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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?

The applicant must be a resident.

Visa Types

Tourism Business Visa Cultural, Sports or Study Family / Friend Visit Airport transit visa (A Type) Truck Drivers Residence Permits

Documents Required

⚠️ Please click here for the checklist.

Travel Medical Insurance: Applicants (including children) for a short-stay visa (C Type) must have travel medical insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death during their stay(s) in the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries must have valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition, such applicants must sign the statement in the application form declaring that they are aware of the need to have travel medical insurance for subsequent stays. Family members of EU citizens are exempt from the requirement to have travel medical insurance.

Passport or other travel document: with a validity exceeding at least 3 months after your scheduled return, issued within the last 10 years and must contain at least 2 blank pages. Copies of the pages with visas for the last 3 years and pages with personal information.

Visa Application Form: Completed and personally signed. If the applicant is a minor, signature(s) of the legal guardian(s) is required.

One recent photograph: Not older than 3 months, 3,5 cm x 4,5 cm in color, preferably biometric and with white background.

Visa Fee: Children between 0-12 years old will not be charged.

Flight reservation: Reservation for return flight or supporting documents for other means of travel. (Vehicle registration, driving license, car insurance).

Hotel Reservation: Confirmed hotel reservation valid for entire stay. The dates of the hotel reservation should correspond to your flight reservation. If other Schengen countries are to be visited, please add travel programme.

Travel programme: If other Schengen countries are to be visited, information about entrance to Schengen countries and detailed information of entire trip

For minor applicants: Recent and written parental consent in original from the parent(s) who doesn’t accompany the child, verified by a Notary Public in Turkey, submitted with copy of parent(s) ID. This condition does not apply if the travelling parent or legal guardian holds the parental authority alone.

If applicant is employed: Letter of employer and approval for leave, on official paper, bearing the seal of the workplace, indication the address and contact telephone number, position and salary rate. SGK (social security) registration document and SGK ‘hizmet dökümü’ with QR Code /payment of premium , Tax registration certificate, copy of the bulletin of the trade register, copy of the company registration in the chamber of commerce and list of authorized signatures.

Pay slip: of the last 3 months. (must be signed and stamped by your employer )

If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company: Tax registration certificate, copy of the bulletin of the trade register, copy of the company registration in the chamber of commerce and list of authorized signatures./BAGKUR

If the applicant is a civil servant: Letter of the office you work for. (must be signed and stamped by your employer )

If the applicant is a farmer: Farmer certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture, proof of grown products/land.

If the applicant is retired: Proof of pension (either bank account or pensioner booklet).

If the applicant is a student: Student certificate (öğrenci belgesi). Students with compulsory attendance at school should provide permission for leave outside the holidays.

If the applicant is unemployed: Documents of the person who financially provides for you. If the trip is sponsored by a third person, you may provide financial documents of the sponsor.

Documents supporting financial status: Evidence of how applicant intends to finance his/her trip and support himself/herself for the duration of the visit – a detailed , signed and stamped bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover all costs, or financial documents of sponsor.

Residence permit for foreigners: Copy of Turkish residence permit for non-Turkish applicants.

Please note: Providing a complete file with all documents as specified above will increase the chance of receiving a response without delay. Please be informed that this is not an exhaustive list, the provision of all the documents listed above in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted. The Slovenia Embassy in Ankara has the right to ask for any other additional documents it considers necessary. There is no option to request submitted documents to be returned please provide copies of all original documents which you would like to get back.

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).

  • Prepare the required documents. If your documents are not in the required language, you may need to get translations prepared before applying.

  • The application form can be obtained at the Visa Application Centre or you can download it, complete it, print it and bring it with you 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.

  • Dear applicants, please kindly be informed that you do not need to book an appointment for Residence Permits.

• Pay the Fees: You will need to pay your Visa application fee of 80 € (for adults) or 40 € (for children between 6-12) and a service fee of 26.60 €. These amounts should be paid in Cash 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

If all required documentation is in order, short term Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 working days, excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre, and number of days required for transportation of documents to Ankara accordingly.

How to Book an Appointment

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