Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| CW-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-1 2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-2 2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-6 10 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO-7 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| TD 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
Türkiye’s e-Government portal (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), known as “e-Devlet,” provides access to a wide range of public services and civil registry documents through a single secure platform. Many documents issued through this system contain a QR code and/or barcode, which can be verified electronically via the same portal. An English-language interface is available for limited services.
To access the system, users must obtain an e-Government password (e-Devlet şifresi) and activate their account. The password may be obtained in Türkiye from designated PTT branches. Turkish citizens with a new biometric identity card may also obtain access through self-service kiosks (“Nüfusmatik”) in civil registry offices. Turkish nationals need to present an identity document which bears their Turkish ID number. Turkish nationals residing abroad may obtain their e-Government password through Turkish embassies or consulates.
Foreign nationals who hold a Turkish Foreign Identity Number (Yabancı Kimlik Numarası) may access Türkiye’s e-Devlet system. This 11-digit number is assigned once a foreigner is registered under a valid status such as residence, temporary protection, international protection, or a work permit, and is shown on their identity or residence documents.
To obtain an e-Devlet password, foreigners can apply at PTT offices. Applicants generally present a passport along with one of the following: a Residence Permit Card (ikamet izni kartı), Temporary Protection ID (Geçici Koruma Kimlik Belgesi), International Protection ID (Uluslararası Koruma Kimlik Belgesi), or a Work Permit Card (Çalışma İzni Kartı). Individuals holding a Temporary Protection ID are typically not required to present a passport. e-Devlet services are not available to foreigners who do not reside in Türkiye or who do not have a Turkish Foreign Identity Number. For more information, visit: https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Nüfus Kayıt Örneği - Extract of Vital Record
Issuing Authority: General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü), the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/),and Turkish Embassies and Consulates abroad.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The ones issued by Civil Registry offices bear a red Government of Türkiye seal at the bottom right and are signed by both a preparer and an approver. The document is typically formatted as a chart printed in landscape orientation on A4 paper, with the holder’s name, surname, father’s name, mother’s name, place and date of birth, and marital status listed on the first line. Subsequent lines list the holder’s family members along with their biographical information in corresponding columns. When required, a “Vukuatlı Nüfus Kayıt Örneği”—a more detailed version of the extract—may be issued, providing a full record of the individual’s civil status history, including family members and events such as marriages, divorces, births, and deaths.
If the document is obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), it will include a QR code at the bottom of the page instead of a red seal and signatures. The document can be verified using this QR code via the same website or through e-Government Gateway verification applications. Extracts obtained through e-Devlet are typically valid for one month, whereas those issued by civil registry offices are generally valid for up to six months. Documents issued by Turkish embassies and consulates abroad bear a blue stamp at the bottom right and include the names and signatures of the consular officers acting as preparer and approver.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Head of the Civil Registration and Citizenship Office (Nüfus Müdürü); or Consul, if issued by a Turkish Embassy or Consulate. Documents obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/) do not display the name or title of issuing personnel on the document.
Registration Criteria: Every birth must be reported to the Civil Registration and Citizenship Office in the city/district of birth within 30 days or to a Turkish Embassy/Consulate within 60 days if the birth takes place abroad. Birth can be registered on the basis of an official hospital document confirming the birth. Births that do not take place in health institutions or under the supervision of health personnel may be registered based on a verbal declaration by the parents or guardian, subject to verification if required. For more information, please visit https://www.nvi.gov.tr/dogum-islemleri.
Foreigners giving birth in Türkiye may also register the birth with the Civil Registration and Citizenship offices.
Procedure for Obtaining: Birth certificates can be obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), by applying in person to provincial or district offices of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü) or through Turkish embassies and consulates abroad.
Certified Copies: Since an original or QR-coded document is available, there is no need for certified copies.
Alternate Documents: Doğum Kayıt Örneği (Formul A) - Birth Registration Extract
Formül A (Uluslararası Doğum Kayıt Örneği) is a multilingual extract of a birth record from the national civil registry system, including key details such as the individual’s name, date and place of birth, parents’ names, and registration information (such as the registry office and record number). It can be obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), by applying in person at provincial or district civil registry offices, or through Turkish embassies or consulates abroad.
Documents issued by civil registry offices (Nüfus Müdürlükleri) bear a red Government of Türkiye seal at the bottom right and are signed by both a preparer and an approver. When obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), the document includes a QR code at the bottom for verification. Formül A documents issued by Turkish embassies and consulates abroad carry a blue stamp at the bottom right and include the names and signatures of the consular officers acting as preparer and approver.
Important Note: Foreigners who give birth in Türkiye can obtain a Birth Registration Extract (Doğum Kayıt Örneği) for their child after the birth is registered in the civil registry, by applying in person to any provincial or district offices of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü).
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Ölüm Kayıt Örneği (Formul C)- Death Registration Extract
Issuing Authority: General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü),the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), and Turkish Embassies and Consulates abroad.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The extract is issued in a chart format and printed on an A4-size paper in portrait orientation. The issuing office puts a rubber stamp on the document with the official’s signature. Turkish citizens may also obtain and print electronically generated versions through the e-Devlet (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/)
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Head of the Civil Registration and Citizenship Office (Nüfus Müdürü); or Consul, if issued by a Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
Registration Criteria: When a death occurs, officials of the public health facility notify the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs electronically within 10 days. No additional registration by the family is required.
Procedure for Obtaining: The Death Records of Turkish and non-Turkish citizens are maintained by the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs. Ölüm Kayıt Örneği / Death Registration Extract can be obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), by applying in person to provincial or district offices of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü) or through Turkish embassies and consulates abroad.
Certified Copies: Since an original or QR-coded document is available, there is no need for certified copies.
Alternate Documents: In the absence of a Death Registration Extract a death certificate issued by a hospital or another health institution on official letterhead can be accepted. The document must include the deceased person’s full name, date of birth, cause of death, date and time of death, and it must be signed by a physician.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available: Since the establishment of the Turkish Civil Code (1926), only civil marriages performed by authorized officials are legally valid in Türkiye. Religious marriage ceremonies (imam nikahı) may be performed, but they are not legally valid unless preceded by a civil marriage.
As of 2017, muftis (provincial and district religious officials) may be authorized by local administrations to perform official civil marriages, acting in the capacity of civil marriage officers.
Fees: Marriage fees are generally charged by municipalities and vary depending on the location and type of ceremony.
Document Name: Uluslararası Aile Cüzdanı – International Family Booklet
Issuing Authority: The municipality where the marriage ceremony is conducted.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: It is a maroon booklet issued in Turkish and French, with additional language explanations (including English) provided in later pages.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Marriage Officer (including authorized municipal officials or appointed muftis acting in a civil capacity)
Registration Criteria: The marriage officer notifies the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü) after the ceremony. The marriage is then recorded in each spouse’s civil registry. Registration is usually completed within approximately 10 days.
Procedure for Obtaining: The Family Booklet is issued on the day of the marriage ceremony. If lost, a replacement may be obtained from the municipality that conducted the marriage or through the civil registry system.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: Formül B (Evlenme Kayıt Örneği), an official civil registry extract of marriage issued by the civil registry, may be used as proof of marriage in lieu of the Family Booklet. It can be obtained through the e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), by applying in person at provincial or district civil registry offices (Nüfus Müdürlükleri), or through Turkish embassies or consulates abroad.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: If a Turkish citizen marries abroad, they should report the marriage to a Turkish consulate or civil registry office within 30 days to ensure registration in Türkiye.
Foreign nationals may marry in Türkiye before Turkish civil authorities, provided all legal requirements (documentation, capacity to marry, etc.) are satisfied.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Divorce decree (Boşanma İlamı / Boşanma Kararı)
Issuing Authority: Family court (Aile Mahkemesi)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 sized court document that includes an official court header, case number, and judicial decision text signed and sealed by the court. It should be marked as ‘Karar’ (Decision/Judgement).
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge (Hâkim)
Registration Criteria: The divorce judgment becomes final after the appeal period expires (generally two weeks / 15 days), unless waived earlier by the parties. Once finalized, the court notifies the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs and requests an update in both parties’ civil registry records.
Procedure for Obtaining: The court issues certified copies of the finalized divorce judgment to the parties upon request through the court registry. Additional copies may also be requested later if needed.
Certified Copies: Certified copies can be obtained from the issuing family court and through Türkiye’s electronic judicial system, the UYAP Citizen Portal (UYAP Vatandaş Portalı), which is accessible via the government’s e-Devlet system (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/).
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: The divorce will be reflected in the Extract of Vital Record (Nüfus Kayıt Örneği) once it has been registered in the civil registry.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Adoption Decree (Evlat Edinme Mahkeme Kararı)
Issuing Authority: Family court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 sized court document with a wet seal (usually gray or blue) at the bottom of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge (Hâkim)
Registration Criteria: The adoption judgment becomes final after the appeal period expires (generally two weeks). Once the decision is finalized, the court adds a "finalization annotation" to the judgment and notifies the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs within ten days. Civil records are then officially updated.
Procedure for Obtaining: The court issues certified true copies of the finalized adoption decision upon request. Records, documents, and information related to adoption cannot be disclosed in any way unless a "court decision" is obtained or the adoptee requests it.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available from the court granting the adoption.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Detailed information on Turkish adoption procedures is available on the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services website: https://www.aile.gov.tr/ for more information about the adoption process between Türkiye and the United States, please visit https://adoptions.state.gov/.
Available
Starting from January 2017 new Turkish ID cards (Kimlik Kartı) are available. The old identity card (Nüfus Cüzdanı) is still valid until replaced.
Fees: Periodically updated by the government.
Document Name: ID card (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kimlik Kartı – new version / Nüfus Cüzdanı – old version)
Issuing Authority: General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Nüfus Cüzdanı (old version) is a laminated, wallet-sized card with a color photograph of the bearer over 14, blue for male, pink for female citizens.
Kimlik Kartı (new version) is a credit card-sized biometric ID that is chip-enabled (electronic ID) and equipped with a color photograph of the bearer. The design is the same regardless of gender.
Registration Criteria: General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs
Procedure for Obtaining: Applications are made at the offices of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are issued by notaries and civil registry offices in some cases.
Alternate Documents: Nüfus Kayıt Örneği - Extract of Vital Record
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Immigrant visa applicants are not required to provide Turkish National ID cards.
Available
Police certificates in Türkiye are known as “Arşiv Kayıtlı Adli Sicil Kaydı” (Criminal Record Certificate with Archive Information). Applicants are required to obtain the version that includes both current and archived records (“arşiv kayıtlı”).
The certificate contains information on criminal convictions, including the relevant legal provisions and sentences imposed. Archived records may include past convictions, even if the sentence has been completed, subject to applicable laws governing record retention and deletion.
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Arşiv Kayıtlı Adli Sicil Kaydı
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Justice of Türkiye
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The electronic version obtained via e-Devlet includes a QR code at the bottom right corner for verification. Paper versions include an official seal from the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Issued under the authority of the Ministry of Justice.
Registration Criteria: All individuals with a Turkish national identification number or eligible foreign nationals may request this document.
Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants may obtain the Arşiv Kayıtlı Adli Sicil Kaydı online through e-Devlet (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), in person at Criminal Records Offices (Adli Sicil Bürosu) located in courthouses throughout Türkiye, or through Turkish embassies or consulates if residing abroad. When applying, individuals must specifically request that the certificate include archived records (“arşiv kayıtlı”). Applications submitted via e-Devlet are typically processed immediately, while in-person requests are generally completed the same day, although processing times for newly recorded convictions may vary.
Certified Copies: Not applicable. Verification is conducted via QR code or official issuance.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: Police certificates are not required for applicants underage of 16.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Court records are generally referred to as Mahkeme Kararları (Court Decisions) or Dava Dosyası (Case File).
Issuing Authority: Relevant courts and penal institutions under the authority of the Ministry of Justice of Türkiye.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Official court documents bear the court’s seal and signature. Electronic versions obtained through the UYAP Citizen Portal (UYAP Vatandaş Portalı) include a barcode or QR code for verification.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge, Court Clerk (Zabıt Katibi), or other authorized judicial personnel.
Registration Criteria: Records are available for individuals who are parties to a case (defendant, plaintiff) or their authorized legal representatives.
Procedure for Obtaining: Available from the court that issued the decision. Records may also be accessed online through the UYAP Citizen Portal (dosya sorgulama) via https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/uyap-portali-vatandas-girisi. Applicants must log in using national identification credentials. Requests may also be submitted through legal representatives.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available and can be obtained from the issuing court.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Online records are generally available immediately through UYAP. Retrieval of archived or older case files may require additional processing time.
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All Turkish male citizens who have served in the military have discharge papers, which can also be obtained from the e-Government portal (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/). This document may be obtained only if the applicant is already discharged. If the applicant has postponed his duty, he can obtain a document showing the extension through the same portal or in person from military branches (Askerlik Şubesi).
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Askerlik Durum Belgesi (Military Status Certificate)
Issuing Authority: Milli Savunma Bakanlığı (Ministry of National Defense)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Electronically generated document (e-Devlet) with a QR code and barcode for verification; printed versions may include an official stamp/seal if obtained from a military branch.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Authorized personnel of the Askerlik Şubesi (Military Recruitment Office) or electronically issued via the e-Government system (no individual signature required for digital versions).
Registration Criteria: Issued to Turkish male citizens subject to compulsory military service; records are based on national military service registration and status (completed, exempted, deferred, or ongoing).
Procedure for Obtaining: Available online through the e-Government portal (e-Devlet) (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/) or in person at local military branches (Askerlik Şubesi)
Certified Copies: Certified copies can be obtained from military branches; e-Government printouts are generally accepted as official due to QR/barcode verification.
Alternate Documents: Terhis Belgesi (Discharge Certificate) for individuals who have completed military service.
Exceptions: Not applicable to individuals not subject to Turkish military service.
Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.): Details can be found at https://www.nvi.gov.tr/pasaport.
Fees: Fees vary depending on the validity period of the passport. Up-to-date fee schedules are published on the official Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü (General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship) website (https://www.nvi.gov.tr/).
Document Name: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Pasaportu (Republic of Türkiye Passport)
Issuing Government Authority: Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü (General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship), under the Ministry of Interior; also issued abroad by Turkish embassies and consulates.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Biometric passport (e-passport) with an embedded electronic chip. Passports are machine-readable and comply with ICAO standards. Covers are color-coded: maroon (ordinary), green (special), gray (service), and black (diplomatic).
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Authorized passport officers; consular officers at Turkish embassies and consulates.
Registration Criteria: Issued to Turkish citizens upon application. Eligibility and required documents vary depending on passport type (such as government position for diplomatic/service passports, employment status for special passports).
Procedure for Obtaining: Applications must be submitted in person by appointment through the Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü website (https://www.nvi.gov.tr/) or at Turkish embassies/consulates abroad. Applicants provide biometric data, identification, and required supporting documents. Passports are centrally printed and delivered to the applicant.
Alternate Documents: Temporary Passport (Geçici Pasaport)
Exceptions: Diplomatic, service, and special passports are issued only to individuals who meet specific legal criteria. Ordinary passports are available to all eligible Turkish citizens.
Other Documents Available: Travel documents for refugees and stateless people may be issued in accordance with international conventions.
Comments: All passports issued are biometric. Passports are typically valid for up to 10 years for adults, depending on the fee paid. Processing times may vary.
Available, if required, to establish identity, civil status, and admissibility.
Comments:
Civil status events, including marriages and divorces, are recorded in the centralized civil registry system maintained by the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs.
Marriages (civil marriages) have been officially registered since October 4, 1926, following the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code. These events are reflected in civil registry records and can be documented through extracts such as the Nüfus Kayıt Örneği (Extract of Vital Record), rather than being physically “recorded in a birth certificate.”
Divorces are automatically recorded in the registry upon a final court decision. Individuals are not responsible for updating records themselves, and entries are reflected in official extracts issued by authorities.
U.S. Embassy Ankara
Address:
1480 Sokak No: 1
Çukurambar Mahallesi
06530 Çankaya, Ankara
Türkiye
Phone Number: +90 (312) 294 00 00
Visa Services: Immigrant Visa (IV) and Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) services
Comments / Additional Information: Ankara is the only post in Türkiye that processes immigrant visas.
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul
Address:
Poligon Mahallesi
Sarıyer Caddesi No: 75
34460 İstinye
İstanbul / Türkiye
Phone Number: +90 (212) 335 90 00
Visa Services: Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) services only
U.S. Consulate Adana
Address:
Güzelevler Mahallesi
Girne Bulvarı No: 212
01260 Yüreğir
Adana / Türkiye
Phone Number: +90 (322) 455 41 00
Visa Services: None
Ankara processes immigrant visas, returning resident (SB-1) applications, and parole applications in Turkey. Both Ankara and İstanbul process non-immigrant visas and boarding foil applications.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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