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Questions and answers for those wishing to come to Türkiye

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My wife and minor children are in my country. I want to invite them to come to Türkiye with a family reunification visa. What is required?

A family reunification visa is for people residing in Turkey under temporary protection or asylum. The following requirements are required:
- An appointment at a Turkish embassy, diplomatic mission, or affiliated office.
- A passport valid for more than six months for all family members.
- Travel insurance covering the flight.
- Recent passport photos less than six months old.
- A flight reservation compatible with the visa.
- A hotel reservation corresponding to the expected time of entry into Turkey.
- A non-conviction certificate from the home country or country of residence, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A leave of absence from work, a work permit, or property or vehicle ownership documents as a valid reason for returning to the country.
- A salary statement or bank statement for the last three or six months, depending on the country from which the application is made.
- A family statement showing the relationship to the inviting person, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A notary public invitation issued by the inviting person.
- The inviting person has no criminal record in Turkey.
- A bank statement for the inviting person in Turkey.
- A detailed address of the inviting person in Turkey.
- A social security document or government health insurance document.
- A copy of the residence permit, work permit, or national ID card.
- If the inviting person holds Turkish citizenship and their name and surname have been changed after obtaining Turkish citizenship, a document showing the change is required.

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