Last updated 2025-06-08
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Granted to journalists, media and press workers assigned to work in Turkey. Requires an assignment letter, press credentials and approval from Turkish authorities, a work permit.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the period of stay or at least 6 months as from the date of arrival in Turkey (unless exempt by country-specific agreements).
Travel health insurance
Coverage of 30 000 Euros covering the period of stay in Turkiey.
Visa application form
Duly filled and signed by the applicant. This usually requires using the pre-application system of Turkish sticker visa.
Photo
With a white background that were taken within the last 6 months, depicting the full face clearly and completely visible without shadow and without specs.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Proof of financial mean
Bank statements, payslips, tax returns, invitation letter with financial obligations, or any other proof of income. Recommended minimum amount is about €50 per person (adult) per intended travel day in Turkey.
Proof of accommodation
A copy of hotel reservation, rental contract, letter from friends/family in Turkey, ect.
Proof of family ties
A marriage or divorce certificate, a child's birth or adoption certificate, and other documents that clearly demonstrate family ties or custody.
Travel history
Includes previous visas and stamps in a passport.
Affidavit letter
In case applicant has a sponsor. From sponsor on a stamp paper for the covering of the expenses along with the proof of income (like business letter, bank statement, salary, duration of the employment etc.)
Certificate of criminal record
Confirming no criminal record in the applicant’s home or residence country.
Medical certificates
Health certificates, vaccination certificates, etc. depending on the purpose of the visit, citizenship and country of submission of documents by the applicant.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other supporting document confirming applicant's resident status if the country of residence is different from that listed in a passport.
Registration documents
For companies, schools, businesses and organizations inviting the applicant.
Income tax return
If applicable. Proof of payment of income tax or profit tax for the last three years. Showing the amount of tax paid to the government by the relevant taxpayer.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents to confirm them in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and any dependents for the duration of the stay in the country.
Strong ties with the home country and valid reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay.
Clean personal and legal history, no criminal record or legal issues, and compliance with the minimum health requirements set by the country’s authorities.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Long stay
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Working
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranasupp@outlook.comConsular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
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