Turkish Work Visa Application Form Guide

To get a work visa in Turkey there are some requirements one needs to fulfill. The rules and regulations are described clearly step by step in this guide. Visas are required to outside the border of one’s homeland. Also depending on the purpose of traveling the visas are of different types. Each type has its own requirements. To travel to Turkey with the purpose of performing a pre-arranged professional job and not for a permanent stay in Turkey, the immigrant will be required to apply for a work visa in Turkey.

Republic of Turkey Consular Procedures | Pre-application and Appointment

Below are the steps to follow for a pre-application and appointment for a Turkey work visa. By providing the required information needed for a successful appointment process it is possible to get a work visa in Turkey.

• Nationality & Visa Details
• To Be Applied to
• PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Type of Visa Requested: Work Visa
• Visa Conditions
• Purpose of Trip: Assigned Artists
• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Email Verification
• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Current Employer / Educational Institution Information
• TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Travel History
• Details of Your Travel
• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Visa Application
• Please Pick Date and Time for Your Appointment

Turkish Sticker Visa Application Guide

To see information about other visas in Turkey click below.

• Turkish Work Visa
• Turkish Official Visa
• Turkish Other Visa
• Turkish Student/Education Visa
• Turkish Tourist Businessperson Visa

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Please make sure the information you provide for the visa matches the information provided for your passport. Please refrain from providing wrong and misleading information otherwise the application will be revoked. Fields with an asterisk(*) are compulsory to fill up.

Nationality & Visa Details

Please select your nationality as provided in your passport.

Nationality *

Please select the type of travel document you will be using to travel.

Type of Travel Document *

Other

Diplomatic Passport

Service Passport

Special Passport

Refugee Travel Documents

Ordinary Passport

Stateless Travel Documents

Passport / Travel Documents for Foreigners

Please provide the number of the passport you will be using for the travel.

Passport Number *

Please select ‘work visa’ if your purpose of traveling is continuing a job in Turkey. Otherwise please select the appropriate visa type as per your travel purpose.

Type of Visa *

Please Select

Tourist / Businessperson

Official Visa

Student / Education Visa

Work Visa

Other Visa

Please select the purpose of the trip after selecting the visa type.

Purpose of Trip *

Please Select

Employment Purpose / Special Employment Purpose

Assigned Lecturers/Academics

Assigned Sportsperson

Assigned Artists

Assigned Free Zone Workers

Assigned Journalists

Montage and Repairment Purposes

Please select the number of the entry you have requested to Turkey

Number of Entry Requested *

Please Select

Single Entry

Müteaddit Login

To Be Applied to

Please select the country you will be applying to

Country *

Please select the mission you will be applying to

Mission *

By selecting the box below you will be accepting all the terms and conditions set by the Turkish government and are willing to respond according to them.

I have read and accept the general terms and conditions and Turkish visa practice provisions.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Please carefully read through the list below showing the specific conditions and required documents of the type of Turkey visa that you are planning to apply for. Do not continue your application unless you make sure that you meet all the conditions.
• To find out more about our visa regime, please read "General Visa Information for Foreigners" document that you can access through the link on the information note. If you are eligible to apply for an Turkish eVisa, you will be notified by the system automatically and can directly shift to our e-Visa system by just clicking on «Proceed to e-Visa» button.

Type of Visa Requested: Work Visa

Visa Conditions

1. Foreigners lay their applications for work permit through our consular offices in the country of their residence or nationality.
2. Work Permit Applications are concluded positively or negatively by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Work Permits have equivalence to residence permits. Thus, should a working permit is approved by the Ministry, the foreigner is charged an Entry Visa Fee, Turkey Work Permit Certificate Fee and Residence Fee by the Turkish consular offices. Since Work Permit Card substitute residence permit in Turkey, "Work Annotated Visa" issued by these offices can only be used for entrance and for 90 days at maximum.
3. Work permit is granted to foreigners who will work in Free Zones in our country by the Ministry of Economy, to those to work in units under Ministry of Culture and Tourism by the mentioned Ministry and to foreign national personnel to work in universities by the Higher Education Board.
4. Applicants need to obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security pursuant to the Law numbered 4817 for private internship applications outside the provisions set forth in the Article 55 "Work Permit Exemption" title of Law Enforcement Regulation about Working Permits of Foreigners.
5. Article 55 of the Law Enforcement Regulation on Working Permits of Foreigners no. 4817 regulating working permit exemptions, the extent and the lengths of time the foreigners are exempt from working permit are stated. Those who meet the requirements below do not need to obtain a work permit.
6. Without prejudice to the provisions set out in specific laws and on condition that the foreigner and the employer fulfill their obligations resulting from other laws;
7. The persons exempted from work visa under the bilateral or multilateral agreements to which Turkey is a signatory party ,
8. The foreigners holding permanent residences abroad and wishing to visit Turkey temporarily with purposes of scientific studies, cultural and artistic activities for a period shorter than a month and with the aim of sporting activities for a period less than four months,
9. For the purpose of installation,maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment imported to Turkey, providing training for their utilization or transporting of defective equipment from Turkey and provided that they do not exceed the total stay of three months within a year as of the date of entry into Turkey and verify this condition with the documents that they will submit, the ones coming to Turkey,
10. For the purpose of training in the use of goods and services exported from or imported to Turkey and provided that they do not exceed three months totally within a year as of the date of entry into Turkey and verify this condition thanks to the documents that they will submit, the ones in Turkey
11. Being an entertainer, performer and etc. in charge at fair and circuses which are going to carry out activities outside the borders of certificated tourism establishments and provided that they do not exceed six months as of the date of entry into Turkey and verify this condition with the documents that they will submit, the ones in Turkey
12. On condition that it does not exceed two years and it will be limited to the period of study, the foreigners coming to state institutions and organizations together with the universities so as to enhance their information and good manners by veriying their state via the documents that they will submit,
13. Persons who notified the Turkish authorities on the fact that they will provide important services and contributions socio-cultural and technological fields and educational fields within a period not exceeding six months.
14. Persons visiting Turkey under the programs of the Center for European Union Education and Youth Programmes (National Agency),
15. The foreigners to go on a training under the framework of international trainee programmes sanctioned by the Higher Education Board, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
16. The foreigners who are the representatives of tour operators coming to Turkey on condition that the term of contract does not exceed eight months,
17. During the contracts of other athletes, trainers, football players whose requests are approved by Turkish Football Federation or General Directorate of Youth and Sports
18. By the bilateral protocols signed under the Rule no. I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, the foreign seafarers serving on vessels which have received " Conformity Approval Certificate" from the related administration and is registered in Turkish International Ship Registry Law and operate outside the cabotage line,
19. Foreign experts employed in the projects that are conducted within the scope of Turkey-European Union Financial Cooperation Programmes are not in need of obtaining a work visa during their term of office.
20. Within the scope of article 55, residence permits of the foreigners coming to Turkey are given as " Short Term" residence permits by Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration. Exemption periods cannot be extended, the foreigners under this provision can make use of exemption rules only once within one calendar year. However, it is required that it must have been three months as of the expiry date of the residence permit granted to the foreigner with the same purpose in order to exercise this right. In case of the need of working longer than the exemption period allows, the foreigner has to obtain a work visa through the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
21. Without being appointed on a permanent office in Turkey, international press members wishing to visit temporarily are not required to gain a "Visa Annotated for Press". It will be enough to obtain a tourist visa if the foreigner is subject to visa. In case of requirement, foreign press members coming for a short period can be issued a temporary press card by the Prime Ministry Directorate General of Press and Information ,and this card will be valid for their stays in Turkey. Temporary press card can be issued for a period for a maximim of three months and extended for another three months when necessary. Press members obtaining a short term residence permit are not additionally required to have a work permit. Appointed press members obtain a "Visa Annotated for Press" is subject to permission.

Purpose of Trip: Assigned Artists

Documents listed below are required by the Turkish consulate for processing your application. The list is specifically compiled in accordance with your purpose of visit. To affirm that you can provide each of them, please check the boxes below.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Biometric Photo
2. Assignment Letter Approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

I agree with the statements above.

Name *

Please enter your name as per your passport or birth certificate.

Surname

Please enter your surname as provided in your passport

Other Surname (if applicable)

Please provide if you have other surname/s

National ID Number

Please provide your ID number

Gender *

Please select your gender

Male

Female

Place of Birth *

Please enter your birthplace

Country of Birth *

Please enter your birth country

Marital Status *

Please select your marital status

Single

Married

Date of Birth *

Please enter your date of birth

DD.MM.YYYY

Name of Father

Please enter your father’s name

Name of Mother

Please enter your mother’s name

Nationality *

Please select your nationality (country of your origin)

Occupation *

Please select the profession you are engaged in

Agriculture

Armed / Security Force

Artist / Performer

Business

Caregiver and Babysitter

Construction

Culinary / Cookery

Driver / Lorry

Education and Training

Engineer

Finance and Banking

Government

Health / Medical

Information Technologies

Legal Professional

Other

Press /  Media

Professional Sportsperson

Religious Functionary

Researcher / Scientist

Retired

Seafarer

Self - Employed

Service Sector

Student  / Trainee

Tourism

Unemployed

E-Mail *  

Please enter your email address

Security Code *

Please enter the security code mailed in your email address

Email Verification

I have indicated [email protected] access your e-mail was sent to a reference number. Please enter the reference number sent to you.

Reference Number *

Please enter the reference number mailed to your email address in less than 10 minutes.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please provide your contact information. Note that the information you provide will be used to contact you for proceeding further.

Contact Information To Reach You

Ref No        269101817816747

Address *

Please enter your current address with a description

City *

Please select the city you are residing in

Postal Code

Please provide the postal code of the area you are residing in

Country *

Please select the country you are residing in

Telephone *

Please provide the telephone number you are available in

Telephone (Mobile) *

Please provide your personal mobile phone number

E-Mail *

Please provide your personal email address

Current Employer / Educational Institution Information

Please provide contact information of the institution you are currently a part of.

Current Employer / Educational Institution Name

Please provide correct information about your workplace

Address

Please enter the address of your current employer or educational institute

City

Please select the city of your workplace

Postal Code

Please select the postal code of your workplace

Country (Address)

Please enter the country of your workplace

Telephone

Please enter the telephone number of your workplace

Email

Please enter the official email address of your workplace

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Please provide travel information according to your passport. Be aware to avoid making any mistake or providing wrong information.

Travel Document

Type of Travel Document *      Ordinary Passport

Please select the type of your passport

Passport Number *

Please enter your passport number

Passport Issue Date *

Please enter the exact date of issue of your passport

Do you hold a travel document without an expiry date? *          Yes  No

Please select the answer suitable for your case

Passport Expiry Date *                DD.MM.YY

Please provide the expiry date of the passport you will be using to visit Turkey

Issuing Authority *

Please select the authority that issued your passport

Issuing State *

Please select the state that issued your passport

Travel History

Please read the question fields carefully and select the answers applicable for you

If you have an official residence permit in a country other than your country of origin (your nationality), do you have permission to return to that country? *

Yes  

No

Not Applicable

If you are traveling to a different final destination and transiting Turkey, do you have an entry permit for your final destination country? *

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Have you ever been issued a Turkish visa or a residence / work permit? *

Yes

No

Have you ever been denied for a Turkish visa or a residence / work permit? *

Yes

No

Has your admission to Turkey ever been refused at the point of entry? *

Yes

No

Have you ever been deported from or required to leave Turkey? *

Yes

No

Have you ever overstayed your visa or residence / work permit in Turkey? *

Yes

No

Have you ever committed any serious crime in Turkey? *Yes

No

Has your visa or residence / work permit ever been canceled or revoked by Turkish authorities? *Yes

No

Details of Your Travel

Please provide details of your travel with a description.

Means of Transport *

Please select your traveling means to turkey

Please Select

Land

Air

Sea

Train

Duration of Stay (Days) *

Please enter the number of days you will be staying in Turkey

Date of Arrival *     DD.MM.YYYY

Please enter the estimated date of your arrival in Turkey

Address (TR) * Please provide the name of reference person or company as well as contact person in this company, inviting you to Turkey. If not available, please provide name of the hotel or your temproarary accommodation address arranged for your stay in Turkey.

City *

Please enter the name of the city you will be arriving to in Turkey

Postal Code

Please enter the postal code of the area of your arrival in Turkey

Telephone (TR) *

Please provide the telephone number of the your residence of your arrival in Turkey

Do you have travel and / or health insurance valid throughout your visit to Turkey? *

Please select the answer applicable for your case

Yes  No

Who will cover your travel expenses and / or living costs during your stay in Turkey? *

Please Select

Myself

Host person (s)

Host company

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Biometric Photo 

Allowed File Extensions : .jpg,.jpeg - Max. File Size : 2 MB

2. Assignment Letter Approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism 

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Review

 Please check once again the information and documents you have provided so far. If all of the content is correct to the best of your knowledge, proceed to the appointment page by submitting your application form.

If you will be accompanied by other family members during your travel, you can create a joint application by clicking 'Add New Person' button below.

Below is an example of how your travel application should look like after you have provided your information

Visa Application

Reference No

269101817816747

Type of Visa

Work Visa

Purpose of Trip

Assigned Artists

Appointment Information

T. C. Los Angeles Başkonsolosluğu

8500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900

Name Surname            Actions

Carl

ER45787547

VISA PRE-APPLICATION IS COMPLETED

You have not made an appointment yet! Please download 'Visa Pre-Application Form' first and make your appointment after confirming your application.

Congratulations! You have successfully submitted your application. Thank you for using the Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa. Please do not forget to download and print off your application form. Applicants are expected to bring the original copies of their uploaded supporting documents as well as a hard-copy of their application form when they come to our consular office. Also, if you have scheduled an appointment, you are advised to be present at the Turkish consular office at least 5-10 mins before the specified time.

Carl ER45787547

Visa Application

Reference No

269101817816747

Type of Visa

Work Visa

Purpose of Trip

Assigned Artists

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