FBI Background Check · Turkey
FBI Background Check Apostille for Turkey
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FBI Background Check in Turkey — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Turkey accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FBI Background Check needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Sworn Turkish translation required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 29 September 1985
- Issuing authority
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Translation
- Sworn Turkish translation required.
Is Turkey a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Turkey since 29 September 1985, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Turkey with no embassy step.
The route to Turkey
A FBI Background Check is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Turkey, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Turkey for residency, property, citizenship by investment. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your FBI Background Check yet, we can request it and prepare it for Turkey in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
If we obtain your FBI report for you, add $149 — or choose our $399 FBI check + apostille bundle for Hague countries.
Translation for Turkey
Sworn Turkish translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a FBI Background Check to Turkey. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Turkey.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Turkey.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
FBI Background Check for Turkey — FAQ
Is Turkey part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Turkey since 29 September 1985, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a FBI Background Check for Turkey?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a FBI Background Check to Turkey?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Turkey?
Sworn Turkish translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the FBI Background Check for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Turkey in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Turkey orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for Turkey · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.