Where & How to Apply for Turkey Turquoise Card | Official Guide (2026)

💡 Summary / TL;DR: Application Routes by Location

Turquoise Card filings proceed through two primary jurisdictional avenues:

1. Filing from Abroad: Conducted via the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General in the applicant’s country of nationality or lawful permanent residence. The 16-digit reference number provided by the mission is linked to the Ministry system.

2. Filing within Turkey: Foreigners holding an active Turkish Residence Permit with at least 6 months remaining validity file directly via the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (e-İzin portal).

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Eligibility & Points Pre-Assessment

The Ministry applies an algorithmic 0-100 evaluation matrix. Degrees, tenure, patents, wage benchmarks, and FDI capital are scored. Files attaining 70+ points qualify for fast-track processing.

Selection of Filing Jurisdiction

Applicants based overseas book a consular appointment. Those already in Turkey with valid residency file through the Ministry online portal.

Apostille & Certified Sworn Translation

Diplomas, experience letters, and corporate registries must be authenticated with the Hague Apostille and translated into Turkish with notary verification.

Ministry Portal Docket Submission

Using the consular reference or e-Devlet authentication, all digitized evidentiary files are uploaded to the Ministry of Labour central repository.

Adjudication & Physical Card Issuance

The General Directorate of International Labour reviews the file. Once approved, the secure biometric Turquoise Card is dispatched.

📁 Başvuru Dosyasında Zorunlu Evraklar

Bakanlık Değerlendirme Komisyonu’na ibraz edilecek onaylı ve tercümeli evrak listesi.

✓ Notarized Turkish translation of valid passport or equivalent travel document
✓ Higher education diplomas, academic degrees, or professional accreditation credentials
✓ Letters of professional reference, resume/CV documenting high-skilled tenure
✓ Patents, registered intellectual property, academic citations, or peer-reviewed publications
✓ For investors: Trade registry gazettes, tax certificates, capitalization reports, or employment commitments
✓ For family members: Apostilled and translated marriage certificate and children birth certificates
✓ Biometric photographs taken within the last 6 months conforming to ICAO standards

Filing within Turkey (Domestic Route)

Foreign nationals holding a valid short-term, student, or family residence permit with at least 6 months remaining validity are legally authorized to apply domestically via eizin.csgb.gov.tr without exiting the country.

Filing from Abroad (Diplomatic Missions)

Overseas candidates file in person at the accredited Turkish Embassy or Consulate. The consular post captures the initial biometric identity and generates the electronic docket code.

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How long does the Turquoise Card application take to adjudicate?

Under normal statutory timelines, complete dockets are processed within 30 to 60 business days. Priority expedited queues apply to high-scoring tech and investor profiles.

Are there state residence permit fee exemptions?

Yes. Turquoise Card holders and their dependents are exempt from statutory residence permit fees pursuant to the Fees Law; only the card issuance fee is assessed.

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