Many Syrians and foreigners, both residents of Turkey and those with Turkish citizenship, are currently seeking to reunite their families by applying for a family reunification or family visit visa. Holders of a kimlik, tourist residence permit, work permit, or Turkish citizenship are eligible to apply for a visa for their families to come to Turkey. In this article, we will detail everything related to family reunification in Turkey, organizing the content as follows:

What are the procedures required for family reunification (priority is given to first-degree relatives?)

-Invitation to visit Türkiye

- Documents required to apply for a visa

Frequently asked questions

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What are the procedures required for family reunification (priority given to first-degree relatives)?

1- Invitation to visit Türkiye:

This is done by a legal resident in Turkey or a Turkish citizen. The process begins with a notary public in Turkey, and it is preferable to have it authenticated by the governor or district governor of the city where the person resides. The notary public will request the inviting person's passport, translated and notarized, as well as their residency status (whatever it is), copies of the passports of the people they wish to invite, and any Turkish consulate or embassy they wish to apply for, in addition to some personal information such as their phone number and email address. For those holding a Kimlik, it is sufficient, provided that it is issued by the same city they wish to invite from (for example, an Istanbul Kimlik requires the invitation to be submitted in Istanbul). For those holding a Turkish nationality, their national ID card is sufficient to apply for the invitation.

The content of the invitation is that the inviting person will cover the costs of treatment, medical care, housing, transportation, and everything related to them in Turkey. Therefore, it is necessary to attach documents confirming his financial ability when applying for a visa (bank statement or salary statement).

2- Documents required to apply for a visa:

An invitation is one of the documents required to obtain a visa, but it is not the visa itself, as many believe. The documents required by the inviting person are:

•Invitation from the notary public.

• A population registry statement in Türkiye if the person is a Turkish citizen, showing the differences in name before and after obtaining Turkish citizenship.

• A copy of the ID or residency card with the passport, translated and certified by a notary public.

• Idriss’s registration or proof of residence from the area’s mayor or from the e-government application of any country.

• A bank statement or salary statement from the company where the inviter works.

•Proof of social security, known as Securta.

• A rental contract certified by a Turkish notary.

•If the invitee is the husband or wife, proof of marriage, such as a marriage certificate or a family statement for the wife and children, must be attached.

• Approval and non-objection must be obtained from the father to his wife or vice versa if the visa application is for children under the age of eighteen.

•Visa travel insurance for each invitee.

•Book a flight that matches the date of application for the Turkish visa and the date of entry into Türkiye.

• The inviting person must have no criminal record and must be obtained from the electronic portal known as any country.

The documents required from the invitees are as follows:

+ A family registration statement certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country in which it was issued to prove the kinship.

+ A non-conviction certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country from which it was issued. It is for persons over the age of eighteen and not for children.

+Salary statement, title deed, or leave from work (which is the reason for returning)

+4 biometric personal photos for the visa.

+ Passports with a minimum validity of one year.

+ Fill out the form to obtain the visa.

+Book a round-trip flight in accordance with the visa application date and entry date to Türkiye.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: Can family reunification in Türkiye be done through land crossings?

Answer: Unfortunately, currently, entry is not possible via land crossings, and is restricted to air crossings and airports. This means that you must apply for a visa from Turkish embassies and consulates abroad and obtain the visa first. Entry into the country is possible via airports.

Question: Do I have to send the original invitation and invitation papers, or is a color copy sufficient?

Answer: Previously, a color copy of the documents was sufficient. However, now the original documents must be sent by shipping to the invited person to submit as part of the visa application papers.

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