Turkey
All Visa Pathways(52 visas)
Turkey1(d) — Business Meeting/Commerce Visa (İş Görüşmesi/Ticaret Vizesi)
Short-stay visa for attending business meetings, establishing commercial connections, or conducting trade activities in Turkey.
Turkey1(e) — Conference/Seminar/Meeting Visa (Konferans/Seminer Vizesi)
Short-stay visa for attending conferences, seminars, academic meetings, or professional gatherings in Turkey.
Turkey1(f) — Festival/Fair/Exhibition Visa (Festival/Fuar/Sergi Vizesi)
Short-stay visa for participating in or attending festivals, trade fairs, and exhibitions in Turkey.
Turkey1(h) — Cultural/Artistic Activity Visa (Kültürel/Sanatsal Faaliyet Vizesi)
Short-stay visa for participating in cultural events, artistic performances, or creative activities in Turkey.
Turkey1(i) — Official Visit Visa (Resmi Ziyaret Vizesi)
For foreign nationals traveling to Turkey on official duty on behalf of their government or an international organization.
Turkey1(j) — Visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Visa
For foreign nationals traveling to the TRNC via Turkey.
Turkey2(b) — Courier Visa (Kurye Vizesi)
Issued to diplomatic couriers transporting official documents or diplomatic pouches.
Turkey3(e) — Course Purpose Visa (Kurs Amaçlı Vize)
For foreigners attending specific training or educational courses (e.g., language courses) not covered by standard student visas.
Turkey3(g) — Education in TRNC Visa
This visa is required for foreign nationals who must transit through Turkey to reach the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for education purposes.
Turkey4(f) — Assigned Journalists Visa
This visa is for foreign media personnel assigned to work in Turkey.
Turkey5(e) — Accompaniment Purpose Visa
This visa is for individuals accompanying someone traveling to Turkey for medical treatment or other authorized purposes.
TurkeyArchaeological Excavation/Exploration Visa (Arkeolojik Kazı Vizesi)
Visa for foreign archaeologists and researchers participating in approved archaeological excavation or scientific exploration projects in Turkey.
TurkeyCitizenship by Investment - Private Pension (Vatandaşlık - Bireysel Emeklilik)
Turkish citizenship via a USD 500,000 contribution to an approved private pension fund (BES) held for at least three years.
TurkeyCitizenship by Investment - Real Estate (Vatandaşlık - Gayrimenkul Yatırımı)
Direct path to Turkish citizenship through purchase of real estate worth at least $400,000 with a 3-year holding requirement.
TurkeyConditional Refugee Status (Şartlı Mülteci Statüsü)
Protection status for non-European asylum seekers with well-founded persecution fears, allowing temporary residence until resettlement to a third country.
TurkeyConvention Refugee Status (Mülteci Statüsü)
Full refugee status granted to European-origin applicants under Turkey's geographical limitation to the 1951 Geneva Convention, with indefinite stay rights.
TurkeyDigital Nomad Visa (Dijital Göçebe Vizesi)
One-year remote-work visa for nationals of 37 qualifying countries earning at least USD 3,000/month from non-Turkish employers, aged 21-55 with a degree.
TurkeyDiplomatic Visa (Diplomatik Vize)
Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports assigned to diplomatic or consular missions or international organizations in Turkey.
TurkeyDocumentary/Filming Visa (Belgesel/Film Çekim Vizesi)
Visa for foreign film crews, documentary makers, and media production teams conducting authorized filming and production work in Turkey.
TurkeyERASMUS/AIESEC Exchange Visa (ERASMUS/AIESEC Değişim Vizesi)
Visa for participants in ERASMUS, AIESEC, or other recognized international student and trainee exchange programs in Turkey.
TurkeyElectronic Visa (e-Visa)
Online-issued short-stay visa for tourists and business travelers from participating nationalities, granting 30 or 90 days within a 180-day period in Türkiye.
TurkeyExceptional Work Permit (İstisnai Çalışma İzni)
Special work permit for foreigners in specific categories including company shareholders, Turkish university graduates, EU citizens, and spouses of Turkish citizens.
TurkeyFamily Residence Permit (Aile İkamet İzni)
Residence permit for spouses, minor children, and dependent adult children of Turkish citizens or foreigners holding valid residence permits, granted for up to three years.
TurkeyFreight/Transport Visa (Navlun Vizesi)
Visa for foreign truck drivers and transport crew engaged in international freight and cargo operations through Turkish territory.
TurkeyHuman Trafficking Victim Residence Permit (İnsan Ticareti Mağduru İkamet İzni)
Protective residence permit for confirmed or suspected victims of human trafficking, initially 30 days and renewable for 6-month periods up to 3 years total.
TurkeyHumanitarian Residence Permit (İnsani İkamet İzni)
Residence permit granted in exceptional circumstances involving child welfare, removal impossibility, or emergency situations where no other permit type applies.
TurkeyIndependent Work Permit (Bağımsız Çalışma İzni)
Work permit for self-employed foreigners, entrepreneurs, and company partners allowing work on their own behalf based on education, experience, and economic contribution.
TurkeyInternship Visa (Staj Vizesi)
Visa for foreign nationals undertaking internships or practical training placements at Turkish organizations.
TurkeyLong-Term Residence Permit (Uzun Dönem İkamet İzni)
Indefinite residence permit for foreigners who have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years on valid permits, granting rights similar to Turkish citizens.
TurkeyMedical Treatment Visa (Tedavi Vizesi)
Visa for foreigners seeking medical or dental treatment at Turkish hospitals and clinics, covering the duration of the treatment plan.
TurkeyMontage & Installation Workers Visa (Montaj ve Tamir Vizesi)
Short-term work visa for foreign technicians entering Turkey for equipment installation, assembly, maintenance, or repair work.
TurkeyOfficial/Service Visa (Hizmet Vizesi)
Visa issued to holders of service or official passports traveling to Turkey on government duty or official business.
TurkeyPermanent Work Permit (Süresiz Çalışma İzni)
Indefinite work authorization for foreigners who have held a legal work permit or long-term residence permit for at least eight continuous years.
TurkeyReligious/Cultural Institution Staff Exemption (Dini Kurum Personeli Muafiyeti)
Work permit exemption for staff of foreign religious institutions, cultural foundations, and affiliated educational establishments operating in Turkey.
TurkeySeafarer Visa (Denizci Vizesi)
Visa for foreign seafarers and maritime crew members joining or departing vessels at Turkish ports.
TurkeySeasonal Agricultural Work Exemption (Mevsimlik Tarım Çalışma Muafiyeti)
Work permit exemption for foreign workers in seasonal agriculture and animal husbandry, valid for a maximum of six months.
TurkeyShort-Term Residence Permit - Business/Trade (Ticari İkamet İzni)
Residence permit for foreigners establishing business connections or conducting commercial activities requiring stays longer than 90 days.
TurkeyShort-Term Residence Permit - Property Ownership (Taşınmaz Sahibi İkamet İzni)
Residence permit for foreigners who own residential property in Turkey, granted for up to 2 years per term and renewable while ownership is maintained.
TurkeyShort-Term Residence Permit - Scientific Research (Bilimsel Araştırma İkamet İzni)
Residence permit for foreign researchers and scientists conducting approved research programs at Turkish institutions.
TurkeyShort-Term Residence Permit - Tourism (Kısa Dönem İkamet İzni - Turizm)
Residence permit for stays exceeding 90 days for tourism purposes, granted for up to two years with renewal, requiring health insurance and proof of funds.
TurkeySportive Activity Visa (Sportif Faaliyet Vizesi)
Short-stay visa for athletes and sports professionals participating in competitions, training camps, or sporting events in Turkey.
TurkeyStudent Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni)
Residence permit for enrolled students at Turkish educational institutions, valid for the duration of studies with health insurance waiver if registered for social security.
TurkeyStudent/Education Visa (Öğrenci Vizesi)
Visa for foreign nationals accepted to study at Turkish educational institutions at any level from primary to postgraduate.
TurkeySubsidiary Protection Status (İkincil Koruma Statüsü)
Protection for non-European nationals who do not qualify as conditional refugees but face serious harm if returned, including death penalty, torture, or armed conflict.
TurkeyTemporary Protection Status (Geçici Koruma Statüsü)
Mass displacement protection primarily for Syrian nationals, providing access to healthcare, education, and social services without individual status determination.
TurkeyTemporary Work Permit (Süreli Çalışma İzni)
Employer-sponsored fixed-term work permit for employment at a specific workplace, initially granted for up to one year with renewable extensions up to three years.
TurkeyTour Operator Representative Visa (Tur Operatörü Temsilcisi Vizesi)
Visa for foreign tour operator representatives stationed in Turkey to coordinate tourism operations and guide groups.
TurkeyTourist Sticker Visa (Turistik Çıkartma Vize)
Consulate-issued sticker visa for tourism for nationals not qualifying for e-visa, allowing short stays up to 90 days.
TurkeyTourist e-Visa (Turistik e-Vize)
Electronic visa for short-stay tourism allowing up to 90 days within a 180-day period, available to nationals of qualifying countries.
TurkeyTransit Visa (Transit Vize)
Single or double transit visa for passengers passing through Turkish territory or airports en route to another destination.
TurkeyTurkish Language Course Visa (Türkçe Dil Kursu Vizesi)
Visa for foreigners enrolling in Turkish language courses or training programs at certified institutions.
TurkeyTurquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart)
Premium indefinite work and residence permit for highly qualified foreigners providing strategic value in science, technology, economics, sports, or culture.