TURKISH VISAS & PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

This section covers Turkish visas and permits requirements for working, living and retiring in Bodrum, Fethiye, Dalaman, Turkey. EU citizens do not need to apply visa for a stay of up to three months in Turkey you get this at the airport at a cost of £10 or €20 - you just go to the visa desk before going through passport control and get a stamp.  Otherwise, generally, visitors to Turkey need a visa for Turkey, which can be obtained from the Turkish diplomatic representation outside Turkey who cover all Turkish visa requirements.  In most cases, a passport must be valid for at least three additional months from the date of entry to Turkey.  There is a further group of countries whose citizens may stay in Turkey on presentation of a passport only, without a visa, for a period of 1 - 3 months.

Work permit information for Turkey: Foreign residents who are interested in working in Turkey must obtain a work permit, which is subject to an investigation to ensure that the worker is skilled, and has no criminal record.  It is the responsibility of the Turkish employer to obtain a work permit before the arrival of the employee.  A work permit is usually valid for two years, with an option to extend.

Residential permits for foreign residents are granted for a period of up to two years, with an option to extend.  Separate residential permits must be obtained for the spouse and children of a foreign resident.