Diplomatic/Official Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 3-7 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic mission or official duty
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Official/Diplomatic visa is mandatory for holders of official, service, or diplomatic passports regardless of visit duration. Applications are processed through Turkish embassies. Turkey's visa regime follows the reciprocity principle for diplomatic passport holders. Some countries have visa exemption agreements for diplomatic/official passports.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports from all countries
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Purpose of visit
For official government business, diplomatic missions, or international organization duties
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Official passport-sized photos
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official invitation from Turkish government entity or international organization, or diplomatic note from sending country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic/Official Visa Application; Form url: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note or official invitation from relevant authorities
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Appointment booking
Contact Turkish embassy for diplomatic visa appointment
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Document submission
Submit diplomatic/official passport and supporting documents
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing (expedited for diplomatic passports)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with diplomatic visa