--- title: Turquoise Card — Turkey (2026) description: Free complete guide to the Turquoise Card visa for Turkey. Eligibility, costs, documents, process, and FAQ. Updated 2026. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Ad spot · 728×90Advertise on MigrantIQBuy this spot [/advertise/?format=leaderboard&spot=Visa%20Detail%20Top] Turkey flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Ftr.png&w=3840&q=75] Visa guide TURQUOISE CARD Migration · 4-8 weeks /,. Turquoise Card immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: No fixed income threshold, merit-based… 3 min read·Turkey·Migration Apply on official site [https://en.goc.gov.tr/]All Turkey visas [/visas/turkiye/] No fixed income threshold, merit-based evaluation considering professional achievements, investment level, or contributions to Turkey ·, ·, · 4-8 weeks /, ·, Confirm fees and eligibility on the official portal · 3 min read No fixed income threshold, merit-based evaluation considering professional achievements, investment level, or contributions to Turkey ·, ·, · 4-8 weeks /, ·, Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Save visa to plan Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal ↗ [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] Review due soon AI-assisted. Parts of this page may be drafted with AI and editor-reviewed. Always confirm rules, fees, and hours on official government sources before you act. How we use AI [/about/ai/] · Editorial standards [/about/editorial-standards/] REQUIRED DOCUMENTS * - Valid passport. * - Application form. * - Proof of professional achievements. * - Investment documentation (if applicable). * - Health insurance. ESTIMATED COSTS * - minIncomePoints: No fixed income threshold, merit-based evaluation considering professional achievements, investment level, or contributions to Turkey * - minSavings: , * - pathToPr: , * - pathToCitizenship: , APPLICATION STEPS 1. Gather required documents. 2. Submit application online or in person. 3. Attend an interview if required. 4. Wait for processing (4-8 weeks). 5. Receive the Turquoise Card. Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] COMMON REJECTION REASONS * - Insufficient proof of professional achievements. * - Incomplete application or missing documents. * - Failure to meet merit-based evaluation criteria. APPLICATION TIPS * - Ensure all documents are complete and accurate. * - Highlight your professional achievements in your application. * - Consider seeking advice from immigration experts. OVERVIEW Turquoise Card immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: No fixed income threshold, merit-based evaluation considering profess * Leads to permanent residency: No * Requires job offer: No * Language required: No * Minimum education: Not specified * Validity: Initially valid for 3 years, can be extended. * Stay duration: Holders can stay in Turkey as long as the card is valid. * Financial requirement: No fixed income threshold, merit-based evaluation considering professional achievements, investment level, or contributions to Turkey. QUICK ELIGIBILITY CHECK Use this self-check for Turquoise Card. It does not replace official legal assessment. I have a qualifying job offerI have required language test evidence Education LevelHigh schoolDiplomaBachelor or higher Result: Likely eligible baseline Application checklist TRACK YOUR TURQUOISE CARD PREPARATION Check items off as you prepare. Progress is saved in this browser and can be synced from My Plan. 0 / 14 complete * Confirm Turquoise Card requirements on the official Turkey immigration source.Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) * Review the eligibility rules and note anything that needs evidence.Check whether this pathway accepts self-sponsored applicants. * Prepare document: Valid passport.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Application form.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Proof of professional achievements.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Investment documentation (if applicable).Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Health insurance.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Complete step: Gather required documents. * Complete step: Submit application online or in person. * Complete step: Attend an interview if required. * Complete step: Wait for processing (4-8 weeks). * Complete step: Receive the Turquoise Card. * Pay only through official channels and save receipts.Avoid bank transfers to personal accounts or agents promising guaranteed approval. * Save a full copy of forms, uploads, payment receipts, and appointment confirmations. Clear checklistSync checklist in My Plan → [/plan/] Browse embassies in Turkey → [/embassies/in/turkiye/] · Confirm insurance and appointment rules on the official portal. BENEFITS & WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS * - Citizenship timeline:, Trust & safety BEFORE YOU PAY OR SUBMIT DOCUMENTS Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract. Scam alerts and related laws are in the sidebar. Official portal → [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] GET VISA CHECKLIST UPDATES Receive relevant reminders and source updates for Turquoise Card in Turkey. Get reminders SOURCES & REFERENCES Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ. * Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı (Presidency of Migration Management) [https://en.goc.gov.tr/] Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements. * MigrantIQ visa record Last verified 2026-05-29. Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo PLAN YOUR NEXT STEPS * All visas · TurkeyIndex [/visas/turkiye/] * TurkeyCountry [/countries/turkiye/] * Arrival checklistChecklist [/checklist/turkiye/] * Eligibility quizTool [/tools/eligibility/] * Pick a corridor calculatorCalculator [/calculator/] * Immigration Q&AQ&A [/qa/] * People storiesStories [/stories/?corridor=turkiye] * Save to My PlanPlan [/plan/] Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. 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