--- title: Turkey Visa Options description: Explore visa options for Turkey, including requirements, process, and key costs. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Ad spot · 728×90Advertise on MigrantIQBuy this spot [/advertise/?format=leaderboard] Turkey flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Ftr.png&w=3840&q=75] Visa hub TURKEY VISA OPTIONS Compare 16 published pathways for Turkey, including eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps. Official immigration portal [https://en.goc.gov.tr/]Turkey country guide [/countries/turkiye/] Turkey visas: browse published pathways below, then confirm fees, forms, and appointments on the official immigration portal before you apply. Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Visa fit wizard WHICH TURKEY VISA FITS ME? Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision. 16 route(s) Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/] Match 1Work62% fit WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work visas require a job offer from a sponsoring employer. Many lead to permanent residency and allow family members to join you. Read guide → [/visas/turkiye/work-employment/] Why it fits * Matches your work for an employer goal. * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Often bachelor's or recognised vocational equivalent. Check carefully * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer. Match 2Business58% fit BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones. Read guide → [/visas/turkiye/business-investor/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 3Residency48% fit LONG-TERM RESIDENCE ## Who is the Long-Term Residence for in Turkey? Turkey's Long-Term Residence Permit is available to those who have legally resided in the country for eight years. ## What are the requireme Read guide → [/visas/turkiye/long-term-residence/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 4Family42% fit FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family / spouse visas let you join a citizen or settled-resident family member. Most allow you to work and lead toward permanent residency. Read guide → [/visas/turkiye/family-spouse/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/business-investor/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/family-spouse/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] FAMILY RESIDENCE PERMIT Family · 60-90 days PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/family-residence/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/family-residence-permit40] CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT Migration · 3-6 months for citizenship /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/citizenship-by-investment/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] FAMILY RESIDENCE PERMIT Migration · 2-4 weeks /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/family-residence-permit/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT Migration · 4-8 weeks /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/long-term-residence-permit/] SHORT-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT Migration · 2-4 weeks /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/short-term-residence-permit/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] TURQUOISE CARD Migration · 4-8 weeks /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/turquoise-card/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] WORK PERMIT Migration · 4-8 weeks /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/work-permit/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [—] LONG-TERM RESIDENCE Residency · 90 days PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/long-term-residence/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/long-term-residence-permit40] PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT Residency · 4-12 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/permanent-residency/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT Student · 30-60 days PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/student-residence/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/student-residence-permit40] STUDENT VISA Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/student/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] TOURIST / VISITOR VISA Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/tourist-visitor/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] TOURIST E-VISA Tourist · 24 hours PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/tourist-evisa/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/] WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/turkiye/work-employment/]Apply on Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. 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