International visas • Preparation and follow-up service
A Schengen visa from Turkey lets you visit the European Schengen countries with a single visa, whether you are a Turkish citizen or a resident of Turkey with a valid residence permit. At OYA Tourism we prepare your file in full, help you book your appointment at the visa center, and arrange the insurance and bookings required.
Why apply through OYA?
With this type of visa, your entire file is examined: an accurate form, consistent documents, and bookings that match your travel plan. That is why we prepare your Schengen visa file with you properly from the start and book your appointment, and you attend the biometrics or interview yourself.
OYA Tourism is a private travel agency, not a government body. Our service fee is modest, and we explain it to you separately from the official fees before we start; the final decision rests with the competent authority alone.
Schengen applications in Turkey are submitted through external visa centers that differ by country. According to the latest announcements, Germany and Italy use iDATA; France, the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries use VFS Global; Spain uses BLS International; and Greece uses Kosmos for Istanbul residents and VFS in Ankara and Izmir. These providers may change, so we verify them before every booking.
You apply to the country that is your main destination (where you will stay longest), or to the country of first entry if the stays are equal. You can apply up to six months before travel, preferably at least 15 days before, and a decision is usually issued within 15 calendar days, which may extend to 45 days in individual cases. Because appointments in Turkey are under heavy pressure in peak seasons, we advise you to start one to three months before you travel.
Turkish citizens living in Turkey have an important advantage: under rules adopted by the European Union in July 2025, anyone who has obtained two visas and used them lawfully during the previous three years can receive a multiple-entry visa for one year, then for three years, then for five years. It is not automatic, though, and remains subject to the consulate's discretion and the validity of the passport.
Residents of Turkey of other nationalities, such as Syrians, Iraqis and Egyptians, apply at the consulate responsible for their place of legal residence, and the Turkish residence permit (ikamet) is an essential part of the file. Many consulates require the permit to remain valid for a period after the return date, and the period varies from one consulate to another.
Types and options
For tourism and visiting European cities, with a stay of up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Requires an invitation from a host living in a Schengen country, together with their documents.
For attending meetings and trade fairs, with an invitation from the host company and a letter from your employer.
One year, then 3 years, then 5 years for those who have used their previous visas lawfully, at the consulate's discretion.
Checklist
The general list is below, and requirements may vary by nationality and country of residence — we confirm them for you before you apply.
How we work
Send us your nationality, country of residence and type of visit, and we will determine the right visa and its exact requirements.
We review your papers and guide you to complete what is missing, and we prepare hotel, flight and insurance bookings when needed.
We help you fill in the form and book your appointment as availability allows, and you attend the fingerprinting or interview yourself at the center or embassy.
We follow the status of your application, tell you how to collect it, and help you complete the rest of your travel arrangements.
OYA Tourism is a travel services agency that helps you prepare and follow up the application. The decision to grant the visa rests with the competent official authorities alone.
Start now
Send your basic details through the form, and a visa specialist will contact you shortly to confirm eligibility and requirements.
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OYA Tourism is a private travel agency and is not affiliated with any of these bodies. Regulations change, and we confirm the requirements in force at the time you submit your application.
Questions & answers
Yes. A resident with a legal residence permit applies at the consulate responsible for their place of residence in Turkey, and includes the residence permit in the file. Many consulates require the permit to remain valid for a period after your return, and we check the requirement of the relevant consulate for you.
In general: passport, photos and application form, travel insurance of at least 30,000 euros, flight and hotel reservations, a bank statement, proof of employment or study, a population register extract, and a residence permit for non-Turkish citizens. Details vary by consulate, and we give you a checklist tailored to your case.
No country is "easy" with any guarantee. What matters most is applying to the right country: the country of your main destination, or the country of first entry if the stays are equal in length. Applying to a country you do not really plan to visit can harm your file, while a well-organized, honest file is the most important factor.
The official fee is set by the European Union, and the visa center's fee is added to it. Fees may change, so we confirm them with you at the time of application. We organize your file, book your appointment and follow up on your application for a small service fee that we explain to you before we start.
A decision is usually issued within 15 calendar days of submitting the application, and in some cases it can take up to 45 days. In Turkey the biggest challenge is often appointment availability, so start early.
No. The decision rests with the consulate alone, and appointments are booked through the visa centers' official websites, subject to availability. What we commit to is a well-organized file, carefully reviewed against the published requirements.
From the OYA guide
Everything a Turkish citizen or foreign resident of Turkey needs to submit a strong Schengen file: where to apply, which documents, and which mistakes lead to rejection.
An updated guide for residents of Turkey: why your nationality, not your residence, determines your eligibility for the Saudi tourist visa, what the alternative routes are if you are not eligible, and how to perform Umrah on it.
Other visas
The UK visa from Turkey is requested online through the UK government website, then completed with fingerprinting at a TLScontact center. At OYA Tourism we help you fill in the application, prepare your file, arrange translations and bookings, and stay with you until a decision is issued.
The US visa from Turkey (B1/B2 visitor visa) requires the DS-160 form and an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Ankara or the US Consulate General in Istanbul. At OYA Tourism we prepare your application and file, book your interview appointment and prepare you for it, with honesty and clarity from the start.
The Canada visa from Turkey (Temporary Resident Visa, TRV) is requested online through an IRCC account, then completed with fingerprinting at a visa application center. At OYA Tourism we prepare your file, review your application with you and arrange translations and bookings. You submit it yourself from your IRCC account, and we follow up with you until a decision is issued.
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