Checklist for visa application Turkey|
Tourism
Applications should be submitted in person (also babies and children) and the following documents
must be submitted:
For every document, you must provide the original and one copy.
The documents submitted will not be returned. Only the travel document will be returned.
1. Application
1.1 A completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
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2. Travel Documents
2.1 A passport or other travel document.
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2.2 A copy of all pages of the passport.
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Please note:
• Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on
which you leave the Schengen area.
• Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty visa pages.
• Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago.
3. Evidence of legal residence
3.1 Non-Turkish nationals: Proof of residence in Turkey, valid three months beyond the
intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
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4. Photo
4.1 A passport photo that meets Dutch passport requirements. This photo cannot have been
taken more than 6 months ago and must bear a clear resemblance.
See: photo guidelines.
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5. Proof of travel
Note: make travel reservations which you can cancel, in case your visa request will be refused.
5.1 Travel arrangements: flight reservations, other proof of intended means of transport, or
proof of travel itinerary.
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5.2 Complete extract of the civil registry (Tam Tekmil Vukuatlı Nüfus Kayıt Örneği).
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5.3 Proof of accommodation: evidence of hotel booking or other proof of accommodation.
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5.4 Proof of means of subsistence:
• bank account statement showing movements over the last three months, proving the
source of regular income;
• proof of regular income such as salary slips of the last three months;
• pensioner booklet, if relevant;
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5.5 Documents to be presented by specific categories of applicants:
Employees:
Letter from employer and/or approval for leave containing the following information:
- indication of the consulate that the document is addressed to;
- the employee’s name and passport number;
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- date of start of employment and function;
- length the leave and whether it is paid or unpaid leave, except when travelling for
professional reasons;
- employer’s contact details; and
- name and position of the person signing the letter.
- SGK (social security) statement of employment (Sigortalı İşe Giriş Bildirgesi) and SGK
registration and service document (SGK tescil ve hizmet dökümü) with a readable QR
code.
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Farmers:
farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture.
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Company owners:
• the company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the
trade register.
• statement of taxes payment.
• company activity certificate (Faaliyet Belgesi).
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Students
(higher education): Student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey
(YÖK) with a readable QR code.
Other students or pupils: student certificate.
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Minors
Minor under the age of 18 years and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian
only:
Written consent (approved by a public notary) by the non-travelling parent(s)/legal
guardian(s) or proof (approved by a public notary) of sole custody of the travelling
parent/legal guardian.
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6. Proof of health insurance
6.1 The insurance policy has been taken out in your name.
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6.2 Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your
stay.
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6.3 At least € 30.000 of medical costs are reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency
treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death).
If your insurer will not provide an official document of this nature, you should take out
travel insurance with appropriate medical coverage for this trip with one that does.
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7. Visa
7.1 A visa, residence permit or passport which gives entry to your final destination after your
visit to the Schengen area.
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8. Payment
8.1 Payment of the visa fee.
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Please be aware of the following:
• You will not have your passport in your possession during the process of the visa application.
• An application without the complete set of documents according to the above mentioned checklist
may result in a rejection of your visa application.
• In case of refusal, visa fees are not refundable.
List of documents to be presented by visa applicants from Turkey according to the Commission Implementing
Decision of 29-07-2021 by the European Commission, in conformity with the list of supporting documents.
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