All 5 players on the right side of this photo are going to Istanbul, Turkey to represent Palau in the 2012 World Chess Olympiad from Aug. 27-Sept. 10. From right, Menandro Manuel (Board 4), Tito Cabunangan (Board 2), Bernardo Garcia, standing, (Board 3), Roberto Hernandez (Board 1) and Mohammad Manik Hossain (Reserve) (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
GETTING A TURKISH VISA
MENANDRO MANUEL'S wife Elizabeth has acquired some information on how to get Turkish visa for Palau Chess team to 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey. In her letter to the Embassy of Turkey in Manila, the following is the response from Ms. Gladys Ortega:“Dear Ms. Beth, With regards to your inquiry for the filing of visa for Palau Nationals, they can apply here at the embassy and you can be their representative. I have attached a copy of the list of requirements and application form for your perusal. Visa fee for Palau National is Php 2,700.00
Best regards, Gladys Ortega, Embassy of the Republic of Turkey 2268 Paraiso Street, Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel. No.: +632 843 9705 / 07 Fax No.: 632 843 9702 Website: www.mfa.gov.tr email address: turkembm@info.com.ph
The TOURIST/BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS (6II, 1a) are:
1. Duly completed Application Form with (1) Passport size picture.
2. Original Passport – valid for 6 months prior to departure and photocopy of the first 2 pages of the passport (kindly attach old passport)
3. Certificate of Employment including applicant’s position, working record and monthly/annual income.
4. Individual Latest Income Tax Return
5. Company Latest Income Tax Return if travel is company’s expense.
6. FOR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN –Company Business Registration such as SEC and DTI
7. Original Bank Deposit Certificate addressed to the Embassy and Passbook;
8. If Invited by:
8.1. Government or Private Sector and International Companies or Institutions holding office in Turkey – Original Invitation Letter addressed to the Embassy.
8.2. Turkish National – Original Invitation Letter should be notarized in Turkey, Affidavit of support and pertinent credentials of the invitee together with the Turkish I. D’s and other supporting documents.
9. Confirmed Hotel Accommodation Booking
10. Roundtrip Electronic/Airline Ticket
IMPORTANT:
*ALL INVITATION LETTERS WILL BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT AND SHOULD BE FAXED TO THE EMBASSY PRIOR TO APPLICATION (FAX NO.: +632 843 9702).
INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
ORIGINALS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE SAME MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE EMBASSY.
VISA FEE
Single Entry (6/II/1a) Php 2,700.00
Multiple entry (6/II/1b) Php 9,000.00
*Payments shall be made upon application
*Please prepare the exact amount
*Filing of Application:
Monday to Friday EXCEPT Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:00 nn
*Processing time is within ten (10) working days from the receipt of application.
In the VISA APPLICATION FORM, 39 questions must be filled up: 1. Family name (as in passport) 2. Maiden name 3. First name(s) (as in passport) 4. Date of birth (year-month-day) 5. ID-number (optional) 6. Sex Male Female 7. Place of birth City Country 8. Marital status Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed Other 9. Current citizenship 10. Citizenship at birth 11. Father’s full name 12. Mother’s full name 13. Type of passport Ordinary Passport Diplomatic Passport Service Passport Travel Document (1951 Convention) Alien’s Passport Seaman’s Passport Other (please specify) 14. Passport number 15. Issue and expiry date 16. Place of issue 17. If you are resident in a country other than your country of origin, have you permission to return to that country? No Yes, (number and validity) 18. Present occupation and profession 19. Present work address Telephone/Fax number E-mail address 20. Applicant’s home address Telephone number E-mail address 21. Type of visa Transit Short stay Long stay 22. Number of entries requested Single Entry Multiple entry 23. Duration of stay – Visa is requested for: …………. days 24. Have you ever been refused a visa for Turkey? No Yes –When…. Where…. 25. Have you ever been deported from or required to leave Turkey No Yes-When…. Where…. 26. In case of transit, have you an entry permit for the final country of destination? No Yes, valid until: Issuing authority: … 27. Purpose of trip Official Tourism Business Cultural/Sports Private visit (family or friends) Medical reasons Other (please specify)…. 28. Date of arrival 29. Date of departure 30. Port of first entry or transit 31. Means of transport route 32.Who is paying for your trip and costs of living during your stay in Turkey? Myself Host person(s) Host company (State who and how and please submit corresponding documentation)….. 33. Name of host or company in Turkey and contact person in host company. If not applicable, give name of hotel or temporary address in Turkey. Address Telephone/Fax Number E-mail address 34. Means of support during your stay Cash Traveller’s Cheque Credit Cards Accommodation Other Travel and/or health insurance, (optional) Valid until…..35/ Spouse’s Family name Maiden name First name Nationality Date of birth Place of birth 36. Children (Application must be submitted separately for each passport) Family Name First name: Date of birth: 1. 2. 3. 37. I certify that I have read and understood all the questions set forth in this application form and the answers I have furnished on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that possession of a visa does not automatically entitle me to enter the Republic of Turkey upon arrival at a port of entry. If I fail to comply with the relevant provisions of the Turkish passport Law No: 5682 and Law on the Residence and Travel of Aliens in Turkey No: 5683, my entry will be refused and incase of refusal, I will not claim any compensation. 38. Place and date 39. Signature (for minors, signature of custodian/guardian)
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper Pages 12-13
Volume 21 Issue 23 April 23, 2012
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