# 🇹🇷 Türkiye — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Türkiye from VisaPassage.
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18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | $54 | 1 day |
| Turkey Visa-Free Entry | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | $0 | — | — |
| Turkey Airport Transit (e-ATV) | eVisa · typically eligible | 1 day | — | $54 | 1 day |
| Turkey Sticker Visa (Tourism/Business) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | $160 | — |
| Turkey Medical Treatment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $160 | — |

- **Turkey e-Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, E-mail address, Credit/debit card · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.tr
- **Turkey Visa-Free Entry** — Key documents: Valid passport · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr
- **Turkey Airport Transit (e-ATV)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Onward ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.tr
- **Turkey Sticker Visa (Tourism/Business)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Biometric photographs, Travel itinerary / flight reservation, Proof of accommodation, Proof of financial means, Travel health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr
- **Turkey Medical Treatment Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Hospital acceptance letter, Proof of financial means, Health insurance or payment guarantee · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Student Visa and Student Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | TRY 9,000 | 56 days |

- **Turkey Student Visa and Student Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, University acceptance letter, Visa application form, Biometric photographs, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: up to 24 h/week · Study: Primary purpose; enrolled study · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: studyinturkiye.gov.tr

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Digital Nomad Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $220 | 30 days |
| Turkey Work Permit (Çalışma İzni) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 12,574.90 | TRY 9,000 | 30 days |

- **Turkey Digital Nomad Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, University diploma, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Biometric photograph, Digital Nomad Identification Certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer/clients · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: goturkiye.com
- **Turkey Work Permit (Çalışma İzni)** — Key documents: Employment contract, Valid passport, Biometric photograph, Work visa application reference, Employer's trade registry gazette, Employer's balance sheet and P&L, Fee payments · Rights: Work: Employer-tied; permit doubles as residence · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 8 years · Family: Family residence permit for dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: csgb.gov.tr

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Residence Permit by Property Ownership | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | — | 90 days |
| Turkish Citizenship by Investment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 300 days |
| Turkey Short-Term (Touristic) Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | — | 90 days |

- **Turkey Residence Permit by Property Ownership** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Title deed (tapu), Licensed valuation report, Biometric photographs, Valid health insurance, Proof of financial means, Fee payment receipts · Rights: Study: Study allowed; children get schooling · Residency after 8 years · Family: Spouse & children under 18 as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: en.goc.gov.tr
- **Turkish Citizenship by Investment** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of qualifying investment, Certificate of eligibility (uygunluk belgesi), Birth certificate, Marriage certificate / civil status documents, Biometric photographs, Special-category residence permit, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Full work rights as Turkish citizen · Study: Full study rights as citizen · Residency: Direct citizenship by investment · Family: Spouse & children under 18 included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: invest.gov.tr
- **Turkey Short-Term (Touristic) Residence Permit** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Biometric photographs, Proof of financial means, Valid health insurance, Proof of address, Fee payment receipts · Rights: Study: Study allowed; may need student permit · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: en.goc.gov.tr

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Retirement Residence (via touristic short-term permit) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | — | 90 days |
| Turkey Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | TRY 9,000 | — |

- **Turkey Retirement Residence (via touristic short-term permit)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Proof of pension income, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Biometric photographs · Rights: Study: Study allowed; may need student permit · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: en.goc.gov.tr
- **Turkey Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of funds, Return/onward ticket or funds for one, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Work max 6 months; AU/NZ only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: turkey.embassy.gov.au

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Family Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | TRY 11,000 | 90 days |
| Turkey Residence for Spouse of a Turkish Citizen (path to citizenship) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | TRY 11,000 | 90 days |
| Turkey Blue Card (Mavi Kart) for Former Citizens and Descendants | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Turkey Family Residence Permit** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passports, Marriage certificate, Birth certificates of children, Sponsor's ID or permit, Proof of sponsor income, Health insurance covering all family members, Proof of suitable accommodation (+1 more) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: en.goc.gov.tr
- **Turkey Residence for Spouse of a Turkish Citizen (path to citizenship)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Marriage certificate or Turkish family register extract, Turkish spouse's ID card, Proof of cohabitation/genuine marriage, Proof of income, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Health report · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: nvi.gov.tr
- **Turkey Blue Card (Mavi Kart) for Former Citizens and Descendants** — Key documents: Application petition, Foreign identity document or passport, Two photographs, Proof of former Turkish citizenship or descent · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: nvi.gov.tr

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey Turquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | TRY 11,000 | — |
| Turkey Long-Term Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | TRY 964 | — | — |

- **Turkey Turquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart)** — Key documents: Application via e-Permit system, Valid passport, Evidence of high qualification, Biometric photograph, Fee payment · Rights: Work: Indefinite work right · Study: Study allowed · Residency: Permanent work right; path to citizenship · Family: Spouse & dependent children get residence doc · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: csgb.gov.tr
- **Turkey Long-Term Residence Permit** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Previous residence permit card, Proof of stable income, Proof of no social assistance, Valid health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Biometric photographs · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: en.goc.gov.tr

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