Work Visa (Assigned Journalists)
Turkey
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$631
4-6 months
High
About this Visa
This is a work visa for journalists and reporters assigned to Turkey. You get it from the Turkish government to work legally for a news organization while living in Turkey. You can work as a journalist, photographer, camera operator, or similar media job. The visa lets you cover news and work for international news organizations while based in Turkey. Important: As of January 2023, getting this visa is more complicated. You need the visa PLUS a separate work permit (or exemption). Before that, the process was simpler.
Key Benefits
- Work legally as a journalist
- Cover news and major events
- Bring spouse and dependent children
- Travel in and out of Turkey freely
- Stay up to 1 year
- Can work for multiple news organizations
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Work for a news organization based outside Turkey
- Published at least 10 news articles in the last 2 years
- Have current job assignment in Turkey
- Can get private health insurance
- No serious criminal record
- Must pass government background check
- No specific age requirement
- No language requirement
Financial Requirement
No minimum income required. You just need an employment contract from a news organization.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months validity, with blank pages
- Employment letterFrom your news organization (original, signed)
- Published articles3-4 examples of your work as journalist
- Police clearance certificateFrom your country or where you currently live
- Recent photo5x6 cm, white background
- Home address in TurkeyWhere you'll live (lease agreement needed later)
- Health insurancePrivate insurance from Turkish provider
- Turkish phone numberGet a local SIM card before applying
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.