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Information about the required documents can be found on the website

The status of the application can be tracked at the link

Who Can Apply?

SHORT STAY (C TYPE VISA) – only residents of Turkey

NATIONAL/LONG STAY (D TYPE VISA) – residents of Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Iran, Kosovo, North-Macedonia, Serbia, Syria

Visa Types

Short Stay Visa Business

• Tourist

• Visiting Family and Friends

• Attending Cultural or Sports Events or Conferences

• EU/ EEZ Citizen (not Latvia) Family Members Traveling Together With Them

Long Stay Visa

• Erasmus and other Exchange Students

• Employment

• Remote Work

• Students (full time, master degree)

• OCMA decision (in cases of successful residence permit applications)

• Voluntary Work

Documents Required

⚠️ Dear Applicant

Please click for the required documents.

If you are a citizen of a countries listed on the link, please complete the form below.

Additional application form for citizens of countries which are subjects of additional assessment

1. Fully Completed and Signed Online Application Form:

   • Link to the application portal.

2. Additional Application Form:

   • Additional application form for citizens of countries which are subjects of additional assessment (If you are a citizen of the countries in the link).

3. Passport:

   • Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the end date of the planned trip).

4. Flight / Travel Reservations:

   • Flight/travel reservations or other proof of intended transport.

5. Proof of Accommodation:

   • Evidence of hotel bookings or travel plan.

6. Complete Extract of the Civil Registry:

   • Complete extract of the civil registry.

7. Travel Medical Insurance:

   • Proof of adequate travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, which is valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses that might arise in relation to urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment, accidental death or repatriation for medical reasons. The minimum coverage must be 30,000 EUR.

8. Proof of Means of Subsistence:

   • Bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, proving the source of regular income, signed and confirmed by the bank.

   • Proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar).

9. Documents for Employed Applicants:

   • Letter from the employer and/or approval for leave.

   • SGK (social security) registration document.

10. Documents for Company Owners:

    • The company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register.

    • Tax statement.

11. Documents for Retired Applicants:

    • Proof of pension (bank statement or pension card).

12. Documents for Students:

    • Student certificate.

13. Documents for Minors:

    • If the applicant is a minor/under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only: statement from his/her parents approved by a notary public (this condition shall not apply if the parent travelling is a single parent or holds sole parental authority).

14. Documents for Non-Turkish Nationals:

    • Original of the proof of residence in Turkey, valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States (copy will be made by the visa application centre when submitting documents).

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application).

  • Once you are ready to apply, you can fill the visa application form, complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Center (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book an Appointment: Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment.

  • If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

• Pay the Fees: Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment will be made at the time of your appointment.

  • You can pay the visa fee at the visa application centre

• Submit Application: Attend the appointment at the visa center, submit your documents, and provide biometrics.

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application).

• Collect your passport: After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

Processing Time

C type (Schengen) visa applications shall be lodged no more than six months, and for seafarers in the performance of their duties no more than nine months, before the start of the intended visit, ad, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before the start of intended visit.

Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days after their arrival at the Embassy. That period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

How to Book an Appointment

Booking a slot for your visa application can be a daunting task, especially during high travel seasons. This is where Visard.io simplifies the process:

• Instant Notifications: Receive updates on available appointment slots.

• Convenience: Avoid the hassle of manually searching for slots.