Türkiye e-Visa 2026: How to Apply For Tourist Visa to Türkiye

Last updated: Apr 29, 2026

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What is the Türkiye e-visa?

The Türkiye tourist visa, commonly referred to as the Türkiye e-visa, is an entry authorization document that allows foreign nationals to enter and travel within Türkiye for non-essential purposes such as tourism, transit, and business.

The e-visa can be easily obtained online, providing a convenient alternative to the passport sticker, which requires an in-person application at the Turkish consulate.

The passport sticker is advised only if you do not qualify for the electronic variant or visa-free entry, or if you plan to stay longer than the e-visa’s validity period.

Eligibility for Türkiye e-visa

Key conditions for e-visa applicants

Here are the main requirements that apply to most e-visa applicants:

Most applicants need a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen area country, Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Electronic visas or e-residence permits from these countries are not accepted.
Citizens of Cape Verde, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Palestine, Senegal, and Yemen must fly to Türkiye with an airline that has signed a protocol with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As of April 2026, these airlines are Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and SunExpress. For Egyptian citizens, EgyptAir and Air Cairo are also accepted.
Depending on your nationality, you may also need a confirmed hotel reservation and sufficient funds (US$50 per day).

For Egyptian citizens, those under 15 or over 45 years old can obtain an e-visa without the additional requirement of holding a Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa. Egyptians between 15 and 45 years old must hold such a visa or residence permit.

For Algerian citizens, those under 15 or over 65 years old are exempt from visa requirements entirely for stays up to 90 days. Those between 15–18 and 35–65 years old may apply for a conditional e-visa if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit. Algerians between 18 and 35 years old must apply for a regular visa.

Countries eligible for e-visa

Citizens of the following countries and territories can apply for the Türkiye e-visa via the online application at www.evisa.gov.tr, provided they meet the required criteria.

Afghanistan
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bermuda
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Fiji
Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
Grenada
Haiti
Hong Kong (BN(O))
India
Iraq
Jamaica
Libya
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
Namibia
Nepal
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Senegal
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Taiwan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen

The specific e-visa conditions vary by nationality. To check the exact requirements for your country, go to www.evisa.gov.tr, click Apply, and select your country and travel document type.

Türkiye e-visa requirements

Before beginning the online application process, travelers need to ensure they have the necessary documents, which include:

a passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay granted by the visa (for example, a 90-day visa requires at least 150 days of passport validity at the time of entry). The Turkish MFA advises having a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
an email address for receiving notifications and the e-visa
a debit or credit card to pay for the visa fee

Türkiye e-visa application process

Applying for the Türkiye e-visa involves a few straightforward steps:

Fill out the online application form on the Turkish Government’s eVisa page.
Pay the required visa fee. Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Diners, Discover, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, Sofort, Bancontact, KNET, and others.
Wait for a confirmation email.
Print the confirmation and take it with you on your trip.

Travelers need to provide specific details when filling out the application form, such as their name, date and place of birth, passport number, passport issue and expiry date, email address, mobile phone number, and current address.

Processing time

The Türkiye e-visa application process is relatively quick, typically taking only a few minutes to complete. Most applications are processed within 24 to 48 hours.

Despite the speedy processing times, it is advisable to file the application at least 72 hours before your trip to Türkiye to account for any unforeseen delays.

Fees

The cost to apply for a Türkiye e-visa varies depending on the applicant’s nationality.

The fees are charged in USD but can be paid using any accepted debit or credit card. Travelers should check the Turkish Government’s E-visa webpage for specific fee details applicable to their country of residence.

Türkiye e-visa validity

For most eligible countries, the Turkish e-visa is valid for a 180-day period starting from the arrival date specified in the application. You do not need to enter Türkiye on the exact date you specified — arriving later is fine, but arriving earlier means your e-visa will not yet be valid.

Depending on the traveler’s country of citizenship, the e-visa may be issued as either a single-entry or multiple-entry visa, allowing a stay in Türkiye for periods ranging from 30 to 90 days.

It is recommended to check the Turkish Government’s E-visa webpage for specific validity details related to your country of residence.

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