Martyn

hi

I understand that you need a 3 month visa stamp to get in the country but this year i go on 20th June and 18th september. That means my visa runs out while i'm there in September. Does that mean i need to buy one on the 2nd visit or because its valid when I land it is ok?

merlin

Your visa must be valid for your period of stay Martyn therefore although your entry is valid, your exit is not.

You must buy a new one mate. Dont chance it, the penalties well outweigh the visa cost.

Merv!

Martyn

Thanks Merv

Gail

Yes Merv is absolutely right, our friends got caught just by a couple of days and they were marched up to a little room and treated like murderers, my friend was really upset, she's over it now but she said it was a horrible experience [:0] She laughs about it now but says she wouldn't want to go through it again

Gail

ria

I thought they now gave 15 days grace on visas

maria x

Gail

Maria I don't think so, my friend was a couple of days and that was last year. I wouldn't risk it [:0]

Gail

kadin

Yeah I remember my experience in Gazi Antep that time, when I was marched into a little room by 6 burly portly turks - aww took 6 turks to intimidate this little woman! I won't forget that in a hurry! So I always make sure my visa is valid, if in doubt just pay up it saves you the hassle and the trauma