Official visa classifications for entry to the Republic of Türkiye
Long-term visa applications made to settle with spouse, children or first-degree family members who are legally residing in Turkey or are citizens of the Republic of Turkey. This visa type is evaluated for ensuring family unity in Turkey.
Visa type for foreign nationals who wish to make short-term visits to family members or friends living in Turkey. Evaluation is made based on visit duration and inviting person information.
Visa applications made for the purpose of working for an employer in Turkey. This visa type is evaluated together with the work permit process and may grant long-term residence rights.
Visa issued for foreign nationals who wish to receive Turkish language education in Turkey. Covers the purpose of stay during language education.
Issued for students who wish to study at universities, high schools or official educational institutions in Turkey.
Visa applications made for commercial meetings, business connections, contract negotiations or short-term commercial activities in Turkey.
Visa type issued for passengers who will transit through Turkey to another country.
Issued for persons who wish to travel to Turkey for tourism, sightseeing or vacation purposes.
Issued for students who will participate in internship, Erasmus or similar international exchange programs in Turkey.
Visa applications made for participation in cultural, artistic, academic or sports events.
Visa applications made for the purpose of receiving health services in Turkey.
Issued for persons who will travel to Turkey for planned medical treatment and operations.
Short-term visa type issued for participation in meetings, conferences, seminars or fairs.
Visa type issued for drivers and transport personnel who will enter Turkey for the purpose of transporting cargo or passengers within the scope of international road, sea or air transportation.
Visa type issued to persons with diplomatic passport, service passport or assigned with official duty who will travel to the Republic of Turkey within the scope of official duty.
Visa issued for seafarers or ship personnel on duty on ships that will dock at Turkish ports to enter Turkey within the scope of their duties.
Visa type issued for persons who will travel to Turkey on temporary duty on behalf of government institutions, international organizations or official authorities.
