Basic Travel Requirements for Sierra Leoneans visiting
Turkey
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Turkish Visa.
- A duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
- A valid passport which has a validity of more than 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country.
- Two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
- One recent passport photograph taken on a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement for six months prior to the period of visa application.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Turkey.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Turkey Visa for Sierra Leoneans
Facts about Turkey
Turkey is a country rich in culture, architecture, delicious delicacies, beautiful landscape and is a shopper’s delight. Did you know that the city of Istanbul covers two continents? The city of Istanbul is located on Bosphorus which is a strait of water that divides Asia and Europe. You will have a difficult time picking a place to visit as there are a plethora of amazing places to visit.
Turkey is the sixth most visited destination for tourists in the world. With a yearly visit of about 25 million tourists.
Citizens of Australia, Britain, Canada and Ireland who have valid passports of their countries can obtain an e-visa. New Zealanders can enter Turkey without a visa.
Types of Turkey Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 7 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 7 working days | 1-5 years |
General Requirements for Turkey Visa
- A duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
- A valid passport which has a validity of more than 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country.
- Two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
- One recent passport photograph taken on a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement for six months prior to the period of visa application.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Turkey.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Turkey Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is for foreigners visiting Turkey for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation purposes.
- You can also attend festivals and events during your time in the country.
- Some of the applicants of this visa may have been invited by a friend or relative who lives in the country.
- If you have been invited by a friend or relative in Turkey, an invitation letter from your host is required. On the letter of invitation from your host, the valid home address and telephone number of the host should be clearly stated.
- If you are employed, a letter of confirmation of employment and salary statements for the last three months is required.
- The holders of the tourist visa are not permitted to be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
- There are two categories of Tourist Visa: Single-entry and Multiple-entries. The multiple-entry visa cannot be issued to first-time travelers.
- Minors should ensure that they have the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process. A notarized letter of consent signed by applicants’ parents should also be provided if they are under the age of 18 years.
- A document that proves that you have the incentive of returning to your country should be provided.
- Proof of paid visa application fee is to be submitted.
- If you are below the age of 30 years, a certificate of good conduct is required.
- You are expected to obey the terms of your visa.
Turkey Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners who intend to take up paid employment in Turkey are the applicants of this visa.
- Applicants of the visa should ensure that they have been offered employment by a Turkish company before they start the visa application process.
- A letter is required from your employer in Turkey confirming your employment and the wage statements of the last 3 months.
- Your employer must confirm that you will not be paid below the minimum wage when you are employed in the country.
- Proof that there was no Turkish available to take up the job that you were offered by your employer is required.
- You are required to provide a document that shows you have the incentive of returning to your country.
- If you are below the age of 30 years, a certificate of good conduct is required.
Turkey Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Turkey Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Sierra Leone
Freetown
Turkish Embassy. 11 Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
+232) 22 224584, (+232) 22 224998