If you intend to work in Turkey, it is necessary to submit an application for a Turkish visa beforehand. The specific visa required depends on the nature of your employment and the entity compensating you for your services, as well as the duration of your intended stay in the country.
For most foreign nationals traveling to Turkey for leisure purposes, a tourist visa is typically mandatory. Fortunately, a majority of nationalities can acquire an electronic tourist visa for Turkey.
Eligibility Criteria for Turkish e-Visa:
To be eligible for an online Turkey Visa, you (and your employer) must meet the following criteria:
- Employed by an entity outside Turkey.
- Continuation of employment with this entity during your stay in Turkey.
- No engagement in work for Turkish organizations.
- No establishment of a company or other organization while in Turkey.
Requirements for Turkish e-Visa:
The requirements for obtaining a work visa vary based on the specific visa category aligned with your purpose for entering Turkey. The potential categories include:
- Individuals with employment or a specific employment purpose.
- Lecturers or academics.
- Athletes.
- Artists.
- Free zone workers.
- Journalists.
- Assembly and repair personnel.
Once you identify the appropriate visa type, applicants can submit an online application, providing details about themselves and the purpose of their travel. Subsequently, they will receive an interview appointment and will be required to furnish relevant documents, including:
- Valid passport.
- Two recent passport photos (taken within the last six months).
- Criminal record certificate.
- Employment or service contract.
- Translated diploma or preliminary certificate of completion.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of residence in Turkey.
- Evidence of approximately 368 Turkish lira per day for each day spent in Turkey.
- Proof of return flight.