Do I need an apostille for WES evaluation from Turkey?

Yes. WES requires your Turkish degree and transcript to be apostilled and accompanied by a certified English translation. WES prefers documents sent directly from the issuing institution, but if your university does not have a direct agreement with WES, you can send apostilled documents yourself.

What documents do I need for Canada Express Entry?

After receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you need: passport, degree and transcript (English certified + apostille), criminal record (English certified + apostille), marriage and birth certificates if applicable, language test results and proof of funds.

Which WES report do I need for Express Entry?

For Express Entry and most Provincial Nominee Programs, you need a WES ICAP (International Credential Advantage Package) report. This is the most comprehensive evaluation and is accepted across Canada.

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Beta Çeviri güvencesiyle Canada Immigration Documents for Turkish Applicants | Beta Çeviri. Document guide for Turkish citizens applying to Canada through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee and family sponsorship. WES evaluation, apostille and certified translation. Ankara merkezli ofisimizde yeminli tercüme ve resmi onay süreçleriniz aynı gün tamamlanır.

Canada Immigration Documents — Guide for Turkish Applicants

Updated April 2025

Canada continues to welcome skilled immigrants through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs and family sponsorship. Turkish applicants face the same requirements as other non-EU nationals: credential evaluation, language proof, police clearance and a complete set of personal documents — all properly translated and apostilled. This guide explains exactly what you need for each pathway.

Immigration pathways overview

Program	Who it's for	Timeline
Express Entry	University graduates with skilled work experience	6-12 months
Provincial Nominee (PNP)	Occupations in demand in a specific province	12-18 months
Family Sponsorship	Spouse, partner or parents of Canadian PR/citizen	12-24 months
Start-up Visa	Entrepreneurs with a qualifying business idea	12-24 months

Express Entry — full document checklist

Document	Translation	Apostille
Passport	English certified	—
University degree	English certified	Yes (for WES)
Transcript	English certified	Yes (for WES)
Work experience letter	English certified	—
Criminal record (PCC)	English certified	Yes
Marriage certificate	English certified	Yes
Birth certificates (children)	English certified	Yes
Language test (IELTS/CELPIP)	—	—

WES credential evaluation

World Education Services (WES) is the most widely recognised credential evaluation body for Canadian immigration. For Express Entry and most PNP streams, you need a WES ICAP report.

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What WES needs from Turkey

Your degree and transcript with certified English translation and apostille. WES prefers that documents are sent directly from the university. If your Turkish university does not send directly, you may submit apostilled documents yourself.

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Processing time

Standard WES evaluation: 7-20 business days. Expedited processing is available at additional cost.

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Province-specific bodies

Alberta uses IQAS, Québec uses BEC (Français), Ontario accepts WES or ICAS. Check your target province's requirements before applying.

Police clearance certificate

IRCC requires a police clearance certificate (PCC) from Turkey and from every country where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 18. For Turkey, you obtain this from the Cumhuriyet Savcılığı (Public Prosecutor's Office) or through e-Devlet. It must be apostilled and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Validity: IRCC does not specify a strict validity period for PCCs, but recommends they be as recent as possible. We suggest obtaining yours within 3 months of your application submission.

Prepare your Canada immigration documents

Degree, transcript, criminal record and family documents — certified English translations and apostilles ready for WES and IRCC.

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