Animators in Turkey

Turkey is a magical country that harmoniously combines the atmosphere of an Eastern fairy tale with the comfort of the West. Its coasts are washed by the warm waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, creating stunning landscapes with mountain peaks, extended beaches, and ancient ruins. The local culture is rich and diverse, blending Persian, ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman traditions under the influence of Islamic and Christian heritage.

In the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, located on the shores of the Bosphorus, tourists are attracted to:

• The famous Hagia Sophia Cathedral;
• The legendary Blue Mosque from the 17th century;
• The Topkapi Palace, built in the 1460s, once the residence of the Ottoman Empire’s sultans.

The capital of Turkey, Ankara, is a progressive city known for dozens of attractions and exciting entertainment. In this remarkable country, the fields of flowers are as beautiful as those in Provence, the locals are friendly and welcoming, the markets are so colorful that you won’t find a similar atmosphere anywhere else in the world, and the culinary arts impress with a richness of flavors.

Notably, tourism in Turkey thrives year-round, and the hotel and restaurant businesses are constantly looking for employees. One of the most attractive job options is to become an animator, responsible for conducting cultural, sports, or recreational activities for vacationers. This profession offers excellent working conditions and some of the best salaries in the industry, making the Republic of Turkey an ideal place for earning money and gaining unforgettable experiences.

Let’s take a closer look at how much animators earn in Turkey, how to land a job in this field, what you need for it, and discuss the duration of contract arrangements and all possible pitfalls of working abroad.

Description of the animator job vacancy in Turkey for women

Before determining how much animators in Turkey earn and how to become one, it’s essential to understand the nature of this profession, the skills it entails, and the responsibilities it involves. Being well-informed will help you accurately assess your interest in this field.

Female animators in the tourism industry work at resorts, hotels, guesthouses, sanatoriums, health resorts, and hotels, organizing leisure activities for guests. Together with tourists, they lead exercise sessions, dance, conduct group workouts, play games, and arrange evening shows, and sometimes excursions. Broadly, the role of a female animator can be divided into sports, choreography, and activities with children.

What is needed to work as an animator?

There are many myths about becoming an animator in Turkey. Undoubtedly, every profession requires certain abilities and qualities, but often their importance is exaggerated. Many recruiting companies outline requirements for applicants in extensive detail, creating the impression that only a select few can apply for these positions. In reality, this is often an exaggeration used to boost the recruiting company’s authority in the eyes of clients.

Working as an animator abroad is accessible to any friendly and sociable young woman with developed communication skills and an outgoing personality. Turks highly value the attractiveness of individuals. For them, it is essential that charming beauties with a well-groomed appearance work on the hotel’s premises. Certainly, special qualifications, such as knowledge of the Turkish language, dance experience, or fitness instructor education, will have a positive impact on how much animators are paid in Turkey, but they won’t play a crucial role in employment.

How much do animators earn in Turkey?

To accurately determine how much animators in hotels in Turkey earn, you need to know the location of the hotel, its popularity, seasonal occupancy, and the type of employer. However, even the minimum wages in this sector don’t usually go below $450 USD. But this is practically the bottom of the market, considering that hotel employees don’t pay for accommodation, meals, internet, and entertainment on the tourist complex’s premises.

Meanwhile, the average monthly income for animators in Turkey ranges from $500 to $1500 or more.

How to get a job as an animator in Turkey from Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus?

Since the document processing can take from a few weeks to 2-3 months, and animator positions in Turkey open seasonally, it’s better to arrange employment in advance. The Prestige Model Agency can help with this process completely free and legally. You will only need to participate and provide the following documents:

• A passport with 2 copies.
• 2 copies and the original of the national ID.
• A certificate of primary, secondary, or higher special education.
• A 50×50 mm (5×5 cm) photo.
• For minors, a legally certified parental consent.
• An employer’s invitation and contract (provided by the agency).
• A certificate of no criminal record (provided by the agency).
• An employment application (prepared by the agency).

Citizens applying for animator jobs will incur costs only for obtaining temporary registration (up to $30) and the consular fee of $50. Upon arrival, the Turkish employer will fully reimburse any expenses incurred by the women. Additional costs may be related to where the animators are hired in Turkey, or more specifically, their permanent place of residence, as someone will have to spend some money to get to the airport, while someone may have to spend more. We, as a recruiting agency, prepare the documents for obtaining a visa, organize departures, and provide free consultation to clients at each of these stages.

For more detailed information on how to get a job as an animator in Turkey from Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine, please contact our manager.