The number of Turkish citizens who want to live abroad has been steadily increasing in recent years. Under the Ankara Agreement, the UK, which gives business visas to Turkish citizens, has recently been one of the most favored countries. Between 2014 and 2019 alone, 15000 Turkish citizens ‘ applications were positive. Turkish citizens want to consider this option before Britain leaves the EU.
The UK Home Office changed the conditions of the indefinite residence permit granted to citizens of the Republic of Turkey who came to the country to start business under the Ankara Agreement last week, turning attention again to this type of visa. The most significant change occurred during the time of the application for an indefinite session. Now those covered by this visa will be able to apply for a British passport at the end of 6 years, not 5 years. So, what is ECAA Visa? Who, how can apply? Is there a capital limit and an education requirement? We will try to answer all these questions.
What is the Ankara Agreement?
The Ankara Agreement (ECAA) is a business permit visa issued by the United Kingdom to citizens of the Republic of Turkey. Under this agreement, Turkish citizens can apply for a self-employment visa and obtain the right to trade and settlement in the UK.
Who can apply for ECAA Visa?
All Turkish citizens who are over 18 years of age who want to start a business in the UK or do their own business can apply. This type of visa does not require people in the UK to work or work. The person can also work alone in the field related to the work in which he / she has received his / her education or has acquired a profession. There is no capital limit, no requirement to speak English or vocational training. However, the applicant must show that he / she is equipped to do this work depending on the sector. For professions such as lawyers or doctors that require special permission, it is necessary to obtain permission from the institutions that regulate such work (for example, the Chamber of physicians or architects). Ankara Agreement ECAA Visa can be applied in any business branch: restaurant, store, market, Café, educational consultancy, Marketing Office can open as well as driver, cleaning, Barber, freelance journalist, translator, painter, photographer can set up one-person jobs in many different sectors such as. This type of visa is strictly forbidden for those who are in the UK to work in a permanent job. As a business person you need to do business to different customers. However, this limitation is removed after you receive an indefinite session. This type of visa can be applied from the British consulate in Turkey, the UK or anywhere in the world. Applications for this visa are free, although UK Visas are paid and expensive. Those whose application was found positive are required to come to the UK within a month to receive their one-year session cards and apply to set up their business.
