Turkish Visa Required Translations in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah & Riyadh Applicants)

Jeddah Translation Office
Jul 23
2 min read

Are you applying for a Turkish visa from Saudi Arabia? Whether it’s a tourist, student, or work visa, you’ll need professional translations for your Arabic documents—especially if you're applying through the Turkish Consulate in Jeddah or Riyadh.

At JCT Translation Office, we provide certified translations accepted by Turkish consulates and embassies. Here's what you need to know.

What Documents Need Translation for Turkish Visa?

The Turkish Embassy and Consulates require all Arabic documents to be translated into Turkish or English, depending on the visa type. Below is a full checklist by category:

🧳 1. Tourist Visa – Required Translations

Document	Translation Needed?	Language
Iqama (Residence Permit)	✅ Yes	Turkish or English
Employment Letter	✅ Yes	Turkish or English
Bank Statement	✅ Yes (if in Arabic)	Turkish or English
Family Card (بطاقة العائلة)	✅ Yes (if applying with family)	Turkish
Flight & Hotel Bookings	❌ No	—
Travel Insurance	❌ No	—

🎓 2. Student Visa – Required Translations

Document	Translation Needed?	Language
High School / University Certificates	✅ Yes	Turkish
Academic Transcript	✅ Yes	Turkish
Bank Statement (Proof of Funds)	✅ Yes	Turkish or English
Iqama	✅ Yes	Turkish or English
Family Card (if under 18)	✅ Yes	Turkish

💼 3. Work Visa – Required Translations

Document	Translation Needed?	Language
Employment Contract	✅ Yes	Turkish
Academic Degree / Qualification	✅ Yes	Turkish
Iqama	✅ Yes	Turkish or English
Bank Statement	✅ Yes (if in Arabic)	Turkish or English
Family Card (if applicable)	✅ Yes	Turkish

🔒 Why Use a Certified Translator?

The Turkish Embassy in Riyadh and the Turkish Consulate in Jeddah do not accept unofficial translations. All translations must be:

✅ Done by a certified/sworn translation office
✅ Sometimes notarized and attested by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
✅ Accurate and complete with no handwritten edits