Turkey Visas

1. Application Form: Completely filled with your details.
2. Job Offer Letter : Proof of your prospective job in form of a job offer letter, bearing prospective employer’s details, stamp and signature on the company’s letterheaded paper
3. Employment Contract: The signed employment contract between the applicant and the employer
4. Job Title: The applicant’s job title must be clearly identifiable both in English and Turkish versions in related documents. Turkish version of the job title will be considered for the application and it should not exceed 35 characters, including spaces. If no Turkish contract is available, the title in Turkish must be served in brackets. For example, General Director (Genel Müdür). This is very vital for the application. Any mistake might require lodging fresh application.
5. Work Visa Duration: The requested duration and dates for work visa MUST MATCH in Job Offer Letter, Employment Contract and Application Form. In case of any discrepancy, the Employment Contract will be taken as basis for the respective application and the applicant shall be liable for any problem arising directly or indirectly from such discrepancy. It should be either an exact date range like 01/09/2015 – 31/08/2016 for one whole year OR include a phrase like “to commence one (1) year from granting of work permit”. While the applicant can make full use of work visa duration, the applicant might lose some duration from the total. Applying dancers, animators/entertainers, acrobats must fill the three (3) page form.
   Passport: Applicant’s passport must be valid for the duration of employment and additional 60 days
   Passport Photocopy: A clean, legible copy of the applicant’s passport
   Permanent Resident Card: Non-British passport holders must present a valid resident card for UK
6. Photo: One (1) passport size photo which SHOULD BE FREE OF any crease, imprints or any other marks (e.g.: caused by paper clips)

Visa for Filming/Scientific Research/ Archeological Excavation:
If you wish to prepare documentary films related to scientific research and observation, make commercial and promotional films or conduct archeological excavations within Turkey you must obtain prior permission from Turkish authorities. You will thereafter be issued with the appropriate visa. Please contact the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in London for commercial and promotional films and the Turkish Embassy in London for all other permissions. Visa for Academic Research:

1. Visa application form to be filled in capital letters.
2. Passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of the visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
3. One passport size photograph of the applicant
4. An acceptance letter from the relevant authorities in Turkey(Library, University etc…)
5. Student or employer letter from the university in UK
6. Latest 2 months bank statement which shows reasonable amount of money.
7. If you have a sponsor, please submit sponsor’s letter, bank statements and passport copy.

University instructors are exempt from work permit. However, they have to submit a letter from Turkish Higher Education Board (YÖK). Additionally, they will need to submit the following documents to this Consulate General in person:

1. Passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of the visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
2. Visa application form to be filled in capital letters.
3. One passport size photograph of the applicant
4. A proof of a job offer normally in the form of a letter from the prospective employer

Visa for Filming/Scientific Research/ Archeological Excavation:
If you wish to prepare documentary films related to scientific research and observation, make commercial and promotional films or conduct archeological excavations within Turkey you must obtain prior permission from Turkish authorities. You will thereafter be issued with the appropriate visa. Please contact the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in London for commercial and promotional films and the Turkish Embassy in London for all other permissions. Visa for Academic Research:

1. Visa application form to be filled in capital letters.
2. Passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of the visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
3. One passport size photograph of the applicant
4. An acceptance letter from the relevant authorities in Turkey(Library, University etc…)
5. Student or employer letter from the university in UK
6. Latest 2 months bank statement which shows reasonable amount of money.
7. If you have a sponsor, please submit sponsor’s letter, bank statements and passport copy.

Foreigners may apply for an education visa only after they have enrolled in a Turkish university, school or a language course certified by the Ministry of Education.

1. Passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of the visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
2. One passport-size photograph of the applicant
3. An acceptance letter from the Turkish University or school or language course certified by the Ministry of Education
   If you would like to apply for a student visa as an Exchange Student, a confirmation letter from your school in United Kingdom is required
   Non British Citizens also required minimum 1 year valid residence permit
4. Latest 2 months bank statement which shows reasonable amount of money.( at least £3000 for 6 months stay)
   If you have sponsor, sponsor letter, bank statements and passport copy of sponsor.
5. Accomodation details, if available. please submit sponsor’s letter, bank statements and passport copy.

1. Visa application form to be filled in capital letters.
2. Passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of the visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
3. One passport size photograph of the applicant
4. An acceptance letter for internship from the Turkish authorities
   Student letter or graduation certificate from the university in UK
5. Latest 2 months bank statement which shows reasonable amount of money.( at least £3000 for 6 months stay)
   If you have a sponsor, please submit sponsor’s letter, bank statements and passport copy.
6. Accommodation details, if available.