Family Unification Purpose Visa
Turkey
Last updated: December 29, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$185-$265
2-3 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you bring your spouse and children to live with you in Turkey. You must already live in Turkey legally (as a Turkish citizen or on a valid residence permit). Your family members can then get their own residence permit to stay with you long-term. You get legal permission to live in Turkey, access to healthcare, and your children can attend school. Your family gets the same rights.
Key Benefits
- Live legally in Turkey for up to 2 years at a time
- Bring spouse and children to live with you
- Healthcare access with valid health insurance
- Children attend school without special permission
- Open bank accounts and get loans
- No threat of deportation while permit is valid
- Renew indefinitely by renewing every 2 years
- Path to citizenship after 8 years of legal residence
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be legally married (civil marriage required)
- Family connection must be spouse or children only
- Monthly income at least $600 USD (more for larger families)
- Must have accommodation in Turkey (rental or owned)
- Valid health insurance required
- Cannot have serious criminal convictions
- Cannot have overstayed visa or been deported from Turkey previously
- Spouse must be at least 18 years old and legally married
Financial Requirement
Monthly income of at least $600 USD (22,104 Turkish Lira). Add $200 USD per extra family member. Must provide bank statements and employment letters.
Documents
- Proof of legal residenceResidence permit or Turkish ID for sponsor
- Bank statements6 months of bank statements from sponsor
- Employment letterProof of income from employer
- Health insuranceValid health insurance certificate for all applicants
- Housing proofRental contract or property deed
- PassportValid passport for each family member
- Marriage certificateMust be officially translated to Turkish and certified with apostille
- Birth certificatesFor children; must be officially translated to Turkish and certified with apostille
- Criminal recordFrom home country; must be officially translated to Turkish and certified with apostille
- Passport photos4-5 biometric passport photos per person
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.