12.05.2026 17:50
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara announced it will hire 4 new "Visa Assistants" with an annual salary of $21,070. The working conditions in the ad sparked debate. Candidates are expected to work outside regular hours, evenings, weekends, and on both U.S. and Turkish official holidays as needed. The ad, seeking personnel who can adapt to a flexible work pace, has garnered widespread reaction on social media.
The US Embassy in Ankara has announced that it will be hiring personnel for a new "Visa Assistant" position. In the job posting shared by the embassy, an annual salary of approximately 21 thousand dollars is offered for the position, and the working conditions and job description have also drawn attention.
It was stated that individuals working as local staff at the US Embassy in Ankara will play an active role in visa application processes. It was learned that a total of 4 personnel will be hired, and candidates are required to have a good level of English proficiency, the ability to manage a heavy document workload, and communication skills.
SALARY EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 80 THOUSAND TL
It was noted that the annual salary of 21,070 dollars mentioned in the posting corresponds to approximately 1,750 dollars per month based on the current exchange rate. This amount is estimated to be around 80 thousand Turkish Liras and roughly three times the current minimum wage.
While the salary offered for the position has become a topic on social media, salary policies at foreign missions have once again come under discussion.
CONDITION TO WORK ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The working conditions outlined in the posting also drew attention. The embassy stated that personnel assigned to the role may be required to work outside regular working hours when necessary.
The job posting included the statement, "The assigned individual must be able to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and official US and Turkish holidays when needed."
EMPHASIS ON HEAVY VISA TRAFFIC
It was noted that in this position, which will involve managing intense visa application processes, candidates are expected to have the ability to work under stress and process tasks quickly.
While it was stated that applicants must have advanced English proficiency, it was also indicated that they will actively participate in official correspondence and application evaluation processes.
FINAL APPLICATION DATE: MAY 16
According to the posting published by the US Embassy in Ankara, applications for the "Visa Assistant" position will be accepted until May 16. Applications can be submitted through the embassy's website.