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Turkey is an important maritime and shipping hub connecting the Mediterranean, Black Sea and major international trade routes.

Bangladeshi seafarers travelling to Turkey for eligible maritime duties, vessel joining, crew transfer or other seafarer-related purposes may need to apply under Turkey’s Seafarer Visa category.

Sticker Visa Bangladesh provides professional support for Turkey Seafarer Visa applications, including profile assessment, seafarer-document review, employment-document guidance and complete visa-file preparation.

Apply for Turkey Seafarer Visa from ‘Sticker Visa’ Bangladesh Office

Turkey officially recognizes Seafarer Visa under its Other Visas category.
Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders generally require a visa to enter Turkey.
Applicants should have a genuine maritime purpose supported by appropriate seafarer, vessel, employer or shipping-company documents.
A valid Seaman’s Book / Seafarer Identity Document is normally an important supporting document.
Employment or joining instructions should clearly show the applicant’s role and intended vessel.
Appropriate travel medical insurance and travel arrangements should also be provided.
You may submit your available documents to our Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka Office for visa-processing support.
If you need assistance preparing your application, you may take our Visa Consulting Support.

Who Can Apply for a Turkey Seafarer Visa?

This category may be suitable for applicants travelling to Turkey for purposes such as:

Joining a vessel
Crew change
Maritime employment assignment
Seafarer transfer
Boarding a ship from a Turkish port
Disembarkation / repatriation-related travel
Other eligible maritime or crew purposes

The applicant’s actual purpose should be supported by genuine documents from the relevant vessel, ship owner, shipping company or crewing agency.

Required Documents to Submit at Our Office

Please prepare the following documents as applicable to your case:

Valid Passport
Recent Photographs
Seaman’s Book / Seafarer Identity Document
Employment Contract / Crew Agreement
Letter from Shipping Company / Crewing Agency
Vessel Details
Port / Vessel Joining Information
Employer Confirmation
Professional Seafarer Certificates, where applicable
STCW Certificates, where applicable
Flight Reservation / Travel Itinerary
Hotel Booking / Accommodation, where required before joining
Travel Medical Insurance
Bank Statement / Financial Documents, where applicable
Previous Passport / Visa History, where relevant
Other Documents Issued by the Relevant Maritime Authority
Other Supporting Documents according to the applicant’s maritime assignment

Official Turkish consular Seafarer Visa checklists published by Turkish missions include a passport, visa application, photographs, travel insurance, relevant authority documents, employment evidence and a copy of the Seaman’s Book among the supporting requirements.

The exact Bangladesh-specific checklist should be confirmed according to the requirements applicable at the time of application.

Seaman’s Book Requirement

A valid Seaman’s Book / Seafarer Booklet is an important document for applicants travelling as professional seafarers.

It helps establish:

Applicant’s maritime status
Seafarer identity
Professional role
Vessel-service history, where recorded
Genuine maritime purpose of travel

Turkish consular guidance for this category specifically lists a copy of the Seaman’s Book among the relevant documents.

Employment / Joining Documents

Applicants should provide clear evidence showing why they need to travel to Turkey.

Depending on the case, this may include:

Crew employment agreement
Shipping-company letter
Crewing-agency letter
Vessel joining letter
Sign-on instructions
Contract showing rank / position
Port joining information
Vessel name and IMO details, where available

The documents should remain consistent with the applicant’s passport, Seaman’s Book and travel arrangements.

Professional Seafarer Documents

Depending on the applicant’s rank and role, supporting professional documents may include:

STCW certificates
Certificate of Competency
Continuous Discharge Certificate
Medical fitness certificate
Safety training certificates
Professional qualification certificates
Other maritime authority documents

The exact documents depend on the seafarer’s occupation and assignment.

Work Permit Exemption for Certain Seafarers

Turkey provides a specific exemption for certain foreign seafarers.

According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign seafarers may be exempt from obtaining a work visa where they:

Serve on qualifying vessels,
The vessel has the relevant Conformity Approval Certificate,
The vessel is registered under the Turkish International Ship Registry, and
It operates outside the cabotage line,

subject to the applicable bilateral protocols and maritime rules.

This is a specific exemption and should not be treated as applying automatically to every seafarer.

Turkey Seafarer Visa vs Work Visa

These categories should not be confused.

Seafarer Visa

Used for eligible maritime, crew-joining or seafarer-related travel.

Work Visa

Used where a foreign national will take up ordinary employment in Turkey under the regular work-permit system.

Certain seafarers may qualify for specific work-permit exemptions, but this depends on the vessel and assignment.

Passport Requirement

Turkey requires a travel document valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted duration of stay.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advises travellers to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Travel Medical Insurance

Turkey requires visa applicants to have medical insurance valid during their stay.

Official Seafarer Visa checklists published by Turkish missions also include travel health insurance among the required supporting documents.

Financial Requirement

Depending on the case, applicants may need to demonstrate appropriate funds for:

Travel expenses
Temporary accommodation
Meals and personal expenses
Transport to the joining port
Return / onward travel, where applicable

Financial evidence may include:

Personal bank statements
Employer financial support
Shipping-company sponsorship
Crewing-agency support
Other genuine financial evidence

There is no single universal bank-balance amount that automatically guarantees approval.

Having Confusions in Preparing Documents?

Seafarer applications can involve vessel-specific, employer-specific and maritime-authority documents.

Our team can review:

Seaman’s Book
Employment contract
Joining letter
Shipping-company documents
Crewing-agency documents
Vessel information
STCW / competency documents
Travel arrangements
Insurance
Financial documents
Visa application
Complete supporting file

To know more about our Detailed Consultation Support:

www.StickerVisa.com/Visa-Immigration-Counselling

Turkey Seafarer Visa Processing Time

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends submitting visa applications at least one month before intended travel to reduce problems caused by possible processing delays.

Actual processing time may depend on:

Applicant profile
Shipping-company verification
Vessel / crew verification
Maritime documents
Completeness of the application
Additional-document requests
Consular assessment

Seafarers should therefore begin the process sufficiently before their vessel joining date.

Turkey Seafarer Visa Fee

The official visa fee may depend on:

Applicant nationality
Visa type
Visa validity
Number of entries
Current Turkish consular fee schedule

Applicants should confirm the current official fee before payment.

Sticker Visa’s:

Consultation fee
Documentation fee
Application-preparation fee
Seafarer Visa support fee

are separate from official visa, insurance, maritime and other third-party charges.

Now, Follow the Below Instructions to Apply for Your Visa

Before contacting us for final Seafarer Visa processing, please make sure that you have:

1. A Genuine Maritime / Vessel Joining Purpose
2. Valid Seaman’s Book and Professional Documents
3. Appropriate Employment / Joining Instructions
4. Suitable Travel, Insurance and Supporting Arrangements

Please complete the online form:

https://consult.stickervisa.com/web

or email:

Connect@StickerVisa.com

Then visit our Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka Office with your available documents. Our team will assess your case and guide you according to the applicable Turkey Seafarer Visa requirements.

How Can You Increase Your Visa Issuance Possibility?

Visa approval cannot be guaranteed. Applicants should submit a genuine, complete and consistent application demonstrating:

Genuine seafarer status
Valid Seaman’s Book
Verifiable shipping company / crewing agency
Genuine employment or joining assignment
Clear vessel and port information
Appropriate maritime qualifications
Consistent travel arrangements
Valid medical insurance
Compliance with Turkish immigration and maritime requirements

Turkey also states that obtaining a visa does not provide an absolute right of entry.

For Visa & Immigration Consultation Service:

www.StickerVisa.com/Visa-Immigration-Counselling

For Online Consultation Service:

www.StickerVisa.com/OnlineConsulting

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www.StickerVisa.com/Instant

For Visa Application Documents Pre-check Service:

www.StickerVisa.com/Validation

Looking for Another Turkey Visa Category?

This page is specifically for applicants travelling to Turkey for eligible seafarer, crew-joining or maritime purposes.

For tourism, business, freight, transit, employment, study, medical or other visa categories, please visit our dedicated Turkey Visa Main Page.

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*Seafarer Visa, maritime-document, work-permit exemption, fee and processing requirements may change according to the relevant Turkish authorities. Applicants should follow the requirements applicable at the time of application.

Turkey Seafarer Visa from Bangladesh