europe. But that doesn't look possible. Unless I go to Poland for a few weeks?? Hmmm. That may work, I do have friends in Lodz and Warszawa.
Trying to save $$ !!!

I had noted that you said you were going back to Turkey in a few days... I just returned (well in February I was there) for a few weeks. And if you are like me, then well, the charm and the beauty are still there!!

I love Turkiye too...

selamlar Smile

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dmb



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laura, just out of interest are you doing your TEfl course with the british Council or ITI?
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Laura777



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They offer the TEFL, or CTEFL. I had thought to do the course work here where I live. But the costs are prohibitive...

Easier to go there. And much more to my liking!! Very Happy

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dmb



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have to admit I haven't heard of vialingua. Does anyone know about them? Anyway I hope it all goes well.
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Laura777



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Location: Istanbul Turkey
PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks and best of luck to you too!!

The school is noted here on this site! Wink
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Laura777



Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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Location: Istanbul Turkey
PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, it is as I thought. I was misinformed!!! So roundtrip tickets it is! And I guess a pleasant autumn will be spent waiting for documentation to be processed... In Ohio, as I am a California girl, this is a change!!

selamlar. iyi haberler.
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scot47



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 5:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you have to leave, think about Bulgaria. Cheaper than Greece - and nicer according to this Bulgarophile.

There are Turkish consulates in Plovdiv and Burgas as well as the Embassy in Sofia.

The train with sleeper leaves Sirkeci Railway Station daily at 23.00 hours.
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