Turkey•Asia1(i) — Official Visit Visa (Resmi Ziyaret Vizesi)
At a Glance
1–4 weeks
Not confirmed
Varies by nationality/reciprocity
varies
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
For foreign nationals traveling to Turkey on official duty on behalf of their government or an international organization.
This visa is designed for foreign nationals conducting official government or international organization business in Turkey. It requires diplomatic or service passport status and formal documentation from the sending entity. It does not grant general work authorization and is strictly tied to the official nature of the visit.
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Official note verbale from sending government or organization
Valid passport
Completed visa application form
Biometric photos
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Official note verbale
Valid passport
Visa application form
Biometric photos
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Expedited processing for officials
- Diplomatic courtesies
Worth Knowing
- Strictly limited to official duty
- Fees vary by reciprocity
- Lack of official diplomatic or service passport
- Not traveling on official government business
Application Process
Initiate via Pre-Application System
Submit note verbale to Turkish mission
Attend appointment if required
Application Forms
| Pre-Application System | Fill online |
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