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Türkiye Tech Visa — critical technology talent

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The talent page points to technology projects in both corporate companies and startups in Türkiye; it names focus areas such as autonomous driving technologies, fintech and health technologies, and highlights the Turkish digital game industry and cyber security as fields where Turkish startups are strong.

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  • The page does not define the qualifying talent level, occupations, seniority or qualifications.
  • The page does not state the legal permission granted or the law under which it is issued.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements, recognition or other evidence that establishes the required level.

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Limits of the record
  • The page requires no achievements, awards, publications, salary level or reputation evidence, and describes no assessment of the applicant.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

The page states that a special exception is made for the applicant during the work visa application process, which implies an administrative facilitation rather than an endorsement requirement. Its income tax benefit is tied to working in Turkish companies carrying out R&D activities in Türkiye, which implies an employer in Türkiye, but the page does not state an endorsement requirement.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not say whether an employer, nominator or recognised body must endorse the applicant, nor who grants the stated exception.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether the holder can change employer, work independently or establish a business, or the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not state whether the holder can change employer, work independently or establish a business, and states no family position.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the duration, renewal or longer-term residence pathway.

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Limits of the record
  • The page states no duration, renewal rule or settlement path for the talent track.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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