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Updated March 2024

Turkey, the fairytale-esque Middle Eastern country, is a gateway to the captivating land of Turkey, where ancient history and modern charm seamlessly intertwine. With its varied landscapes, lively cities, and welcoming atmosphere, Turkey promises a rewarding experience for all visitors.

Looking to travel to the charming land of baklava and lokum? Wego’s put together a comprehensive guide on how you can apply for a tourist visa to travel to Turkey. Keep reading to learn more!

What is the Turkey tourist visa (Turkey e-Visa)?

The Turkey tourist visa (e-Visa) is an entry authorization document allowing foreign nationals to enter and travel within Turkey for mostly non-essential purposes. This is strictly limited to travel, transit and business purposes. Tourists wishing to study must not apply for this visa type.

On 17 April 2013, the e-Visa replaced the ‘sticker visa’ and ‘stamp-type’ tourist visa, which were formerly issued at border crossings.

The passport sticker is a variant of the Turkey visa, which you can only apply for by taking your passport to the Turkish consulate. It is advised to only make use of this option if either you do not qualify for the electronic variant and for visa-free entry or if you would like to stay longer than your e-Visa’s validity.

Who can apply for the Turkey e-Visa?

Countries eligible to apply

Holders of passports from the following countries and territories are eligible to obtain their Turkey e-Visa through an online application. The duration of stay for most of these nationalities is 90 days (30 days for some) within 180 days.

Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Canada, China, Cyprus, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Fiji, Grenada,  Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Oman, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, U.S.A, United Arab Emirates.

Countries eligible to conditionally apply

Nationals of the following countries must meet certain conditions in order to apply for an e-Visa. Citizens of these countries and territories are eligible to apply for a single entry e-Visa on which they can stay for up to 30 days only if they meet the conditions listed below

Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bhutan, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BN(O)), India, Iraq, Jamaica, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Taiwan, U.S.A, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Yemen.
The conditions are as follows:
  • all nationalities, except for citizens of Gabon and Zambia, must hold a valid visa or residence permit from one of the following countries: Schengen area countries, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States. Electronic visas or e-residence permits are not accepted. Egyptian citizens who are under 20 or over 45 years old do not need to fulfil this requirement.
  • all citizens except for the citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Philippines must travel with one of the airlines that has protocols with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The following airlines meet the criteria: Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Citizens of Egypt may also travel on flights operated by EgyptAir.
  • must hold a hotel reservation and adequate financial means (US$50 per day).
  • Algerian citizens must be aged below 18 or over 35 years old to be eligible for an e-Visa. Otherwise, a sticker visa is required.
  • Afghanistan, Iraq, Zambia, and Philippines citizens are not eligible for an e-Visa on arrival at Istanbul Airport

Countries with a visa-free arrangement

Nationals of the following countries are exempted from a visa for entry and can stay in Turkey for three months within half a year in an interrupted or uninterrupted period:
Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine.

Nationals of the Russian Federation do not require a visa for entry and can stay in Turkey for up to 60 days, whereas nationals of Belarus, Brunei, Costa Rica, Latvia, Macao, Mongolia, Thailand and Turkmenistan can stay in Turkey for up to 30 days per visit and 90 days per 6 months.

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Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their expired passports

  • Germany – Passports expired within the last year / IDs expired within the last year
  • Belgium – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • France – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • Spain – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • Switzerland – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • Luxemburg – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • Portugal – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  • Bulgaria – Valid ordinary passport

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Turkey e-Visa requirements

Before beginning the online application process, travelers are required to ensure that they have the following required documents:

  • a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival (3 months for Pakistani passport holders)
  • an email address where notifications and the e-Visa will be sent
  • a debit or credit card to pay for the visa fee

How do I apply for the Turkey e-Visa?

  • fill out the online application form on the Turkish Government’s eVisa page.
  • pay the required visa fee through Visa, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal
  • wait until you receive a confirmation email
  • print the confirmation and take it with you on your trip

Travelers must provide the following details when filling out the Turkey eVisa application form:

  • given name and surname
  • date and place of birth
  • passport number
  • passport issue and expiry date
  • email address
  • mobile phone number
  • current address

How long is the Turkey e-Visa valid for?

For most eligible countries, the Turkish e-Visa visa is valid for a 180-day period from the arrival date in Turkey.

Depending on the traveler’s country of citizenship, a holder of the Turkey electronic visa may be issued either a single-entry or multiple-entry and can stay in the country between 30 to 90 days. We recommend that all prospective travelers check for details that may apply specifically to their country of residence on the Turkish Government’s E-Visa webpage.

Turkey e-Visa fee

While the cost to apply for a Turkey e-Visa is charged in USD, travelers need not hold a U.S. bank account. The currency will be automatically converted.

However, the Turkey e-Visa fees vary with the nationality of each applicant. Hence, travelers must check for details that may apply specifically to their country of residence on the Turkish Government’s E-Visa webpage.

How long will it take to process a Turkey e-Visa?

The Turkey e-Visa application in itself is a fairly simple process that takes only a few minutes to complete.

The majority of applications are processed between 24 to 48 hours after submitting the application. Despite the speedy processing times and flexible application dates, travelers are advised to file their application at least 72 hours before their trip to Turkey.

 

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