Official visa classifications for entry to the Republic of Türkiye
Visa applications made for the purpose of working for an employer in Türkiye. This visa type is evaluated together with the work permit process.
Note: Photocopies or scanned documents are not accepted for employment documents. All contract documents must be originals.
Visa type for foreign nationals who wish to visit family members or friends living in Türkiye.
Issued for persons who wish to travel to Türkiye for tourism, sightseeing or vacation purposes.
Visa type issued for tour operator representatives to enter Türkiye.
Issued for students who wish to study at universities or official educational institutions in Türkiye.
For students who are actively continuing their education in Türkiye and need to reapply for a visa due to expired residence permit:
Visa type issued for athletes who will play in sports clubs or participate in sporting activities in Türkiye.
Visa issued for seafarers or ship personnel to enter Türkiye within the scope of their duties.
Visa applications made for the purpose of visiting official authorities in Türkiye.
Visa applications for technical personnel who will work on assembly projects in Türkiye.
Note: Photocopies or scanned documents are not accepted for employment documents. All documents in the contract section must be originals.
Visa applications made for the purpose of receiving health services in Türkiye.
Visa type issued for persons who will enter Türkiye for the purpose of filming or documentary production.
Visa applications made for the purpose of participating in cultural or artistic activities in Türkiye.
Visa applications made for the purpose of attending education programs, conferences, seminars or official meetings in Türkiye.
Visa applications made for the purpose of commercial activities, business meetings, business partnerships or company visits in Türkiye.
Visa applications made for the purpose of accompanying a person traveling to Türkiye. The applicant applies for this visa type to accompany a person who holds a Türkiye visa.