Working Visa - Assigned Journalists (Press Visa)

4- WORKING VISA

f) Assigned Journalists

6) A press visa to be obtained from Turkish missions abroad by international media members traveling to Türkiye for journalistic work*

* The press visa is requested at a later stage from applicants whose accreditation has been approved by the Directorate of Communications. Applicants will be directed to the relevant Turkish mission for their visa application. After obtaining the visa, applicants must log into the accreditation system and upload a copy of their visa.

1) An assignment letter issued by the employing media organization confirming that the applicant is assigned to work as a journalist in Türkiye.

It must be addressed to the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications

A clear description of the professional activity to be carried out in Türkiye

The journalist’s title and the exact dates of assignment

It must be signed, on official letterhead, and dated within the last three months

2) A letter of introduction from the Embassy or Consulate of the country where the media organization is based, located in Türkiye (this letter must be written in Turkish)

The accreditation process for international media members who will temporarily travel to Türkiye for professional purposes is initiated upon application to the Directorate of Communications. Applicants whose requests are approved may be issued a temporary accreditation card valid for up to three months.

1) An assignment letter issued by the employing media organization confirming that the applicant is assigned to work as a journalist in Türkiye.

5) Curriculum Vitae

Information on Work Visa: To work in Türkiye, you must apply to the nearest Turkish mission to obtain work permit and visa. Your passport, visa application form and a letter from your employer are the necessary documents for your application.

The accreditation process for international media members who will temporarily travel to Türkiye for professional purposes is initiated upon application to the Directorate of Communications. Applicants whose requests are approved may be issued a temporary accreditation card valid for up to three months.

A clear description of the professional activity to be carried out in Türkiye

The journalist’s title and the exact dates of assignment

Each member of a media team traveling to Türkiye must register individually and submit their own application.

Foreigners who will shoot a documentary film conduct a research or an archeological excavation should get a special permission from the Turkish authorities in advance.

The accreditation process for international media members who will temporarily travel to Türkiye for professional purposes is initiated upon application to the Directorate of Communications. Applicants whose requests are approved may be issued a temporary accreditation card valid for up to three months.

Temporary accreditation procedures are carried out exclusively online.

Media representatives must first register in the system via: https://akreditasyon.iletisim.gov.tr/Account/Register

* The press visa is requested at a later stage from applicants whose accreditation has been approved by the Directorate of Communications. Applicants will be directed to the relevant Turkish mission for their visa application. After obtaining the visa, applicants must log into the accreditation system and upload a copy of their visa.

Considering the application and evaluation process, it is important to submit applications at least one month prior to the intended date of activity in order to ensure timely and smooth processing.

Applications are finalized by the MLSS within thirty days at the latest. Right after your arrival in Türkiye (before starting to work), you should be registered at the local police department within one month to obtain the necessary residence permit.