# Türkiye Employment Visa Nepali 2026: Permit & Salary

> Complete 2026 guide to the Türkiye employment visa for Nepali passport holders — documents, fees, processing time, embassy contact in Kathmandu.

_Published: 2026-05-18 · Updated: 2026-05-21 · Reading time: 10 min · Words: 2369_

## TL;DR

Nepali passport holders travelling to Türkiye on a employment purpose typically apply for the Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence) (Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.). Processing runs Çalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit. (1) Turkish employer applies for Çalışma İzni (work permit) at the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services; (2) once permit issued, applicant files sticker visa at Embassy Kathmandu; (3) collect entry visa; (4) within 30 days of arrival, register at DGMM for Çalışma İzni residence card. Yatra concierge handles document review, appointment booking, and PNR-backed dummy tickets where needed.

## Key takeaways

- Visa class for Nepali employment travel to Türkiye: Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence) (Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.).
- Processing time: Çalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.. Apply with at least a 1-2 week buffer beyond this window.
- Fees vary by visa class — confirm the current bracket on the embassy portal before submission.
- Embassy contact: Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu — Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Yatra concierge: document review + appointment booking + PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

**For a Türkiye employment visa from Nepal, the application file must include a passport with the required validity, photographs to embassy spec, the completed application form, financial proof (3-6 months of bank statements), confirmed flight + hotel bookings, and a employment-purpose letter. The visa class is <strong>Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence)</strong> (valid up to <strong>Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.</strong>). Processing typically takes <strong>Çalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.</strong>. Embassy reviewers reject roughly 30% of files for documentation gaps that a pre-submission review would have caught.**

## Article

### Document checklist and eligibility for the Türkiye employment visa
Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

- Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
- Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
- Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
- Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
- Employment purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.
The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

### Quick facts

Visa typeEmbassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence)Stay durationTied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.ValiditySingle-entry sticker visa for first arrival; multi-entry on Çalışma İzni residence card.EntriesSingle (entry); multiple via residence card.Processing timeÇalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.Embassy / centreTWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visaAddress (Kathmandu)(A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.HoursMon–Fri 09:30–13:00 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by Embassy Kathmandu directly OR via VFS intake; e-Visa decisions issued automatically by the Türkiye MFA online system in Ankara.Online portalhttps://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour — Türkiye e-Visa portal (for Nepalis with active Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa or residence permit) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — VFS Türkiye Nepal (sticker visa intake for Nepalis without supporting visa) · https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr — Embassy of Türkiye Kathmandu · https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship)Last verified2026-04-26

### Important notes for Nepali applicants

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.

- Income proof for Türkiye sticker visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source. e-Visa applicants with supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa do NOT need income documentation — the supporting visa is itself the trip-validity proof.

- TWO PATHWAYS based on supporting-visa status. Pick the right one:

- (A) E-VISA via evisa.gov.tr — eligible if you hold any of: valid Schengen Type C multi-entry visa, valid Schengen residence permit, valid UK Standard Visitor Visa, valid Ireland visa, valid US visa or US Green Card. e-Visa is fastest (24–48 hour decision), cheapest (USD 51.50), and fully online. Carry the supporting visa alongside the e-Visa printout at port of entry — Turkish Border Police verify both.

- (B) VFS / EMBASSY STICKER VISA — required if you do NOT hold a supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US visa. Apply at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu (Bansbari Road). Processing 7–15 working days, fee USD 60–80.

- Türkiye is NOT in the EU, NOT in the Schengen Area — it operates an independent visa system. EU candidate country since 1999 with frozen accession negotiations.

### Documents required for the Türkiye employment visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

DocumentRequiredNotesEmbassy work visa application form (signed)YesÇalışma İzni (work permit) issued by Ministry of Family, Labour and Social ServicesYesEmployer-side document; specifies position, employer, salary, validity.Employment contract from Turkish employerYesBilingual Turkish + English; includes position, salary (≥ Turkish minimum wage TRY 22,104/month gross 2026 OR ≥ scheme-specific threshold), duration, address of workplace.Turkish employer business registration extract (Ticaret Sicil — Trade Registry)YesEducational certificates + experience letters supporting the roleYesNotarised English / Turkish translations + MoFA-apostilled. Some regulated occupations require Turkish authorisation (denklik).Comprehensive health insurance valid in Türkiye (employer typically arranges via SGK enrolment)YesPolice clearance from Nepal MoFA AND from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (MoFA-apostilled)YesConfirmed accommodation in Türkiye (employer-provided OR rental contract)YesBank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)YesANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)Yes2. Salary-Based IncomeRecommendedApplicants who are employed must provide:Salary Certificate / Salary LetterYesOn employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.Leave Approval LetterYesConfirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employerYesConfirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statementsYesEither personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

### How to apply for the Türkiye employment visa from Nepal

(1) Turkish employer applies for Çalışma İzni (work permit) at the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services; (2) once permit issued, applicant files sticker visa at Embassy Kathmandu; (3) collect entry visa; (4) within 30 days of arrival, register at DGMM for Çalışma İzni residence card.

- Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.

- Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).

- Book the appointment at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour — Türkiye e-Visa portal (for Nepalis with active Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa or residence permit) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — VFS Türkiye Nepal (sticker visa intake for Nepalis without supporting visa) · https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr — Embassy of Türkiye Kathmandu · https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.

- Submit in person at TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa ((A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.). Arrive 15 minutes early.

- Pay the fee (e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay in USD during the application (USD 51.50 standard tourist single-entry). VFS sticker: cash NPR or card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Kathmandu sticker: cash NPR or USD at the Embassy counter (Bansbari Road).).

- Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).

- Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

### What Yatra handles for Türkiye employment visa applications

- Document checklist tailored to the employment purpose — exactly what the Türkiye embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.

- Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.

- Appointment booking at TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa in Kathmandu.

- PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.

- Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

### Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Türkiye employment visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-TR files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

- Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Türkiye missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Türkiye embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.

- Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.

- Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Türkiye mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.

- Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.

- Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Türkiye embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

### After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Türkiye

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Türkiye, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

- Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.

- Confirmed return ticket in your name — Türkiye immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.

- Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.

- Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.

- Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.

- Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Türkiye after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

### Türkiye embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — KathmanduBansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone+977 1 4720301, +977 1 4720302
Emailembassy.kathmandu@mfa.gov.tr, consular.kathmandu@mfa.gov.tr
HoursMon–Fri 09:30–13:00 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by Embassy Kathmandu directly OR via VFS intake; e-Visa decisions issued automatically by the Türkiye MFA online system in Ankara.
Websitehttps://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr
TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa(A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.

### Related Yatra resources

- Türkiye visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.

- Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.

- PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

- PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.

- Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.

- All Yatra visa &amp; travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.

- Same Türkiye visa, different angle: work process

- Canada employment visa — sibling country guide for comparison.

- Portugal employment visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.

- Flight bookings to Türkiye — once your visa lands, book direct.

- Hotel deals in Türkiye — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.

- About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

### Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu portal and TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa. Embassy data was last verified on 2026-04-26 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.

## FAQ

### Do Nepali citizens need a visa for employment travel to Türkiye?

Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to Türkiye on a employment purpose apply for the <strong>Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence)</strong>, valid for Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.. Submit through TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa in Kathmandu.

### How long does the Türkiye Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence) take to process for Nepali applicants?

Processing typically runs <strong>Çalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.</strong> after biometric submission. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and 1 week for e-visas to absorb embassy backlog.

### What is the fee for the Türkiye Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence)?

Embassy fees vary by visa class and are revised once or twice a year. Confirm the current bracket on https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour — Türkiye e-Visa portal (for Nepalis with active Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa or residence permit) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — VFS Türkiye Nepal (sticker visa intake for Nepalis without supporting visa) · https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr — Embassy of Türkiye Kathmandu · https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship) before submission.

### What documents are required for a Türkiye employment visa from Nepal?

Core documents: Embassy work visa application form (signed), Çalışma İzni (work permit) issued by Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services, Employment contract from Turkish employer, Turkish employer business registration extract (Ticaret Sicil — Trade Registry), Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role. Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page.

### Can Yatra help with my Türkiye employment visa application?

Yes. Yatra's visa concierge handles the document checklist, appointment booking at the Türkiye embassy or visa centre in Kathmandu, pre-submission review (catches the documentation-gap rejections), and PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 where embassies require proof of onward travel before flight purchase. Service fee is disclosed up front; the second-attempt service fee is waived on rejection.

### Where is the Türkiye embassy or visa application centre in Nepal?

Application centre: <strong>TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa</strong> at (A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.. Embassy: Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu, Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal. Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–13:00 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by Embassy Kathmandu directly OR via VFS intake; e-Visa decisions issued automatically by the Türkiye MFA online system in Ankara..

### Is the Türkiye employment visa easy to get for Nepali applicants?

Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence) for Nepali applicants is approved consistently when the file shows clean financials, ties to Nepal, and a purpose-specific cover letter. The 30%-or-so rejection rate clusters around documentation gaps that a pre-submission review fixes — Yatra's visa concierge runs that review as part of the standard service.

### When is the best time to apply for a Türkiye employment visa from Nepal?

Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and at least 1 week for e-visas. Avoid the embassy peak windows: May-August for Schengen-class missions, December for Saudi/UAE, and the destination's own school-holiday peaks. Yatra concierge tracks Kathmandu appointment availability across TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa daily.

### What bank balance is required for the Türkiye employment visa for Nepali citizens?

Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least <strong>trip cost × 1.5</strong> across the last 3-6 months of statements — not a lump-sum deposit a week before submission. For a 10-day European trip costing roughly NPR 3,00,000, that's NPR 4,50,000+ available consistently. Sponsor-supported applicants should attach the sponsor's 6-month statement plus an undertaking letter rather than depositing into their own account.

### What happens after the Türkiye employment visa is approved?

Carry a printed visa or e-visa PDF, confirmed return ticket, hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights, travel insurance certificate, and USD 100/day cash equivalent in destination currency. Türkiye immigration commonly secondary-screens Nepali passport holders at arrival; producing the right paperwork shortens inspection from 30 minutes to 3. Save Yatra's 24/7 concierge number (+977 970-9066517) for entry-port issues.

## Sources

1. [Yatra — Türkiye visa for Nepali citizens](https://yatraforfun.com/visa/turkiye)
2. [Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu — official site](https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr)
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