Turkey visa process is a process that foreign nationals who will come to Turkey with the aim of not exceeding 90 days should apply to. Documents to be submitted by the applicant during the applications, fees to be paid, etc. vary according to the nationality of the person. The Turkey visa that can be obtained from the Turkish representative authorities abroad can also be obtained online in the form of electronic visa. The list of countries that are eligible for Turkey e-visa is announced by the authorities of the Republic of Turkey from time to time.

A visa can be defined as a foreigner requesting an entry permit from the authorities of that country before entering the country of travel. However, the fact that a foreigner has a visa does not mean that he can obtain an unconditional entry permit to that country. The security officers at the door entrances can cancel the entry permit to the country if they deem necessary. Turkey visa varies depending on the bilateral visa agreement between Turkey and foreign countries. There are foreign nationals who are granted visa exemption, as well as countries with a visa fee exemption or both visa and fee application. Therefore, a foreign national who wants to visit Turkey must obtain information about the visa regime between their countries and Turkey before they start their visa application process.

The maximum time period that a foreign national that visits Turkey with a Turkey visa and/or under the scope of visa exemption is 90 days. Foreign nationals coming to Turkey with a Turkey visa and/or visa exemption can not remain in the country longer than 90 days. Foreign nationals who want to come to Turkey for a stay that will be longer than 90 days must take appropriate residence permit to do so. Citizens of countries that do not have visa exemptions must pay a visa fee when entering the country or when applying for a visa. Citizens of countries that do not have a visa exemption must pay a visa fee when entering the country or when applying for a visa. You can contact Inforeigner visa consultants before applying to get information about visa fee amounts. With the assistance of Inforeigner visa consultants, all the bureaucratic process with Turkey in the process of visa application procedures are carried out by professional visa consultancy services. The documents requested during the application will vary depending on the purpose of travel, such as touristic or commercial. It is sufficient for the person to submit the documents proving the purpose of travel to the Inforeigner consultant.

Turkey E-visa

E-Turkey visa application is a new implementation that is the technologically improved version of the previous period’s label or stamp that was given at the border crossing in Turkey. With e-visa, the person who will visit Turkey does not have to submit physical documents to the Turkish foreign missions in their countries. The application is made via the Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey through the portal of the Ministry of e-visa. The result of the e-visa application is sent to the e-mail address specified by the person during the application. The Turkish online visa application is preferred in order to reduce the workload of the Turkish foreign missions abroad. The visa sent to the person’s e-mail address as a result of the application must be preserved during the entirety of the trip. It is sufficient to show the print-out of this e-mailed document to the authorized officers at border control check-points. However, it should not be forgotten that the visa does not allow the holder of the visa to enter the country unconditionally. Border security officers may prevent the person from entering the country, if deemed necessary. It should not be forgotten that this is the legal right of border guard officers.

The Turkey e-visa application can be made only for the purposes of touristic, business or visiting purposes. Foreign nationals who want to come to Turkey in order to stay more than 90 days for purposes like work, education, family reunfication, etc., cannot apply for an e-visa. Foreign nationals who will visit Turkey to stay for more than 90 days are required to document their purpose of visit and apply via the Turkish foreign mission in their country. In case there is no Turkish foreign mission in the country where the person is a citizen of, an e-visa cannot be obtained and/or if they cannot benefit from visa exemption, they should apply to the nearest Turkish foreign representative office to which their country of citizenship is accredited.

To apply for an e-visa, a passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. Persons with a travel document instead of a passport, must apply for a visa from the Turkish foreign representative offices, they cannot apply for an e-visa. Those who will come to Turkey for purposes of documentary film-making, research, archaeological excavations and so on and whose duration of stay will not exceed 90 days must apply for a visa from the Turkish foreign representative offices and obtain the necessary permissions for their travel purposes.

E-Visa Application

Turkey E-visa regime began to be implemented in 2013. Applications can be made through the system in Turkish, English, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. Citizens of countries that are not within the scope of visa fee exemption can pay their visa fees with payment instruments such as visa or mastercard during the application. For applications made through Inforeigner visa consultants, all payment procedures and application procedures are completed by our experts and the approved visa is sent to your e-mail address.

People who entered the country with Turkey E-visa application, when they decide to stay here for purposes such as work or education, regardless of the validity period of their visa, must obtain a residence or work permit from the competent authorities located at the closest point to them.

Turkey Visa Fees

Visa applications made via Turkey’s foreign missions located abroad, the following fees amount has been determined by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only authority to decide on how much visa fee will be charged from the citizen of which country on the basis of reciprocity.

• Single Entry: 758.90 TL
• Multiple Entry: 2.542,20 TL
• Single entry transit visa: 758.90 TL
• Double entry transit visa: 1.522,70 TL

Fees mentioned above are to specify the Turkey e-visa fee. E-visa fees are determined individually for each country citizen. Before applying, it is sufficient to send your passport information to your IFOREIGNER visa consultant to learn the fee information. The right to make changes to the e-visa fee belongs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. Click to learn the e-visa fees.

Visa Procedures at the Turkish Foreign Missions

Persons who cannot benefit from the e-visa application or who want to obtain their visa from the Turkish foreign representatives in the country of their citizenship can make a standard visa application process by preparing the necessary documents and application forms. During the application process the fundamental purpose of travel to Turkey must be proven with documents. The following documents must be submitted for visa applications to the foreign representative offices;

• Passport (valid for at least 6 more months from the end of the trip)
• 2 biometric photos
• Commercial invitations (if application is made for Turkey business visa)
• Document that the person can cover travel expenses or
• Financial documents that the invitee will cover travel expenses
• Hotel and flight reservations
• Documentation that visa holder will depart from Turkey after visa expiry
• Travel health insurance covering the entire travel time (must start one day before the trip and end the day after)

The documents mentioned above are general documents. A list of documents suitable for personal information can be requested by contacting the relevant Turkish Consulate. Evaluation duration varies depending on the workload of the Consulate, nationality of the applicant, etc. Providing the documents requested by the consulate in full will prevent delays during the evaluation period.  

Turkey Visa Types

Tourist Visa

It is the type of visa that foreign nationals who will come to Turkey for touristic purposes. Foreign nationals who do not benefit from visa exemption, must apply for a touristic visa before entering Turkey. Tourist visa applications can be made from Turkish foreign representative offices abroad or via e-visa. Citizens of countries that are not subject to e-visa application should apply to the Turkish foreign representative office in their country and get a visa on their passport. The visa provides a maximum stay of 90 days in a period of 180 days. Foreigners who do not have the opportunity to apply for an e-visa must submit passports, photographs, documents suitable for the purpose of travel, hotel flight reservation, sufficient financial proof documents and travel health insurance during their application to the Turkish Consulate.

Business Visa

Foreign nationals who want to travel to Turkey for commercial purposes and those who can not benefit from the visa exemption must obtain a business visa before entering the country. A business visa application can be made as an e-visa or through Turkish foreign representatives in the country where the person is a citizen. For applications to be made at the Turkish Consulates, applicant’s passport, photograph, invitation from the company in Turkey and financial documents must be submitted to the Turkish Consulates. The passport of the applicant who is applying for a business visa must have at least 6 months validity after the end of the visa.

Student Visa

The type of visa that one needs to apply to before coming to Turkey, if the purpose of their entry to Turkey is to get an education here, is the Turkey student visa. The scope of education can be undergraduate, graduate or doctorate. Since the education activities will take more than 90 days, e-visa applications cannot be made. Student visa applications must be made through the Turkish Consulates in the country of citizenship. It should be noted that the visa applied for is a type of residence permit. During the application process, acceptance/invitation letter from the education institutions in Turkey should be offered. In addition, the student must prove the means of sustenance during their stay. These financial proof documents could be a bank account, commitment or scholarship letter.

Turkey Medical Visa

Foreign nationals who come to Turkey for treatment may need to stay in Turkey throughout the treatment process. In this case, the person must apply for a residence permit in time in order not to violate the visa duration. Citizens of countries who come to our country within the scope of visa exemption can apply for residence permit before the exemption period expires, and foreigners who come with a visa before the visa expiry date.

The residence permit document, formerly issued as a residence permit, is issued in the form of a card after the establishment of the Immigration Administration and is a valid identity document in the Republic of Turkey, which includes the foreigner’s identity information, type of permit, start and end date.

Family Reunification Visa

It is the type of visa that the foreign national in Turkey obtains by applying to the Turkish consulate abroad for his/her spouse, children below the age of 18 and other dependents. The legal residence conditions of the foreign national in Turkey are also evaluated in this application. The Turkey Family Reunification visa is a type of residence permit. This allows for the foreign national to stay for more than 90 days in Turkey. Applicants must prove that they have a source of income in Turkey. In addition, this income must be sufficient for the maintenance costs of the family members and dependents. During the application, passport, photo, marriage certificate or birth certificate (if applying for spouse or child) and income documents of the person in Turkey must be submitted.

Visa for Humanitarian Causes or Victims of Human Trafficking

These types of visas are given to individuals in exceptional cases. The visas given on humanitarian grounds are evaluated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. It is given for compulsory situations where it is not reasonable for the person in Turkey to depart from Turkey, is in the best interests of the child, etc. Visa issued to victims of human trafficking is the type of visa issued for 30 days to victims of human trafficking or those that are highly susceptible to it. Both these Turkey visas processes are evaluated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Repubilc of Turkey.

Turkey Visa Processing Exemption

The exemption can be availed in situations arising out of the exemption agreements between the Republic of Turkey and a foreign state. Visa exemption for foreigners coming to Turkey provides the possibility of entering the country without a visa. The list of countries included under Turkey visa exemption is announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. Citizens of the following countries can benefit from a visa exemption and can make short-term trips to Turkey. In any case, for persons whose stay will exceed 90 days in Turkey must apply for appropriate residence permit.

The following people can benefit from visa exemption:

• Citizens of countries that have visa exemption agreements with the Republic of Turkey,
• Have valid residence permit from the date of entry, or who have work permit,
• Stamped passport holders for foreigners that are regulated in accordance with the Passport Law and remain valid,
• Persons who lost Turkish citizenship with the request of revocation of citizenship subject to law
• Persons who will use Turkish air and sea ports due to force majeure
• People who have come to the port city and will visit the port city and its vicinity for touristic purposes, provided that it does not exceed 72 hours.

Countries Under Visa Exemption

Albania	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days. Exemptions are also valid for transit passes.
Algeria	Official passport holders are covered by the visa exemption. Algerian citizens under the age of 15 and over 65 are also exempt from visa. The rest can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa under certain conditions.
Austria	They can travel without visa for 90 days
Andorra	Official and ordinary passport holders can benefit from visa exemption for 90 days of travel.
Argentina	Official and ordinary passport holders can travel without a visa for 90 days.
Azerbaijan	They can travel for 90 days without visa
Belarus	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days. The total length of stay cannot exceed 90 days within a 180-day period after the first entry.
Belgium	For travel not exceeding 90 days within 180 days
Belize	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Bolivia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels up to 90 days.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa exempt for up to 90 days
Brazil	Visa exempt for up to 90 days
Brunei	All passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days
Bulgaria	Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Burkina Faso	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders should receive the e-visa Turkey
Burundi	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary and service passport holders can apply for a single entry e-visa for 30 days under certain conditions.
Cambodia	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a 7-day Consular visa by request.
Cameroon	Official passport (diplomatic, service and private) members of the official delegation are exempt from visa provided that they do not exceed ninety (90) days. The total duration of stay does not exceed ninety (90) days in the last hundred and eighty (180) days.
Chad	Official passport holders are exempt from visa. If certain conditions are met, ordinary passport holders can carry out their Turkey visa procedures with a 30-day single entry e-visa
Chile	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
China	Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Ordinary passport holders can apply for a single entry e-visa for 30 days.
Colombia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Congo, Republic	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Costa Rica	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Croatia	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Cuba	While official passport holders are exempt from visa, other citizens can obtain a 7-day Consular visa.
Czechia	They can benefit from visa exemption not exceeding 90 days in 180 days.
Democratic Republic of Congo	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Denmark	They can benefit from visa exemption not exceeding 90 days in 180 days.
Djibouti	Official passport holders are exempt from visa. If certain conditions are met, ordinary passport holders can apply for a single-entry e-visa for 30 days.
Dominic Republic	Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Ordinary passport holders can apply for a single entry e-visa for 30 days.
Ecuador	They can benefit from visa exemption not exceeding 90 days in 180 days.
Egypt	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
El Salvador	They can benefit from visa exemption not exceeding 90 days in 180 days.
Estonia	Official, service and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. (Turkey has special requirements for visa procedures)
Ethiopia	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Official and ordinary passport holders are subject to Consular visa.
Fiji	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary and official passport holders can obtain an e-visa.
Finland	Diplomatic, and official passport holders visa exemption Turkey has up to 90 days within 180 days.
France	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Gabon	Official, service and diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders can apply for an e-visa.
Gambia	Official, diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Georgia	Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Germany	Official and ordinary passport holders can benefit from visa exemption for 90 days every 180 days.
Ghana	Diplomatic holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Guinea	Diplomatic holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Greece	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days.
Grenada	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa procedures for Turkey up to 90 days. Other citizens can obtain an e-visa.
Guatemala	Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa.
Guyana	Official and diplomatic service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Others can obtain a 15-day visa from the Consulates.
Honduras	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Hong Kong	Those with a SAR passport are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Those who have a BNO passport can obtain an e-visa.
Hungary	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Iceland	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
India	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Iran	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Iraq	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Official and ordinary passport holders can obtain a 30-day single entry e-visa.
Ireland	Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Diplomatic passport holders are subject to visa.
Israel	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Italy	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Ivory Coast	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Official and ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Jamaica	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain 90-day multiple-entry e-visa.
Japan	Official and Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa procedures for up to 90 days.
Jordan	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days.
Kazakhistan	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Kenya	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a 90-day multiple-entry Consular visa.
Kosovo	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Kuwait	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Kyrgyzstan	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Latvia	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days and ordinary passport holders for 30 days.
Lebanon	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days during their touristic trips.
Libya	Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Persons under 16 and over 55 are exempt from visa. People aged 17-54 can obtain 30-day e-visa
Lithuania	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Luxembourg	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Malaysia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Mali	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Malta	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Mauritania	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for their 90 days.
Mexico	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Mongolia	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days.
Moldova	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Monaco	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Montenegro	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Morocco	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Namibia	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Netherlands, The	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
New Zealand	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days.
Niger	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Nicaragua	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
North Macedonia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Norway	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Oman	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Ozbekistan	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Pakistan	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Palestine	Diplomatic, official and public owners are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Panama	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Paraguay	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Peru	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Philippines	Official and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a single-entry e-visa for 30 days upon request.
Poland	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Portugal	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Qatar	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Romania	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Rwanda	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Russian Federation	Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 60 days, those with diplomatic passports for 90 days, and those with official passports for 30 days.
San Marino	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Saudi Arabia	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from tourist visa for 90 days
Senegal	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Serbia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Seychelles	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Singapore	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Slovenia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
South Africa	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Others can obtain an e-visa.
South Sudan	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a Consular visa.
Spain	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Sudan	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from tourist visa for 90 days
Sweden	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Switzerland	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Tajikistan	Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days
Tanzania	Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days
Thailand	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days
Tunisia	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Turkmenistan	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days.
UAE	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days. Ordinary passport holders can obtain an e-visa with a stay of up to 90 days.
Uganda	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days.
UK	Diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Ukraine	Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Vatican	Official and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days.
Venezuela	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days, ordinary passport holders for 90 days.
Vietnam	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.
Yemen	Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days.
Zambia	Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days.

Visa exemptions decisions are determined by treaties between Republic of Turkey and other states. Therefore, new exemption conditions may be brought forth under new agreements. Before traveling, you can request up-to-date information by contacting Inforeigner professional visa consultants.

Turkey Visa Application Form

Foreigners wishing to travel to Turkey should submit visa documents proving the purpose of the trip together with the visa application form. In the visa application form, the passport information of the person must be stated in accordance with the original. In addition, the purpose of the trip, how the travel expenses will be covered, information about the travel dates must be declared in the form in accordance with the truth. False statements may lead to visa refusal, visa cancellation even if the visa is approved. False statements regarding travel history in the Turkey Visa application form and visa refusal information may be sufficient cause for a visa refusal.

Foreign nationals who want to get a visa for Turkey can do so by applying to the Turkish foreign representative authorities or apply online for an e-visa as provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkey. In e-visa applications, attention should be paid to the issues mentioned above. It is important to upload documents in the format that the system permits while filling the Turkey e-visa application form or the classic application form. Especially in biometric photo uploads, attention should be paid to ensure that the photo is scanned and transferred to the computer. Trying to upload incompatible documents to the system will not be accepted by the system. Sample pre-application form is as follows.

Turkey Visa Denial

It is possible for the visa application made before traveling to Turkey to result in a refusal. Here, the freedom of travel, which is the most basic human right, and the right of states to appoint foreigners who can enter the country is the most debated issue. Receiving a visa refusal does not mean that the person cannot apply for a visa again and that he can never enter that country. However, failing to adequately state the purpose of travel during the Turkey visa application process, or lack of sufficient financial documents supporting the planned travel can lead to visa refusal.

Before a visa refused person re-applies, he or she should make sure that the reasons for visa refusal mentioned in the previous application have been rectified or no longer exist. For example; a person who got a vis refusal for a visa application 2 weeks prior due to inabilty to prove financial sufficiency for the trip; must not apply with the same amount of financial documents on the second application. Thus, providing enough financial evidence to cover travel expenses means presenting different terms from the previous application. In another example, if the person has made a number of business meetings in Turkey, but will make tourist visa application, applicants may get a rejection due to improper travel purposes. Therefore, when applying for a visa, applying with the correct visa type and documents proving the purpose of travel is a priority for a successful visa application process.

Another common cause for Turkey visa denial is, the provision of unsuitable travel health insurance. The correct travel health insurance should cover 1 day before the start of travel dates and 1 day after the end of travel dates. In addition, it should not be forgotten that the travel health insurance should be covered by 30.000 Euros.

Apart from those who are not found suitable to enter the country due to security reasons, people whose visa applications have been rejected for other reasons, have the right to appeal their visa refusal. By benefiting from the right to appeal against Turkey visa refusal, the person is expected to prove with documents that the reasons for refusal have been eliminated. The appeal must be made by the applicant in person. In the appeal petition, the reasons for the objection should be explained in a clear and understandable language and should be documented if necessary. The appeal period must be made within 30 days of the visa rejection notification.

Turkey Residence Permit

A person wishing to travel to Turkey for purposes that exceed 90 days, to live in Turkey, to work, to study, or to move to live with a relative in Turkey, must apply for a residence permit in accordance with their purpose before they come to Turkey. A foreign national before traveling to Turkey can apply for the most appropriate residence permit visa via the Turkish foreign representative authorities in their country. Moreover, a foreign national after entering Turkey with a visa can within the stipulated time period, can request from the authorities by officially applying for a residence permit suitable to the purpose of stay in Turkey. According to the purpose of your stay in Turkey, residence permits can be grouped into 6 types. These are short-term residence permit, long-term residence permit, family residence permit, student residence permit, humanitarian residence permit and human trafficking victim residence permit. Turkey work permit visa can be evaluated within the scope of these groups. A foreign national can apply for a short-term or long-term work permit. Nevertheless, detailed information regarding the work visa will be explained under a separate Turkey residence visa procedures sub-heading.

Short-term Residence Permit

The short-term Turkey residence permit is the type of visa under the scope of Foreigners and International Law No. 6458 for foreigners nationals who will stay in Turkey for more than 90 days. The appropriate documents of the foreigners coming to Turkey must submitted to the Turkish Consulate if abroad, or to the Provincial Immigration Authorities, if in Turkey. A foreign national can stay in Turkey for touristic purposes or for work and has the right to apply for residence permit as long as he/she can prove their purpose of stay. Foreigners who can apply for a short term residence permit are as follows;

• Foreign nationals who came to Turkey for the purpose of scientific research: certificate of acceptance from the institution in Turkey, where the relevant scientific research will be carried out as well as permit certificates must be submitted
• Foreigner nationals who own immovable property in Turkey: It is required that the immovable property is residential and used for living purposes. In addition, if the foreigner has a share on the immovable property, the foreigner’s spouse, child under 18 and dependent adult child may also request a residence permit.
• Foreign nationals who have commercial ties or will establish a new venture: In this case,  the foreign national must submit the invitation letter or other document required from the person or company that is in Turkey.
• Foreign nationals who will be in Turkey within the scope of in-service training: In this case, documented proof of the in-service training must be presented
• Foreign nationals who will come to Turkey under the scope of student exchange programs: In this case, documented proof regarding the exchange program are requested. In addition, in both cases, Turkey residence permit that shall be given shall not exceed the duration of the program.
• Foreign national who will visit Turkey for touristic purposes: Details regarding date of arrival and place of accommodation will be requested from the foreign national.
• Foreign nationals who will travel to Turkey for the purpose of medical treatment: Doctors and hospital reports regarding their treatment are requested from the foreigner, provided that they do not carry any diseases that threaten public health. In addition, as regulated by law, a residence permit can be issued for a maximum of two companions with the patient.
• Foreigners who will stay in Turkey at the request of the judicial and administrative authorities: Duration determined by the authorities based on the foreign national’s desire to stay in Turkey.
• Foreign nationals who lost their family residence permit conditions: A short-term residence permit can be issued to foreign nationals staying in Turkey with a family residence permit in case of divorce or a petition of divorce (this process is not required if domestic violence is proven in the court).
• Foreign nationals coming for Turkish language education: It must be a course with permission from the Ministry of Education. It is the type of Turkey student visa that is issued for a maximum of 2 years.
• The foreign nationals sent to Turkey within the scope of public service: It is a visa process category that requests information and documents from the public institution to which a foreign national is sent to Turkey for purposes like training, internship, etc.
• Foreign nationals who have completed higher education in Turkey and have applied for residence within 6 months. It is given once only for a maximum of 1 year.
• Foreign nationals investing within the amount determined by the Council of Ministers: Residence permit can be granted for a maximum of five years. In addition, the foreigner’s spouse and dependent children can apply.
• Nationals of Turkish Republic of North Cyprus: Residence permit can be issued for a maximum of five years.

Except for persons investing amounts determined by the Council of Ministers and nationals of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, foreign nationals in other groups can be issued 2 year Turkey residence permit each time.

Documents required for short-term residence permit applications;

• Documents certifying the purpose of stay in Turkey
• Documents (title deed, rental agreement, etc.) showing that they meet the conditions of accommodation in accordance with the general health and safety conditions.
• Criminal record from the country of citizenship
• Passport, 2 photos and income documents, if available / requested

It is also possible that the short-term residence permit application is rejected, canceled or not extended. The most common reasons for refusal are; failure to meet the conditions of residence, use of residence other than the purpose for which it was given, entry ban or deport decision against the foreign national, violation of the duration of stay abroad.

Long Term Residence Permit

Long term residence permit is a type of Turkey residence permit within the scope of Foreigners and Protection Law No. 6458. A foreigner cannot apply directly for a long-term residence permit. For this he/she must prove that he/she lived in Turkey uninterrupted for at least 8 years. While calculating the 8-year uninterrupted residence, half of the student residence permits and all other types of residence permits are calculated. Long-term residence, permanent residence is organized by the governorships with the approval of the Ministry.

An indefinite residence permit cannot be issued to foreigners who are refugees, conditional refugees, holders of subsidiary protection or humanitarian residence permits. These people do not have the right to request a residence pass.

In long-term application duration for a residence permit in Turkey are not determined. In other words, when this type of residence is acquired, the right to permanent residence is obtained. The conditions for applying for long-term residence are as follows;

• Residing in Turkey for 8 years continuosly
• Not having received social assistance in the last 3 years
• Having financial means to support oneself and their family, if any
• Have valid health insurance
• Not to pose a threat to public safety and order

Foreign nationals who have been issued long term residence permit can benefit from all rights that are available to Turkish citizens except for Military service, voting or contesting in elections and other government duties.

It is possible for residence permits to be rejected, cancelled or extended. If the foreign national stays abroad for a period more than 1 year, or poses a threat to social order and security. Permission revocation is executed by the governorships. If the foreigner national’s reason for staying abroad is health, education or a compulsory public duty in his own country, this will not lead to a cancellation. Persons who have lost their long-term residence right can apply again to the consulates if abroad and to the Provincial Immigration Directorates if they are in the country and apply for long-term residence. In re-application, the condition of staying uninterrupted for 8 years is not sought again and the file is examined with priority and the result is reported within 1 month.

Family Residence Permit

Family Residence Permit is a type of residence permit that a foreign national living in Turkey or a Turkish national’s foreign spouse, children below the age of 18 or other dependents must apply for. The family residence permit conditions are regulated within the scope of the Foreigners and Protection Law No.6458. If the foreign national’s family is abroad their family can apply via the Turkish Consulate there and if in Turkey, they can apply via the Provincial Immigration Directorates. Turkey Family Residence Permit can be issued for the following persons;

• Foreign national’s spouse
• Foreign national’s children under the age of 18 or adult children who are completely dependent
• Spouse and family members of the Turkish national
• Family members of refugees and persons with subsidiary protection status.

If the foreign national has more than one spouse, family residence permit can be issued to only of the spouses. However, family residence permit can be issued for all the children of the foreign national. For the child applying for Turkey family residence permit, consent is required from both the mother and the father in case they are abroad. In addition, with the help of a family residence permit, the child can study in Turkey without having to obtain permission to reside in Turkey and has the right to education in primary and middle school education up to age 18.

In the event that the family residence permit conditions no longer prevail, an application can be made for a short-term residence permit in the following cases;

• For those who have stayed married for 3 years and then divorced, the status of the residence permit might change (A time duration is not required for those whose reason for domestic violence has been proven by a court).
• If the sponsor living in Turkey dies
• A foreign national can apply for a short-term residence permit if he/she had lived in Turkey for 3 years with a family residence permit or is over 18 years of age

Family residence permit is issued for a maximum of three years each time. In any case, it is not given longer than the sponsor’s residence period. In the case of Turkey visa application procedures, which are made with the aim of family reunification, the conditions of the sponsor are also subject to examination. Accordingly, the sponsor’s income must have a valid health insurance covering all family members. He/she must also prove that he/she earns one third of the minimum wage for each family member. Another requirement is that he/she has not committed a crime against family order in the last five years. The sponsor must be living in Turkey for at least 1 year and address should be registered in the registration system.

In situations of the elimination of the family residence, detection of using the residence permit for other purposes, or deportation or ban on the foreign national with regards to entering Turkey, family residence permit might be refused, cancelled if already issued or cannot be extended.

Turkey Student Permit Visa

Foreign nationals who will come to Turkey and stay for more than 90 days for purposes of education, training, internships, etc., need to apply for Turkey residence permit through the foreign missions abroad. A foreign national who has come to Turkey with a visa and wants to apply for a residence permit should do so by applying to the Provincial Immigration Directorates, provided they can prove their reasons for residence. If the foreigner enters Turkey with exempted visa fee, in addition to the residence fee, a visa fee is also incurred in the residence application.

The Turkey student residence permit has been organized under the scope of the Foreigners and Protection Law No. 6458.

Accordingly, the groups that can apply for student residence are as follows;

• Foreigners without a family residence permit coming for primary and secondary education in Turkey. People with family residence permit may continue their education without a residence permit in Turkey until the age of 18. If the student is of 18 years age and still continuing middle school, in that case the student must apply for a Turkey student residence permit.
• Persons who will pursue undergraduate, graduate, Ph D, medicine speciality exam (TUS), dentistry speciality exam (DUS).
• With student residence permit, the foreign national can support his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years in the process of family reunification residence permit. He/she cannot be supportive for other relatives.

If the education period of the person is less than 1 year, the residence permit period cannot exceed the education period. Foreigners who will receive education at primary and secondary education level, whose maintenance and expenses are undertaken by real or legal persons, may be granted a 1-year residence permit with a parental consent.

To be able to get Turkey student visa (residence permit) certificate of acceptance from the institution that received training and all related documents, addresses in address in Turkey must be declared/submitted to the competent authorities. Travel health insurance is not requested from the foreign national applying for a visa to pursue higher studies in Turkey, since within 3 months from the date of registration, he/she is bound to have a health insurance in Turkey. However, private health insurance is requested from students who lost their right by not applying within 3 months.

Students pursuing education in Turkey in masters, Ph D, medicine speciality exam (TUS), dentistry speciality exam (DUS) can work in Turkey by applying for a work permit. However, associate and undergraduate students have the right to work after 1 year. Work permit application is made to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Turkey visa procedures Turkey student visa refusal, visa not extended or cancellation of issued permit is possible. In the Turkey visa procedures, in a situation of detection that the foreigner has misused the residence permit, the elimination of student residence permit requirements, if there is evidence that the foreigner cannot continue his/her education, the residence permit cannot be extended and can even be cancelled. In addition, the application of the person who is subject to deportation or entry ban is not accepted, no extension is made or the granted permits are canceled.

Humanitarian Residence Permit

The Humanitarian Residence Permit is organized under the scope of Foreigners and Protection Law No. 6458 and is organized for foreigners who have stayed in Turkey for extraordinary reasons. Humanitarian residence permit can be issued to the foreigner in the following cases;

• If the best interests of the child are at stake
• In the current situation of deportation or entry ban on foreigners’ who are in a situation in which they cannot leave Turkey or are unsuitable to do so
• During the foreigner’s return to the first country of asylum or to a safe third country,
• He/she is currently in Turkey due to emergency reasons that are necessary because of public safety and is not suitable for applying to other Turkey residence permits
• It can be arranged in unforeseen humanitarian situations.

Humanitarian residence permits are issued by the governorships with the recommendation of the Provincial Directorate of Migration and the period determined by the Ministry. There is no specific period, it is determined by the joint decision of the competent authorities. The application conditions are evaluated by the Ministry, the conditions are not sought as in other residence types. In the event that the conditions that provide humanitarian residence permit no longer exist, the permits may be canceled or not extended by the governorships, provided that such a decision is made by the Ministry.

A foreign national who has been issued a residence permit on the grounds of humanitarian causes must register his/her address with the registration system. In case of satisfactory conditions, the foreigner can apply to one of the other types of residence other than long term residence. Humanitarian residence stay period is not taken into account in the summation of residence times.

Victims of Human Trafficking Residence Permit

The Humanitarian Residence Permit is organized under the scope of Foreigners and Protection Law No. 6458 and is organized for foreign nationals who are in Turkey due to extraordinary causes and who have been or are suspected of being victims of human trafficking. Turkey residence permit is issued for a term of 30 days to victims of human trafficking. The total duration of humanitarian residence permits, which can be extended for a maximum of 6 months, cannot exceed 3 years. It is issued if the Ministry considers it necessary, not upon application, so there is no condition for the application.

If such a situation arises that leads to the elimination of the causes that led to the issuance of a humanitarian residence permit, the residence permit of said foreign national may be cancelled or maybe not extended. In addition, if it is detected that the foreigner has contacted the perpetrators of the crime again, if it is determined that the foreigner does not comply with the obligations imposed, or if the foreigner is not a victim, the residence permit is canceled.

Visa Fee for Turkey Residence Permit Purposes

A foreign national must apply for a Turkey visa suitable for the purpose of travel or a residence permit before he/she travels to Turkey. In both applications, documents suitable for the purpose of travel are requested, and the application fee is expected to be paid. However, citizens of some states within the scope of agreements of the Republic of Turkey are exempt from visa fees. The residence permit fees is paid in all cases. The reason why visa fees are mentioned under the title of residence fees is the payment lists that will be encountered during the residence application of the person. If a foreign national who has entered Turkey under the scope of visa exemption applies for a residence permit; he/she has to pay the visa fee that was not paid at the Turkey entrance in addition to the residence permit fee. Turkey visa fees vary according to the foreign nationals who apply. This decision is taken by agreements with the Republic of Turkey and the other State party.

In addition, residence fees are valid for all foreign nationals. The amount of the residence permit fee is determined by bilateral agreements between countries of foreign nationals with the Republic of Turkey. For example, the residence permit application fee for a German citizen might differ from that of a Macedonian citizen. The residence permit fee information for all foreign nationals are provided by Inforeigner consultants before starting the application process.

Turkey Work Permit

A foreign national who wants to work in Turkey must first apply for a work permit through the Turkish foreign missions/representative authorities abroad. Legal sanctions are imposed on foreigners who work without a work permit. Documents of the employer of the person are requested in the permit application. It is possible to apply for a Turkey work permit while in Turkey. In the Turkey visa procedures with the purpose of residence permit, the foreign national’s stay must be at least for 6 months. Touristic purpose residences are not used in calculating these durations. Foreigners who have a valid residence permit can apply to the Ministry of Family and Labor, Social Services and Family and obtain a work permit.

A foreign national who has a residence permit in accordance with Foreigners and Protection Law No. 6458 does not have to apply for a residence permit separately. Work permit is valid as a residence permit. Foreigners with a work permit must register with immigration authorities in the province 20 business days from the date of their arrival in Turkey.

Foreign nationals residing in Turkey as with the status of an refugee or secondary protection can apply for Turkey residence permit. Foreign nationals under temporary protection after they start living in Turkey can apply for a work permit after 6 months. Work permits of foreigners with refugee or subsidiary protection status are recorded on their identity documents.

Foreign nationals who are in Turkey for the purpose of education can also apply for work permit. While students studying Masters, Ph D, Specialisation in Medicine, Specialisation in Dentistry have the right to apply for a Turkey work permit; students who are studying associate degrees or undergraduate programs have the possibility to apply for work permit only 1 year after starting school. In these processes, application is a must. It is illegal to work directly with the current residence without applying. Students who have a Turkey work permit in Turkey are exempt from a Turkey student residence permit till the expiry of the work permit. However, if no extension has been made after the expiry of the work permit, the foreigner must obtain a student residence permit.

Within 60 days before the work permit expires, the foreigner must apply for a new residence permit. It is mandatory for the residence permit applicant to provide all documents related to the purpose of stay in Turkey. Following the expiry of the work permit the person can legally stay in Turkey for 10 days and may apply for a residence permit suitable to the purpose of stay. If the foreign national has a work permit as well as a residence permit; in case of cancellation of the work permit he/she may stay in Turkey until the current residence permit expires.

Work Permit Fees

Fees of Work permit and work permit exemptions issued to foreign nationals are subjected to the Law on Fees. During the Turkey visa procedures, domesctically applying for a work permit the valuable paper cost as well as the fee must be paid separately. Since the fees deposited in the bank account information specified by the Ministry can be viewed by the Ministry, it may not be required to submit a separate receipt, except in exceptional cases. For work permit applications made from abroad, the fee and valuable paper fee are paid to the Turkish Consulate. A work permit is issued after the “paid” information is received from the consulate to the Ministry.

Permit Type	2021 Fee
Temporary Work Permit (up to 1 year)	1.017,80 TL
Indefinite Work Permit Certificate	10.181,70 TL
Independent Work Permit Certificate	10.181,70 TL
Temporary Protection Work Permit Certificate	378.70 TRY
Work Permit Valuable Paper Fee	125.00 TRY

A fee of 1.017,80 TL is charged for each year for work permit requests for more than one year. In the payments made to the banks in the country, the identification number of the foreigner is also indicated, otherwise the banks do not receive payment. For applications made domestically, the Ministry notifies the foreigner that payment is required. If payment is not made for Turkey work permit within 30 days from the date of notification the application is removed from the process. If the work permit is issued because it is lost, half of the fee is paid, and the valuable paper document is paid in full.

Types of Work Permit

Types of work permits that foreign nationals who want to work in Turkey apply to vary according to the duration of the work/job. Accordingly, the basic categories of work permits are as below;

• Temporary Work Permit: It is the type of visa that those applying for a work visa for the first time should apply. Permission may be requested for an application for a period of 1 year or more. He/she may apply via the Turkish foreign representative abroad or the authorities in Turkey
• Indefinite Turkey Work Permit: Those foreign nationals who have resided legally for at least 8 years in Turkey or have been issued work permit for 6 straight years may apply4
• Company Work Permit: It is a process initiated by the employer
• Caregiver or Service Work permit: Type of visa applied for by foreign nationals wishing to work in Turkey
• Independent Work permit: Type of visa to be applied by foreign nationals who have resided in Turkey for 5 years. While calculating the duration, the duration of stay with a student residence permit is not calculated. What type of work the person will do with a work permit is also taken into consideration.

Turkey Citizenship Application

Citizenship of the Republic of Turkey can be acquired by birth or later. Foreign nationals wishing to acquire Turkish citizenship must have a variety of reasons to do so. In order to acquire Turkish citizenship later one must fulfill the conditions/requirements stated below. If the competent authority deems necessary, it may also request documentation of additional documentation;

• Being an adult and capable in his/her own country and according to the Turkish Civil Code
• Must have resided in Turkey for 5 years without interruption (calculation has been explained in the Turkey visa procedure section )
• To prove the relationship with Turkey (work, family, education, etc.)
• Not having a disease that would endanger public health
• Creating an assurance that he/she will not disturb the general peace and order in the society
• Having a command of Turkish language at a level that is sufficient to adapt to social life
• He/she does not pose a threat to national security and public order
• Must have enough income to be able to support oneself and dependents in Turkey

For acquiring Turkish citizenship later, one must;

• acquire immovable property in Turkey
• start a business
• make an investment
• shift trade or business abroad to Turkey
• to work in Turkey with a Turkey work permit and be able to prove it
• marry a Turkish citizen
• have a mother, father, sibling or child who has previously acquired Turkish citizenship
• have completed education in Turkey

Applying for Turkish citizenship based on the reasons mentioned above, does not give a certain right of citizenship to the person. An application for citizenship based on any reason is evaluated by the competent authorities to examine the justified reason and subject to not finding the applicant as endangering to Turkey’s security and social order.

Documents Required For Acquiring Turkish Citizenship Later (not by birth)

Applications for acquiring Turkish citizenship later are made to the governorships of the place where the applicant resides in. Applications can be made in person or through a person authorized by law, applications by post are not accepted. The identification number of the foreigner is taken as basis in applications and throughout the application process, the applicant is allowed to stay abroad for 6 months. This time period cannot be deducted from the calculated resident period and is accepted as the number of days spent in Turkey. The residence period of a foreign national staying in Turkey for more than 6 months without a residence permit will not be counted, and the previous residence permits will not be taken into account.

Together with the unaccepted reason of residence permit in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship, for a foreign national in Turkey who has applied for a residence permit subsequently, the stay duration prior to the application is also taken into account. Documents submitted to and received from foreign authorities during the application must be submitted with a Turkish translation and notarization. The Turkey residence permit duration of asylum seekers, refugees, companions or relatives of the patients undergoing treatment, the personnel of foreign missions in Turkey will not be taken into account as valid residence permit for applications of Turkish citizenship acquired later.

Documents Required;

• Application form
• 2 biometric photos
• Foreign national’s passport or relevant document
• Birth registration certificate of the person, population registration copy
• Identity registration copy of his/her family, if married
• Marital status certificate, marriage certificate if married, court verdict if divorced, death certificate of spouse if widowed
• Health report within the scope of regulated procedures and principles determined by the Ministry of Health and does not have a disease that would endanger public health
• Prove income source that will cover the expenses of the applicant and dependent family members (also to be submitted during Turkey visa procedures)
• Entry exit certificate from police headquarters in order to prove that the applicant has stayed in Turkey without interruption for 5 years prior to applying for the citizenship.
• Adequate residence permit in the period from the date of application until the conclusion of the prospective application process
• A receipt showing that the service fee has been paid to the finance offices

The above documents are the standard documents required for applications for the later acquisition of Turkish citizenship. If the official authorities deem necessary, they may request additional documents.

Turkish Citizenship Through Investment

Foreign persons who apply for Turkish citizenship by investing in Turkey must fulfill the following conditions. The scope of the investment can be real estate purchase, a job that will create employment, government debt instruments. Foreigners who fulfill the following conditions are eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship;

• Those who have been determined by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
•  to have made an investment of a minimum 500,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency exchange of this amount or investment in Turkish Lira
• Those who have purchased immovable property with a minimum 250,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency exchange of this amount or in the worth of Turkish Lira. The immovable property must be purchased at the land registry with an unsellable annotation for 3 years.
• Those determined by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Family to have a business investment that has created at least 50 jobs
• Those who are determined by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Board to have deposited at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish Lira deposits in Turkish banks. The deposit must be kept in Turkish banks for 3 years.
• Those who are determined by the Ministry of Finance that they have purchased government debt instruments in the amount of at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish Lira. It is required to keep the deposit for at least 3 years.

Acquiring Turkish Citizenship Through Matrimony

A foreign national who is married to a Turkish citizen may be eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship after fulfilling the required conditions. The right to apply for citizenship through marriage is clearly regulated under the Turkish Citizenship Law. It should not be forgotten that it is a very different process from Turkey visa applications. Accordingly, it is possible for the foreigner to apply for Turkish citizenship originating from marriage with the following documents;

• Petition stating citizenship request
• Identity registry copy of Turkish citizen spouse. It is taken over the system by the application authorities.
• Identity card of the country of the applicant’s citizenship
• Birth registration certificate and birth registration certificate of the applicant
• If the applicant lives in Turkey, residence permit regarding the last place where he / she lived
• Receipt that the service fee has been deposited at the finance cash desk

The documents mentioned above are the general documents required in the application for Turkish citizenship through marriage. Authorities have the right to request additional documents when they deem necessary.

An investigation is requested from the police headquarters for the foreigner whose documents are deemed to be complete after the application. The issue that is primarily examined in the evaluation is the reality of the marital union. Whether or not there is a marriage on paper to obtain citizenship directly affects the decision. In the investigation carried out by the police headquarters, it is checked whether the foreigner lives in a marriage union, whether there are acts contrary to the main purpose of the marriage union for prostitution and similar purposes. After the investigation of the police headquarters is completed, the file is sent to the provincial directorate to the commission, where the commission interviews the spouses. After the interview, the file is sent to the Ministry and the application to acquire Turkish citizenship is accepted or rejected with the approval of the Ministry.

The application for acquiring Turkish citizenship by marriage can also be made through the Turkish Consulates abroad. The first application authority becomes the Consulate in this case, and the general evaluation process of the file is almost the same.

Turkish Citizenship by Adoption

A person who has been adopted by a Turkish citizen and who is not a mature person at the time of application has the right to apply for Turkish citizenship. In the event that the relationship between the adopted person and the adopter ends after the citizenship is acquired, the adopted person does not lose his / her citizenship and his / her rights continue. The documents to be submitted in the application are as follows;

• Form and petition stating the request of the adopter
• Birth certificate
• Birth certificate
• Document showing which state citizen the person is currently in. Document on this if the child is stateless
• Identity registry copy of the adopter. It is taken from the system by the application authorities.
• Receipt that the service fee has been deposited at the Finance tellers

Application Fees for Turkish Citizenship

Application fees for Turkish citizenship, acquired later, vary according to what reason and on what basis the person applies. Before applying, you can contact Inforeigner consultants to request cost information about your entire application process.

Inforeigner professional consultancy services help you in your difficult application processes with its 20 years of experience and reliable service understanding. Thanks to the transparent service policy, you are informed at all application stages. Both Turkey visa procedures, residence procedures and citizenship procedures are very intense bureaucratic processes. However, these processes can be experienced as a much clearer and understandable process thanks to professional consultancy services. Moreover, making an incomplete or erroneous application leads to the cancellation of the application processes, delay of the result and loss of both time and money. Therefore, getting professional advice on applications saves time and money.

Within the scope of Inforeigner consultancy services, one can benefit from services related to visa procedures, residence permit applications, extension of residence permits, renewal, resubmission of refused documents for processing, marriage registration, Turkey family reunification applications, etc. Professional consultants of Inforeigner ensure that the correct document list is prepared for the correct visa type that the person needs. In addition to the list of documents prepared, services such as filling out application forms, writing necessary petitions, and making travel health insurance can be used. Thanks to professional service in bureaucratic processes, you can focus on your work and spend time with your loved ones. Preparation of the file, for appointment procedures with official authorities you can reach Inforeigner at 02127069614.