Heading to Turkey for business? Here’s everything you need to know. A business visitor in Turkey is someone traveling for international business activities—like meetings, trade fairs, training, or site visits—but not working or being employed locally. If you plan to work or secure employment, you’ll need a work permit, not a business visa. In Turkey, business visitors may attend business meetings and negotiations, participate in industry events, trade fairs, or conferences, join training or courses hosted by Turkish companies, conduct company-site visits or investment scouting, and assist in trading goods or services on behalf of their company or government. Make sure to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and either a Business Visa or an e-Visa, depending on your nationality and eligibility. Option one: the Turkish Business e-Visa. It’s valid for 180 days from the issue date, available as single or multiple entry, and allows a stay of 30 or 90 days depending on your nationality. It’s a fast, fully online application with no embassy visit required. Why choose the e-Visa? It’s quick, stress-free, and entirely digital—perfect for short trips focused on meetings, trade shows, or training. Top business destinations in Turkey include Istanbul—an international hub with over 350 global connections via Istanbul Airport—and Ankara, the capital city served by Esenboğa Airport. In short: bring your valid passport, choose the right visa option, and plan your business activities. Turkey awaits!