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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Cookbook
QUOTE (sus @ Sep 29 2008, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I missed that - Sounds like dukunu then -

http://www.belizeans...ead.php?t=21213



Yeah! I think it was that! Thanx. Got a recipe? whistling.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-09-29 16:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Cookbook
QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 29 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One of these, maybe?

Panades are corn turnovers stuffed with meat, beans, or fish, deep fried and garnished with cabbage. Garnaches are fried corn tortillas, like nacho chips but round and the size of small pancakes, with beans, cabbage, and cheese piled up on them. Another favorite is salbutes, flat, round circles of fried corn masa (the dough used to make corn tortilla) with stacks of stewed chicken and cabbage with tomatoes and cilantro on top. You can also ask for them with beans.


No, it wasn't any of those. You know Hormel beef tamales? It was the size and shape of one of those only it didn't have any kind of filling inside. It was just made completely out of that outer portion stuff.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-09-29 13:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Cookbook
Anyone here from Belize? I went on a trip there once and there was something delicious that was kind of like a solid corn tamale. Does anyone know what it's called and how to make it?
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-09-29 09:43:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Online shop to get German/ Swiss goodies?
Just found this link:

Click Me!

What I miss the most about Germany are the fabulous bakeries, the x-mas markets and the beer!
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-10 00:38:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Online shop to get German/ Swiss goodies?
Is there a Walgreens near where you live? The Walgreens where I live sells Lindt Swiss chocolates. I love the Lindor dark chocolate they make. yummy
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-10 00:26:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
I looked at these wedding planner sites but they seemed expensive. Maybe it's cheaper to just go to their office on arrival. I'm waiting for two of them to email me back to see if they can handle just the paperwork and interpreter alone. I emailed one last week but they still haven't responded so I emailed a different one. Hopefully they will get back to me. Otherwise, I might look up marriage lawyers to see if they could do the paperwork. Once it's over and done with I'll report back on the costs, difficulties or ease of it all.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-12-08 04:11:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
QUOTE (miamiwife @ Dec 4 2008, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know about Iran, but American consulates are in Istanbul and Izmir or the embassy in Ankara. As far as scenic, Ankara is not that nor is it very affordable and it is pretty darn cold if you are getting married in the Winter. Have you checked on the Internet yet for packages? Go with the packages, do yourself a favor with all the planning!



Do you think in my situation it's cost effective to get a package?

My fiance and I are basically just eloping. We don't have the money for the rings and a dress yet, let alone a wedding party. We're just going there to take care of the official civil ceremony, spend some time in a cheap hotel along with 2 of his relatives, go to the beach while we wait on the paperwork and that's it. Later, when we have the money we'll get the rings and I'll get a simple but formal dress (that I could wear more than once) for a reception with his family in Iran. Then we'll have a reception for my family in a year when we arrive in the states. There's not much point in buying a package that includes a big reception when it will only be 4 of us and the hotel staff. blush.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-12-05 05:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
where else in Turkey would be cheaper to marry than Istanbul? Preferably a scenic city with both an American and Iranian consulate.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-12-02 14:16:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
Thanks Ferno, I guess we'll just marry in Istanbul then if it's cheaper.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-29 01:20:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
You can have a civil ceremony on the beach? That would be so romantic. I'll definitely look up packages to Turkish Cyprus. I'll just wear a nice dress rather than a wedding gown that can only be worn once. We won't be having a reception. So which days are the cheapest to marry on? I'm so excited now, the package deal sounds so much easier. Visiting castles and the beach sounds great too! Thanks guys.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-16 10:08:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
Thanks all.

Beejay, is Cyprus more expensive than Istanbul or about the same? I will have to look for pictures to see if it's just as scenic and exciting as Istanbul. Also I have to find out how easy it is for Iranians to get a visa for Cyprus, if necessary. Maybe they wouldn't need one for the Turkish side? The wedding package deal sounds like exactly what we need.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-12 06:33:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
Thanks for the reply. smile.gif

Strange they test for sickle cell anemia. To get a work/residency permit in the UAE they test you for TB and HIV.

Exactly how much does the notary cost?

The civil ceremony is why we want to get married in Turkey. Do people usually wear a formal wedding gown just to go before a justice of the peace? Just curious. I'm just going to buy a very simple and affordable dress here in Dubai to wear for the ceremony. I'll be buying the rings here too since it's so much cheaper than in the states.

Edited by Hoomsfuturewife, 11 November 2008 - 12:34 AM.

Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-11 00:33:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Getting married in Istanbul...
Thought maybe there might be someone out there that can give me advice on the procedure for getting married in a civil ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
Have any of you gotten married in Turkey? How did things work out? How long did the paperwork take?


Our Info.:

I'm the citizen, he's Iranian, but we live in the UAE. Due to the religious regulations in Dubai we can't get married here. I wanted to get married in Thailand anyway. However, it would be easier for his family to attend the ceremony if we do it in Istanbul. So sometime in the next 6-8 months we plan on marrying/honeymooning in Istanbul. We'll stay 2 weeks. Is that enough time to marry and get all the paperwork done, notarized, translated, etc? I'm sure our f
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2008-11-10 11:42:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Married To A German :)
When I lived in Bonn, I took classes at Steinke Institute. It was around 500 euros for a 10 week course that met 3hours a day, 5 days a week. Not too expensive when you think about it.

A good book to help with conjugating verbs is The Big Yellow Book of German Verbs. Verb Conjugation Book
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-05-29 09:42:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
My husband got his permanent resident card but we are still waiting on his SS card. I went to the SS office to ask about it last week and they said they were behind and asked us to wait 2 more weeks. I think I will go again on Monday and just demand that they assign him one on the spot because a month and 2 weeks is much longer than most people have to wait for it.

On another note, just as I expected, our landlord doesn't want to return our 1800 lira deposit from when we rented an apartment in Istanbul and there isn't a whole lot I can do about it from over here. I'd be happy to get back half of that because we really need the money but she said she would only be willing to return 300 lira max.! What a thieving ######! :ranting:
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-03-21 08:01:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

Hello from Istanbul :D

Just got in a few hours ago and waiting for Fuat to get off work. I can't believe our interview is actually in four days! We'll leave for Ankara on Sunday, and will sight see in the city the day before the interview.. then head back here, on Tuesday, right after the interview. I hope the interview goes well.. otherwise, it's going to be one heck of a long, depressing bus ride back to Istanbul.... but I am keeping my hopes up we won't end up in AP ( though that seems to be the trend lately).

I'll be sure to post on Tuesday and let you know what happened!



Good luck! Have fun while you're in Turkey. There are so many extra things I wish I'd picked up as souvenirs before I left. So make sure you find time for shopping. When we went to Ankara from Istanbul we took the 2-person overnight train. I highly recommend it. It is so much better than a bus or even the speed train. You get a little compartment with 2 bunk beds, a sink, a mini-fridge, coat-hooks, a shelf and a cabinet to store your things but most importantly you get PRIVACY! Taking the speed train in worst class (yes, there is a class lower than economy class on Turkish trains :P ) back to Istanbul the first time after we got put on AP was just awful for me. I wanted to cry the whole way but there were people all around. (I was thinking at the time that AP for us meant another 6 months to a year.)

But alas the AP was only a month and a half so we are now home after having a nice little layover in NY where we got to go to the 'Top of the Rock' where you can see the whole NY skyline, then wandered around Times Square and Central Park. We'll see more on a future trip. Now we are still waiting to receive his social security card, etc. Once he has that he can get his driver's license and start applying for jobs. I'm hoping he will be able to find something online in another state (preferably around Denver, Colorado) because there just aren't that many good opportunities for either of us here in the southeast and I don't much care for the climate here either. I know my family will be disappointed if we move to another state because they had been eagerly awaiting our arrival for so long and they think my husband is the nicest guy. But you have to go where the jobs are and they aren't here in the deep south unless you are content to work at a restaurant.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-02-19 08:27:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

Our interview is in 18 days and I'm leaving in 14.. reading a lot of the consulate reviews again and, for some reason, they are giving me small panic attacks tonight. I know there is no reason to panic, but I am sure I am not the only one who has gone through this.

I know they will allow me into the embassy with him, and I have read that some of you were actually asked questions as well, but I guess I am wondering if I will be allowed to stand with him during his interview. When he is called to the window, can I go up with him? Will I be given instructions, beforehand, that I need to sit and wait? Will I walk up to the window with him and they will tell me to go sit down? We are both hoping and praying that I will be allowed to stand there with him for the whole thing.. but there more I am reading in the reviews, the more I think this won't happen.

What should I expect?



Thanks for the info. on NY, Jenn & Nicole.

Jenn- When we had our interview in Dec. we went up to the window together. They asked us who attended our wedding, where we lived, asked what my husband and I do for a living, again asked where we live here, where we'll live in the US...(The CO asked all the questions VERY quickly as if they are trying to put you off balance.) Then they asked me to sit down so they could interview my husband alone. They again asked him what he did for a living and where we lived, asked what my father's name is and if I had any siblings, a few questions about me and told him some additional processing would be needed. My husband asked when he would get the visa and the CO told him a month, maybe two. I guess they know exactly how long the additional processing will take because we did get the visa about a month and a half later. Just know your stuff and be prepared to answer all the questions at a mile a minute. Good luck.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-02-04 23:33:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

Sounds great!! If you want to see the statue of liberty, it's a good idea to book ferry tickets ahead of time as it actually sells out....here's a link if you're interested. It gives ferry departure times, directions, and you can buy tickets online....http://www.statuecruises.com Keep in mind it's going to be Verrrry cold on that ferry in February!!! It takes time too....it might be the only thing you have time to do if you need to head back to the hotel by 11.

Have a safe flight home & a great time in NYC!! :)

Tanya



Oh, wow. I'll have to see what is more important for him to see then and let him decide if he'd rather just see it from shore at a distance before going to see other things maybe on one of those bus tours. Can you still go to the top of the statue and see the city skyline? I'd kind of like that to be the first thing he sees in the US. But if he'd rather hop on a bus to tour the city a bit we'll do that. I know the bus tours are expensive tourist traps but we don't know the city and have a limited amount of time and wouldn't want to waste any time trying to decipher which subway will take us to which pt. of interest. If we were staying a few days we would definitely use the public transport but for just a morning we might just fork over the cash for the tour if that's what he prefers. We will always have the option to take a vacation there some other time to see whatever we miss.

Thanks for the info. :thumbs:
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-02-03 23:56:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
I've booked everything. B-) I picked a flight with a 20hr. layover in NY and booked a cheap hotel near the airport and a subway stop. Since we will probably arrive at our hotel when it is dark we might just get information on the top things to see and how to get there, starting with the statue of liberty, from the concierge. Then we'll just crash early for the night so we can get up at 6am, load up on the hotel's free breakfast and head out to sight-see until 11. Then we'll return to the hotel so we can freshen up and check out at noon and head back to the airport to catch our connecting flight at 3pm. We are so excited. I'm so glad the first thing he will see in the US is NY instead of my family's boring old small town in the south.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-02-03 02:53:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

I would go for the 20 hour layover and see some of NYC. Just got my ticket to go over for our interview and I have the same 2 hours in between flights when I come back. It will be my first time coming in through JFK and I wonder if it would be enough time for me! I know it's easy enough in D.C. , but I am guessing JFK is going to be a lot busier. If Fuat were coming back with me I don't think I would risk it.

Has anyone heard from Carol? Jacob had his interview 5 days ago and she hasn't posted anything yet. I hope that's not a sign of bad news.



Thanks, Jenn. Good luck on your interview. I think I will book a flight with a 22 hour layover in NY, book a hotel and do some sight-seeing. I want my hubby to see the statue of liberty, the city skyline and maybe central park too.

Anyone here ever been to NY? Is anybody familiar with how safe the area around JFK is? I'll probably book a hotel near to the airport to make it easier. Would it be easy/affordable to get around NY from there using public transport? Thanks.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-02-02 01:20:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Hi all. B) My father in law arrives today. We can't wait. He's such a fun guy. He's in his 60s but acts more like a hippy teenager. He will stay for a full week and then we will all leave next Monday. :luv:

I still haven't decided if I want to brave a 1hr.50 min. layover in NY or book a longer layover. The flight would arrive at 5pm which is the start of the busy time at JFK. Even though there is a better schedule if we make a connecting flight in Amsterdam we're booking the direct flight from IST to JFK because we're worried about the transit visa issue. If I chicken out on the 110 min. layover then I think we will book one of the 20 hour NY layover flights and get a hotel room and see some more of NY than the 12 hour layover would allow.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-31 23:10:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
How long a layover should I allow for at our POE before the connecting flight? Our POE will probably be NY. With the flights I'm looking at there is a 1 hr. 50 min. layover in NY before the next connecting flight. Otherwise, I'd have to choose a 12 hr. layover in NY which is a bit much sense we'll still need to make 2 more stops to arrive home. Should that be enough time for my husband to make it through customs?
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-31 10:39:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

So glad to hear it! When you didn't post anything I was afraid there was going to be bad news. Carol and Jacob had their interview today, so hoping for good news from them too!!

25 more days for us.. and I leave for Istanbul in 20 days.. :)



Good luck to you and everyone else with an upcoming interview. My father in law said he should be here by Monday if not the weekend and then we will have one more week here in Istanbul to visit with him before flying home. My mom still has all the decorations up inside the house and we will open gifts and have turkey, asparagus casserole, sweet potato casserole and dressing with cranberry sauce once we've recovered from the jet-lag. It looks like we will be flying with Delta since they are the cheapest right now. I'm just wondering if my husband will need a transit visa if we have to stop over somewhere in Europe...
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-28 11:31:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Oh, hi Jenn. My computer died so I have to hop on my husband's when I can. UPS delivered the visa packet yesterday. :energy: :joy: :dance:
They didn't really interview us this second time around. We just went in, got a number and went to the window when our number came up. The lady we got didn't say a word. She just motioned for me to hand her the blue slip and my husband's passport that I was holding. She took it, wrote my husband's name and the number 1 on a little card and then she finally spoke and told us to take this card to the UPS desk and pay the fee. So I asked if we were really getting the visa this time and she said it should take 5 working days for it to be sent. So we hopped, skipped and giggled over to the UPS desk to pay the fee. There was an Iranian guy in line ahead of us that asked if he could borrow 2 lira since the shipping cost is 12 lira so I gave it to him without realizing that that left me without exact change. So the UPS worker just told me to pay cash on delivery and handed me the receipt. We tracked the package on the UPS site and were pleasantly surprised to see that it would arrive earlier than expected so we made sure to have our 15 lira and his Turkish residency ID on hand for the UPS man. Since we got the visa I've just been packing, buying souvenirs for my family and checking flights online. The father in law is supposed to come next week to spend a few days and see us off. Now all that is left to do is get the deposit on our flat back from the landlord. We're so excited. It will be a huge relief once we make it through the POE. :goofy:
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-28 08:04:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

GREAT NEWS!!!! Hope it all goes well and you will have the visa soon! INSALLAH

Thanks! More great news: It snowed in Istanbul all day yesterday. Hubster and I went out to throw snowballs at each other. This morning the snow is still covering the sidewalks, roofs and cars. The weather forecast says it should snow today and tomorrow too. Also, the father in law promises to come visit as soon as we get back from Ankara so he can see his son off to America. Just wish hubby could see his brother and sister again but his brother is still fulfilling his military service and so can not leave the country and his sister is studying in Paris. Hopefully, it won't take us long to find jobs in the states so we can start saving for a trip to visit his sister in Paris and cousin in the south of France. I don't think he's been able to see his sister in 2 years. I'd love for us to be able to go to Iran too to meet the rest of his extended family that hasn't had a chance to visit us in Turkey but unfortunately it is too dangerous right now with all that is going on there.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-24 00:12:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Oooh. Our case number appeared on the embassy website yesterday! We will be taking the overnight train on Sunday so we can show up at the embassy on Monday. They better be giving us the visa this time. My family still has the christmas decorations up so we can celebrate as soon as we arrive. :dance: :goofy: :energy: :dance:
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-23 00:30:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

Freaking NVC reps keeps saying Ankara is backlogged and they cannot give me an interview date, they dont know when. It is just BS. I asked to talk with a supervisor, they say there is no supervisor in the facility? I wonder if it is true?



Sorry. Even if you were able to get an interview date soon you might still have to wait a while after the interview because Ankara seems to be doling out AP a lot more lately.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-13 02:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish

hoping for a better economy in 2010!! :star:



Yeah, let's all hope. I'm wondering how the two of us will fare in the job search...whenever the consulate let's us loose, that is. I hope we won't have to miss too many more holidays with my family. My mom is still threatening to leave the Christmas tree and decorations up through February if need be. Let's hope we don't end up celebrating christmas in July. :blush:

Hope everyone had a nice New Year's celebration.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2010-01-02 02:20:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
QUOTE (awaterlily @ Dec 24 2009, 03:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm so sorry to hear of the delay. It is typical for Iranians to go thru AP. I don't know why immigration does things this way. One would think they would do all the add'l security clearances before the interview/interview date. Anway - hope things go quickly. Chin up, GL and please do KUP!

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Thanks. At least the two of us are together even if we will miss the holidays with my family. I'm just on pins and needles hoping it doesn't take too long because now the landlord wants to sell the place we've been renting. So come Jan. 19th we might have to move if they've sold the place. I'm afraid it will delay our process for even longer if we have to submit a change of address. I've heard of some people doing that and then they still send the visa to the old address. wacko.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-23 23:44:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
So what is everyone that can't be with their family for the holidays going to do on Christmas? I'll chat with my family on webcam to cheer them up. My mom says she'll keep the tree and decorations up til February if she has to so we can celebrate Christmas whenever we do arrive. They're even keeping some turkey, sweet potato casserole and asparagus casserole in the freezer to make for us so we won't miss out on the traditional meal. My husband plans on making me my favorite Persian dish, Fesenjun, with turkey instead of the usual chicken Christmas Day. Then I'll treat him to the movie, 'Avatar', since he wants to see it. The next day is our 1 year anniversary so we will eat out. We will probably go to the Ikea restaurant and share a plate of Norwegian salmon and Swedish meatballs with potatoes, etc. I used to live in Norway so I miss some of the foods from there and he's acquired a taste for it too. And of course there will be lots and lots of pistachio baklava. Yum.

Edited by Der Bücherwurm, 20 December 2009 - 09:52 AM.

Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-20 09:51:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Awww, so sweet about the butterfly.

Hopefully, none of you will get AP or that the AP will be short. Maybe Santa will be dropping lumps of coal in certain CO's stockings this year. dry.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-17 09:59:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
QUOTE (Gil + Pel @ Dec 13 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck Der Bücherwurm ! I wish you a quick and easy interview ! hopefully you won't have to through AP !



Thanks. Unfortunately we were put on AP. They were in an APish kind of mood this morning. There were loads of Iranians in line ahead of us and all of them either got AP, an RFE or denied altogether. My mother is crushed. She was hoping we might be able to make it home for the holidays. I hope it won't be a long AP. sad.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-15 17:54:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
I'm so nervous/excited. We will be taking an overnight train to Ankara tonight so we can have a full day to explore Ankara tomorrow. Then our interview is bright and early on Tuesday. I so hope it goes well and the AP is short.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-13 05:01:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
You can cut & paste Turkish characters from here.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-09 07:17:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Congrats to all those that have been approved and good luck to the rest of us. dancin5hr.gif energy.gif kicking.gif
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-12-02 05:57:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
QUOTE (Jenn and Fuat @ Nov 26 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for the link! I'm in Hong Kong right now.. it's almost 12:30am and can't sleep ( Slept too much on the plane).. thought I would check UPS again and ups.com shows nothing.. Then I came here, found your link.. AND.. it was delivered on 11/19.. just like the guy told Fuat it was.

Erika, when I read your post I was ready to just scream thinking the guy that picked it up from Fuat's store never shipped it.. but it's there smile.gif

Maybe now I can sleep.. and stop stressing.. OH, until I find something else to stress over smile.gif

Happy Thanksgiving everyone



I knew to include that link because I had the same problem. biggrin.gif There's two different places on ups.com to try and track a package but only the above one works for packages being delivered in Turkey.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-11-26 12:44:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Well, we got the Medical over and done with this morning so we have that to be thankful for. Plus it didn't cost as much as I was afraid it would. They only maid my husband get the tetanus and MMR shot so it just cost us 306 TL. Afterward we stopped at a cafeteria style Turkish restaurant and they had turkey so we even got to have some turkey for Thanksgiving.
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-11-26 09:00:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Ok, so I know the American Hospital in Istanbul is located at Güzelbahçe Sokak, No: 20 Ni?anta??. The question is, how do I get there by bus or train? Anyone know?
Der BücherwurmFemaleIran2009-11-25 14:10:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTourist visas for Russians

If he's never had issues like a visa overstay in the US, then it sounds like he's got a pretty good chance of getting a tourist visa. At this point the only way to know for sure is for him to apply and attend the interview. He basically needs to convince the consulate that he's got ties in Switzerland that would keep him from overstaying illegally. Sounds like he meets that criteria.

Thanks for the help!
DeeBeeMale02010-01-13 14:04:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTourist visas for Russians

Is he a Russian citizen or a Swiss citizen (or both)? How old is he? Does he own property and have a full-time job? What about family?

Russian citizen, Swiss resident. 27 years old, family owns a real estate business that he works for full time (with mom, dad, sister). Went to school in Switzerland... No military experience... Fairly wealthy...
DeeBeeMale02010-01-13 13:54:00