Processing of documents for work in Turkey for Kyrgyz citizens reduces to $ 80

Bishkek, July 1, 2019. /Kabar/. Processing of documents for travel to work in Turkey for Kyrgyz citizens was reduced from USD 283 to USD 80, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz republic reported.
In order to create favorable conditions for citizens of Kyrgyzstan leaving for employment in Turkey, taking into account the large number of visa applicants, the Turkish side on June 10 opened a Visa Center for the reception and processing of documents in Bishkek.
Besides, the Turkish side significantly reduced the cost of processing documents for travel to work in Turkey within the framework of implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Chingiz Aidarbekov to Turkey (on May 6-8 of this year).
In particular, the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services of Turkey has abolished the payment for the work permit, the cost of which was 220 USD (including 17 USD for "security"). After the changes are made, the direct employer in Turkey will pay for this permit.
Thus, since June 26, 2019, the cost of the total package of documents for travel to work in Turkey at the Turkish Embassy in Bishkek is USD 80 and will include the following articles:
- for an employment visa is $ 30 (in accordance with the previously reached agreements);
- The fee of the Visa Сenter (outsourcing services) is $ 50.
At the beginning of this year citizens of Kyrgyzstan were paying USD 283 for travel to work in Turkey.
Reducing the cost of processing documents for employment is designed to create favorable conditions for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, which is very important in the high tourist season.