Archaeology And Research

 

 

FILM VISA

You do not need to book an appointment to apply for a work visa.

You may visit our office between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Please ensure that you bring all required documents with you. Applications cannot be accepted if any required documents are missing.

 

Important Information for Group Applications

All applicants must attend our office in person, as biometric fingerprints are required for every visa application.

For group applications, please notify us in advance by email at workpermit@voyavisa.com

Please include:

• Preferred application date
• Number of applicants attending

To help minimise waiting times, one representative may visit our office first with all of the crew members’ application documents. Once we have checked the documents and entered the application details into our system, the remaining applicants will only need to attend the office for biometric fingerprint collection.

This arrangement allows us to process group applications more efficiently and helps avoid unnecessary waiting at our office.

Whenever possible, we kindly recommend that group applications arrive at 9:00 am, as this enables us to process all applications more quickly and efficiently.

 

Before Applying

If you intend to:

• Produce documentary films related to scientific research or observation, or
• Produce commercial or promotional films in Türkiye,

you must obtain prior permission from the relevant Turkish authorities before applying for your visa.

 

Once permission has been granted, you may apply for a Film Visa through Voya Visa.

Filming Permission

An approved copy of the filming permission is mandatory for your visa application.

The permission document must:

• Include the full names of all film crew members
• Cover every applicant requiring a Film Visa

Please note: A visa cannot be issued to anyone whose name does not appear on the approved permission.

For commercial and promotional filming, you should first contact the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in London to obtain filming permission.

The permission process may take up to 4 weeks

 

Turkish Culture and Tourism Office
Address
Craven House
121 Kingsway
Holborn
London WC2B 6PA
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7839 7802
Website: http://www.gototurkey.co.uk

 

Required Documents

1. Passport

• Original passport and photocopy required
• The applicant’s passport must be valid: For the full duration of employment, plus a minimum additional period of 60 days

For non-British applicants:

• Passport and residence documents must be valid
• Applicants must provide a printed copy of their UK immigration status reference from gov.uk
• The status must show sufficient validity: For the full duration of employment, plus a minimum additional period of 60 days

2. Biometric Photograph

• 1 x UK passport-size biometric photograph

3. Work Permit Form

• Fully completed and signed

4. Undertaking Form

• Fully completed and signed

5. Proof of UK Residence Status

EU passport holders:

• Must provide a printed copy of their immigration residence status page (share code submissions will not be accepted)
• The document must have sufficient validity to allow visa collection

Non-EU / non-British passport holders:

• Must provide a printed copy of their immigration residence status page (share code submissions will not be accepted)
• The document must have sufficient validity to allow visa collection

Further information:

https://bit.ly/immig01

6. Travel Insurance

• According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, travel insurance must be arranged through our office

7. Filming Permission

Original or approved copy of the filming permission issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

8. Approved Permission Application Form

The approved permission application form must:

• Include the full names of all film crew members
• Match the filming permission

A Film Visa cannot be issued to applicants whose names are not listed on the approved permission

9. Letter from the Filming Company

The letter should describe:

• The purpose of filming
• The work to be carried out in Türkiye
• Relevant production details

 

Visa Fee

Short-Term Film Visa Fee: GBP 304 (Including travel insurance)

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash
• Bank transfer

Payment must be completed on the appointment/application day.

 

Visa Processing Information

The visa processing time is up to 2 weeks.

Please note:

• Your passport will be retained by our office during the visa processing period.

 

For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email:

workpermit@voyavisa.com