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1(i) — Official Visit Visa (Resmi Ziyaret Vizesi)
VisasTurkey1(i) — Official Visit Visa (Resmi Ziyaret Vizesi)
TurkeyTurkey•Asia
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1(i) — Official Visit Visa (Resmi Ziyaret Vizesi)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

7-28 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

varies

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

For foreign nationals traveling to Turkey on official duty on behalf of their government or an international organization.

This visa is designed for foreign nationals conducting official government or international organization business in Turkey. It requires diplomatic or service passport status and formal documentation from the sending entity. It does not grant general work authorization and is strictly tied to the official nature of the visit.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Official note verbale from sending government or organization

Valid passport

Completed visa application form

Biometric photos

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Official note verbale

Valid passport

Visa application form

Biometric photos

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Expedited processing for officials
  • Diplomatic courtesies

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to official duty
  • Fees vary by reciprocity
  • Lack of official diplomatic or service passport
  • Not traveling on official government business

Application Process

1

Initiate via Pre-Application System

2

Submit note verbale to Turkish mission

3

Attend appointment if required

Application Forms

Pre-Application SystemFill online

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