Turquoise Card

Startup VisaPath to PR

Turkey's equivalent of a Green Card for highly qualified foreign professionals, investors, scientists, and athletes. Provides indefinite work and residence rights.

Duration

3-year transition period, then indefinite

Processing Time

3-6 months

Cost

Minimal application fee (approximately $100)

Requirements

Highly qualified professional, investor, scientist, athlete, or internationally recognized individual
Strategic investor: minimum $500,000 fixed capital investment or creation of 50+ jobs
Scientists: publications, patents, or research in strategic fields
Assessed by a points-based evaluation committee
No criminal record and meet security clearance

Path to Permanent Residence

Turquoise Card provides indefinite residence and work rights from day one. Citizenship after 5 years of residence.

Popular For

investorsscientiststech executivesathletesinternational professionals

Apply on Official Website

Always verify current requirements on the official government website. Visa rules change frequently.

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