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5-15d processing

Foreign nationals seeking medical treatment at Turkish healthcare facilities, plus accompanying persons

Issued for medical treatment in Türkiye; a separate 'Accompaniment' visa is available for a companion of the patient. Applied at Turkish missions via the official visa pre-application system. For extended treatment the stay can be continued on a short-term residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management. Fee varies by nationality.

15-60d processing

Spouse, children or dependants joining a family member who is a Turkish citizen or legal resident

Listed under Türkiye's 'Other' visa category as Family Unification. Applied at a Turkish mission via the official visa pre-application system; on arrival the holder obtains a family residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management. Fee and requirements vary by nationality and sponsor status.

multiple entry10-30d processing~$80

Full-time study at Turkish educational institutions

For study programs at Turkish universities and language schools. Requires official acceptance letter from a registered Turkish educational institution. Applied via the official visa pre-application system (visa.gov.tr) and Turkish embassy/consulate. Upon arrival, student must register with authorities and obtain student residence permit.

multiple entry30-90d processingonline

Highly qualified professionals, scientists, investors, and prominent cultural/sports figures - grants indefinite work rights

Issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (International Labour Force Directorate) to qualified foreigners, investors, scientists, and cultural figures. Confers rights equivalent to an indefinite (permanent) work permit. Issued with a 3-year transition period that becomes indefinite on application before expiry (extension requests within 180 days of expiry). Spouse and dependent children receive documents serving as residence permits. Distinct from the standard employer-tied work permit.

multiple entry30-90d processing~$120valid 365donline

Employment in Turkey

Issued by Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Employer-sponsored application. Initial permit 1 year, extendable to 3 years then indefinite. Foreign worker quota rules: generally max 1 foreigner per 5 Turkish employees. Online application via calismaizni.gov.tr. Applicant must apply within Turkey on a valid residence permit or from abroad.

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Remote workers and freelancers employed by or contracting with companies based outside Türkiye

Launched 2024 via the official GoTürkiye platform. Requirements: aged 21-55, a university degree, and minimum income of USD 3,000/month (USD 36,000/year); work must be for companies outside Türkiye. Two steps: obtain a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate online, then apply for the visa at a Turkish consulate. Grants a short-term residence permit up to 1 year, renewable. Open to nationals of 34 eligible countries (EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, etc.).

multiple entryvalid 180d

Official duty assignments and diplomatic courier services for holders of diplomatic, service, special, and official passports

Listed by Türkiye's MFA as a distinct 'Official Visas' purpose category (duty assignment, courier service), alongside the Tourist/Businessperson, Student, Work, and Other visa categories. Holders of diplomatic, service, special and official passports apply for this purpose through the same official visa pre-application system used for ordinary sticker visas (visa.gov.tr / konsolosluk.gov.tr). Fee, entries and validity vary by nationality and by any bilateral exemption/reciprocity agreement; many diplomatic/service passport holders are visa-exempt or fee-exempt under separate bilateral arrangements reflected in Türkiye's visa-free policy list.

multiple entry90-180d processing~$500

Citizenship via real estate, capital, bank deposit, government bond investment, or employment creation

Routes confirmed via the Investment Office of the Presidency (invest.gov.tr): (1) Real estate investment USD 400,000+, with a title deed restriction on resale for at least 3 years; (2) Fixed capital investment USD 500,000+; (3) Bank deposit USD 500,000+ in a Turkish bank, not withdrawn for at least 3 years; (4) Government bonds USD 500,000+, not sold for at least 3 years; (5) Employment creation for at least 50 people. Citizenship is subject to the decision of the President of the Republic of Türkiye after meeting a qualifying criterion. Application filed with the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı, 250+ office locations). Citizenship confers a Turkish passport and full rights; dual citizenship is permitted. Previous official_url (goc.gov.tr/citizenship-by-investment) returned 404 as of July 2026 and has been replaced with the Investment Office's official program page.