The Turkey work visa is a visa that you need if you are going to work in Turkey for a Turkish employer or carry out a longer work assignment in the country. In order to work legally in Turkey, both a work visa and a work permit are normally required. The application must usually be approved before departure.
At Alla Visum you can get help applying for a work visa to Turkey. You can begin the application online, upload documents, and get professional help throughout the process. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel.
About Turkey Work Visas
The Turkey work visa is an official visa for people who have received a job offer or employment with an employer in Turkey. The visa is used in conjunction with a work permit approved by Turkish authorities.
The visa is intended for people who are going to work, be employed, or perform professional assignments in Turkey. The application normally requires the participation of the Turkish employer, who submits additional documents to the relevant authorities.
As part of the process, the applicant usually needs to complete an in-person visit and interview at the Turkish embassy or consulate. At Alla Visum, we help prepare the documentation, book the appointment and coordinate the process. However, the applicant must be present in person at the booked visit.
Work visas are valid separately from tourist and business visas and give the right to work under the terms of the work permit granted. The period of validity and length of stay are determined by the Turkish authorities based on the scope of the employment.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- Employment Contract or Job Offer from Employers in Turkey
- Work permit application or reference number from the employer
- Documents proving education or professional qualifications may be needed
- Personal presence at interview may be required
Turkey can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Turkey Work Visa Rules
Important rules to know:
- The work visa is intended for people who are going to work legally in Turkey
- The employer in Turkey must normally participate in the application process
- A personal interview at the Turkish embassy or consulate is usually required before a decision can be made
- At Alla Visum, we help you book an interview and prepare the documents, but the applicant must attend the interview himself
- The validity and duration of the visa are determined by Turkish authorities based on the work permit
- The visa may only be used for the work on which the application is based
- The visa is not intended for tourism or study
- The final decision is always made by Turkey's immigration authorities
- An extension or renewal can normally be applied for at the competent authorities in Turkey and decided by the authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
Swedish citizens who plan to work in Turkey need a work visa and work permit before starting work. Although Swedish citizens can travel to Turkey for short stays without a visa for tourism, a special permit is required for work.
Turkey embassy in Sweden
The Turkish embassy in Stockholm is the official diplomatic representation of the Republic of Turkey in Sweden. The Embassy works to promote relations between Turkey and Sweden in areas such as trade, culture, education, tourism and diplomacy. The embassy also handles consular matters for Turkish citizens in Sweden as well as certain visa and immigration-related matters for people planning to travel to Turkey.
For people who are going to apply for a work visa to Turkey, an in-person visit and an interview at the Turkish embassy or consulate are included as part of the application process. At Alla Visum, we help prepare the application, collect documents, book an interview appointment and ensure that the documents meet current requirements. However, the applicant must be present at the booked interview and identification in person.
Embassy of Sweden in Turkey
The embassy of Sweden in Ankara is the official diplomatic representation of Sweden in Turkey. The embassy works with political, economic and cultural relations between Sweden and Turkey and offers consular support to Swedish citizens who are in the country. Sweden also has a consulate general in Istanbul that handles certain consular matters.
For people who plan to move to Sweden for work, studies, family ties or longer stays, different types of Swedish visas, work permits and residence permits may be relevant. All Visas assist with the application process by reviewing documents, preparing application documents, and providing support throughout the process to reduce the risk of errors and unnecessary delays.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Work Visas to Turkey
Yes. Foreign nationals who are going to work in Turkey need both a work permit and a work visa before starting work.
The work visa is used for entry into Turkey for the purpose of working. The work permit is issued by Turkish authorities and gives you the legal right to work in the country. In most cases, both are required.
No. You need to have a valid employment offer or employment contract from an employer in Turkey before the application can be submitted.
In most cases, the employer in Turkey submits a parallel application for a work permit while the employee applies for a work visa via Turkish consulate or embassy.
The processing time varies depending on the type of case and the workload of the authorities. The process usually takes a few weeks, but some cases may take longer.
The first work permit is usually granted for up to one year with the same employer. After that, it can often be extended if the employment continues.
If you change employers, a new application for a work permit is required because the permit is usually tied to the specific employer.
The requirements vary, but usually a passport, passport photo, employment contract or job offer, diploma, CV and other documents requested by the Turkish authorities are needed.
Yes. Many documents need to be translated into Turkish by an authorized translator and in some cases legalized or apostilled before they can be used in the application.
Yes. In many cases, spouses and minor children can apply for a residence permit as family members of a person with a valid work permit.
Family members do not automatically get the right to work. A separate application for a work permit may be required.
No. You must obtain the proper visa and work permit before starting work in Turkey.
If the application is rejected, it may in some cases be possible to appeal the decision or submit a new application after any deficiencies have been rectified.
People who have been working legally in Turkey for an extended period may become eligible for long-term residency under certain conditions.
The price starts from 4 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) and any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
We assist with document review, translations, legalizations, application documents, and guidance throughout the process to ensure that the application meets the requirements of the Turkish authorities.
The rules depend on the nature of the work, the length of the stay and who the employer is. Contact us for an individual assessment of your situation.
Yes. The extension application must be submitted before the current permit expires and requires that the employment continues.
Yes. We help both employers and employees with documentation, application processes and regulatory requirements related to Turkish work permits.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Arbetsvisum
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
90 days
Requirements for Work Visas to Turkey
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Invitation
- Insurance
- Population registration