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[The Steakinator]

Does anyone have any idea what the current waiting time is for a Turkish work visa (for a uni job, if that makes a difference)? I've heard 6-8 weeks, but does anyone have personal experience with this?

[gator07]

I filed for my work visa (uni work) from the U.S. and it took about 3-4 weeks to be sent to me. Then once I was in Turkey it took another 3 weeks or so to get my residency permit. That was about 4 years ago so I don't know if things have changed but I found the process to be really simple and quick.

[krcal25]

I don't know how it works if you're applying while still outside Turkey, but once you are here it can take some time. You first have to get your residency visa which takes a few weeks, then once all the required documents are translated and your residency visa is notarized the work permit process can start. I've been told from that point it takes a minimum of 8 weeks. I haven't got mine yet, it's been about 3 weeks, but the veteran teachers at my school have all got theirs in years previous, so I know it will come through. Last school I worked at in Turkey dragged their heels and it never came through, so it depends on the school.

[Larryj917]

Any updates to this discussion? I've been waiting for about 6 weeks.
My school says they're keeping my job for me, but I'm starting to get nervous.