This card can be given to the following foreigners
Foreigners considered highly qualified investors in terms of their level of investment or export volume, the scale of employment they provide, or their contribution to scientific and technological development, among other criteria.
The foreigners considered as a highly qualified workforce in terms of education level, Professional knowledge and experience, contribution to science and technology and similar qualifications,
Scientists or researchers who contribute to scientific and technological development, or who conduct research in fields such as science, industry, and technology, which are deemed strategic and beneficial to the country at an international level.
The foreigners who are successful at the international level in the terms of cultural, artistic, or sport activities.
The foreigners who contribute to the intenational recognition or promotion of Turkey of Turkish culture, acting at the international level in matters related to Turkey’s national interests.
Application Process:
The Turquoise Card application can be submitted:
In Turkey: directly through the system using the foreigner’s identification number.
Abroad: via the Turkish embassy or Turkish foreign representation in the foreigner’s country of citizenship or legal residence.
** The information and documents regarding the application made from abroad are transmitted to the Ministry in electronic environment by the Turkish foreign representation.
** A foreigner legally residing in Turkey can apply directly through the system with his/her foreigner identification number.
** Turquoise card application can also be made by the authorized intermediary institution on behalf of the foreigner in Turkey or abroad.
**The application is completed by uploading the required documents in the system
Note: For the residence permit application to be made for the relatives of the Turquoise card holder, the documents showing the marriage bond for spouse of the foreigner, the custody relationship and the dependents for the child are attached to the application file.
Application Documents:
- Application petition,
- A copy of the foreigner’s passport or an equivalent travel document
- Certificate of conformity document obtained from the relevant public institution. ( if any)
Note: The list of documents is not fixed and it can be changed after the application file is examined
RL Immigration & Relocation Office maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in the laws and regulations
