How to get a Turkey visa from South Africa

• People with this visa visit the country for sightseeing, recreation or holiday.
• Holders of this visa can visit friends and relatives while in the country.
• It is used for short-term non-work purposes.
• Confirmed return ticket to South Africa showing entry and exit dates.
• Applicants of this visa cannot study in one of the institutions in the country.
• If you take up paid employment in the country, you will answer to the appropriate authorities.
• Original copy of minor’s birth certificate is required.
• A valid medical insurance is needed.
• The visa takes about 15 – 30 days to be ready.
• It is valid for a period of 180 days.
• Holders of this visa can gain multiple entry into the country.

• This visa allows its holders to visit the country on business activities.
• People with this visa can attend business meetings and sign business contracts with this kind of visa.
• You can attend conferences, seminars, job interviews or professional examination.
• You need to present a receipt of paid visa application fees.
• A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with in Turkey is required. The letter should include the purpose and duration of the visit to Turkey.
• If the company is going to take care of your feeding and accommodation, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Valid travel insurance.
• Flight ticket to South Africa with the valid entry and exit dates.
• Taking up paid job while in the country with this visa is illegal.
• You can not study with this visa.
• It is processed for a period of 15 – 30 days and ceases to be valid after 180 days.

• People who have been enrolled to one institution or the other would need this visa type.
• If the student’s program is not up after the 180-day validity, then the visa can be renewed.
• A letter from the institution in which the student has been admitted to confirming enrolment should be presented.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
• If you are a minor, a letter of consent signed by both your parents should be presented.
• Minors should ensure they have a copy of their birth certificate.
• A proof of that you have paid your visa application fees.
• Confirmed return flight ticket to South Africa.
• Proof that you can afford the tuition fees and cater for yourself throughout your stay in Turkey.
• The visa takes a period of 15 – 30 days to be processed.

• Applicants of this visa type visit the country to take up work.
• Work permit is needed before the person can take up work in the country.
• You cannot study with this visa type.
• Applicants of this visa require a valid medical insurance.
• Letter of invitation from your employer in Turkey stating the details of your work. This should include the salary that the worker will be paid.
• If you are a minor, a letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
• If you are a non-South African, your South African stay permit should be provided.
• A fee of $156 is paid by the holder of this visa type to obtain a work permit.
• This visa takes between 15 – 30 days to be processed.

• This visa is for researchers carrying out academic research in the country.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work in the country.
• Applicants require a valid medical insurance.
• If you are travelling with a minor, the visa application form of the minor should be signed by both parents of the minor. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor is also required.
• Holders of this visa should be willing to abide by all the rules and regulations in the country.
• You are expected to exit the country at the expiry of this visa.
• The visa is valid for 180 days.
• It is processed for a period of 15 days.

The processing time for your Turkey visa is 15 days.