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Türkiye visas

Türkiye business visa

Turkey has visitor visas for business meetings and commerce. Visa-free business entry is also available to eligible passport holders.

Ways to get a Türkiye business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Passport holders whose visa-free permission covers business, subject to nationality and document restrictions.

    Stay
    Generally 90 days within any 180 days. Russia: 60 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180 days. Brunei, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia and Thailand: 30 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180 days. Belarus: 30 days per entry, within 90 days in any one year.

    Passports that qualify (95)

  2. Business meeting or commerce visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers visiting for business meetings or commerce who need a visa for that purpose.

    1. Select the business meeting or commerce purpose.
    2. Obtain the appropriate visa from a Turkish diplomatic mission before travel if required.

  3. Conference, seminar or meeting visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers attending a conference, seminar or meeting who need a visa for that purpose.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for an entry exemption need the appropriate visa.

Who doesn't

Eligible passport holders can enter without a visa for business within their allowed stay. Some visa-free permissions cover tourism only.

What to bring

  • A passport normally valid for at least 60 days beyond the maximum allowed stay, or an accepted alternative document.

Good to know

  • Visa-free business visitors must not work or claim public funds.
  • Visitor visa purposes also include conferences, seminars and meetings.
  • A business visit and employment have separate visa purposes.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Türkiye?

Business visitors who do not qualify for an entry exemption need the appropriate visa. Eligible passport holders can enter without a visa for business within their allowed stay. Some visa-free permissions cover tourism only.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Türkiye?

There are 3 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Business meeting or commerce visa (a visa from an embassy); Conference, seminar or meeting visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Türkiye without a business visa?

Passport holders whose visa-free permission covers business, subject to nationality and document restrictions.

How long can I stay on a Türkiye business visa?

Generally up to 90 days within any 180 days for eligible visa-free visitors, with passport-specific exceptions.

What documents do I need for a Türkiye business visa?

A passport normally valid for at least 60 days beyond the maximum allowed stay, or an accepted alternative document..

What rules do I have to follow on a Türkiye business visa?

Visa-free business visitors must not work or claim public funds.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Türkiye?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Türkiye visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Türkiye be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Türkiye business visa rules?

On Türkiye's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Türkiye?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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