Turkish Businessperson visa
Documents you’ll need to apply
When you apply to extend your visa you’ll need to provide:
- a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
- proof that you can support and house yourself and your dependants during your stay, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months
- proof of your living costs, such as a tenancy agreement, mortgage agreement, utility bills, council tax statement, bank statements, documents relating to transfer of money to relatives abroad
- proof of state benefits you’ve received in the UK
- a biometric residence permit showing your Turkish Businessperson visa
You’ll need to have a blank page in your passport on which to put the visa.
Proof for your business
You should provide proof that you’re currently running your business
If you’re continuing to run a business or partnership
You may need to provide proof such as:
- insurance documents
- business accounts prepared by a chartered accountant or approved by an auditor
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) documents (including evidence of payment)
- qualifications for running the business, such as relevant formal qualifications or evidence of previous relevant experience
- evidence of your finances and your investment in the business, such as UK or overseas bank statements, overseas money transfers, and bank loans
- evidence of any financial assistance from a third party (for example family member), such as bank statements or other financial documents as evidence of their finances, and a legal or other document confirming their involvement in and share of the business
- a document setting out the terms of your involvement in the business
If you’re establishing another business or partnership
You may need to provide proof such as:
- a business plan
- evidence you are investing money of your own into the new business
- documents for your business premises
- partnership agreements