The Turkey e-Visa is an electronic visa, introduced on 17 April 2013 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, that allows foreign nationals to apply for their visa online without visiting the Turkish Embassy/Consulate.
Eligible travelers can apply for the Turkish visa online having only a valid passport, access to any online payment method, and a digital photo of the applicant's face. Completing the application process takes only minutes and can be fully done from home.
The Turkey e-Visa is available as a single entry visa - for a 30-day stay and a multiple entry visa - for a 90-day stay. Both types stay valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Turkish e-Visa processing time can take up to 3 business days or less, with an average of just 19 hours!
Travelers must enter Turkey within one month from the date of issue of the e-Visa and not later than 90 days after the issue date.
Holders of travel documents for stateless persons, refugees, or applicants who are unable to provide additional documents should apply for a traditional Turkish visa directly at the nearest Turkish diplomatic mission. Online application is not available.
Please note! Completing the Form for Entry to Turkey is no longer mandatory. The Entry Form was introduced due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to help reduce the virus spread but the country lifted this requirement.
There are two types of the Turkey e-Visa that we can distinguish. The applicant's nationality decides on which type they are eligible for. There is a:
No matter what your nationality is, the online Turkey visa is issued for purposes of tourism or business only. All other purposes of travel (including working for a Turkish company) require a traditional Embassy visa.
Another feature that all electronic visa types have in common is the requirement for each applicant to have a passport that will stay valid for no less than 6 months from the date of arrival in Turkey. Sometimes, certain nationalities may need to meet different passport validity requirements.
Citizens of the following countries are issued a multiple-entry e-Visa, allowing stays of up to 90 days within the 180-day validity period. Aside from a valid passport, no additional documents are necessary, except when indicated by " ** ".
* Citizens are entitled to stay within Turkey for 30 days within the 180-day validity period
** Citizens are obliged to provide some or all of the following additional documents, including:
Citizens of the following countries are issued a single entry e-Visa, allowing up to 30 days of stay within the 180-day validity period. Additional documents are needed depending on the citizenship of the applicant. Travelers whose country of citizenship is marked with a number will find a list of required supporting documents below.
* Citizens may stay within Turkey for up to 90 days within the 180-day e-Visa validity period
Travelers whose country of citizenship is followed by a number in the list above are obliged to provide the following supporting documents:
Make sure to apply at least 3 days in advance of your travel to receive the necessary entry permit on time.
Prepare the required for your nationality documents and start the application process by choosing the purpose of your travel using the panel on the left. Next, click 'Apply Online' and follow these simple steps to complete the process:
Once your application has been submitted, our team of Turkey e-Visa experts examines it to make sure the information it contains is complete and accurate, and that the correct documents have been attached.
The entire application checking and approval process takes a maximum of 3 business days; the average waiting time is 19 hours.
Your approved online visa for Turkey will be sent to the email provided in your application. Please print out the received entry permit and show it when asked by the appropriate officials upon your arrival.
*Final decisions and processing times are at the discretion of the government of Turkey.
e-Visa is not needed for travelers who enter Turkey only to transit through to another destination. As long as you do not plan to leave the transit zone within the Turkish airport while waiting for your connecting flight, a passport is the only travel document needed.
Please note that travelers who wish to leave the transit zone of the airport must obtain an electronic visa in advance, and carry the document with them at the time of entering Turkey. For information on how to obtain this entry permit, see "Turkey e-Visa application form," above.
All online visa holders who travel to Turkey must carry two documents with them at the time of entry:
You will be asked to present each document to the Turkish customs officials, who will examine them before welcoming you into the country.
Although the electronic visa system for Turkey may seem complicated, the Turkey e-Visa sample below gives every applicant a transparent view of how their entry permit will look like!
Evisa Express is an independent company that offers efficient and professional assistance in obtaining visas online. We are not associated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey website evisa.gov.tr or any governmental agency. See Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Turkey e-Visa is an electronic entry permit that allows travelers from eligible countries to enter Turkey. The application process can be completed online using our website. Processing time is a maximum of 3 business days and the approved electronic visa is sent to your email box in PDF form. All you need to do is print it out and carry it with you when you enter Turkey!
To apply online for your Turkey visa, first prepare the required documents (that differ depending on the applicant's nationality). Next, choose the purpose of your travel and start filling the application form. Provide some basic personal and travel details and finish the process by covering the fees. You can use numerous online payment methods to do so!
An e-Visa for Turkey costs either 69 Euro, 99 Euro, or 129 Euro, depending on the nationality of the applicant. All travelers have several secure online payment methods to choose from to cover the fees. As soon as your payment registers, you will receive a confirmation number.
Every traveler that wishes to cross the Turkey border must have an appropriate entry permit to do so. That is way you have to make sure to submit the online visa application at least 3 business days in advance of your travel to get the e-Visa delivered on time.
Turkey has a more complex system of online visa requirements than most other nations, but Evisa Express is here to make everything clear. See the "List of eligible countries and e-Visa requirements," above, to find out which documents will you need to prepare before applying.
Yes. When you apply with Evisa Express, the electronic visa you receive is an official travel authorization issued by the government of Turkey. Online visas have made travelers' lives easier since they do not require any visits to the Embassy or a Consulate.
The application process for the Turkey e-Visa can be completed within minutes. Processing times are a maximum of 3 business days, but most applicants receive their approved entry permit in 19 hours or less. Make sure to check if your application form does not contain any errors to avoid delays.
Not all of the nationalities listed as eligible for an e-Visa are able to obtain it on arrival. Regardless, it is generally known that obtaining an electronic visa in advance is more secure than waiting until entering Turkey.
Approved electronic Turkey visas are delivered in PDF format via email provided in the application form. Check your email frequently in the 3 business days following the submission of your application. Make sure to apply at least 3 days prior to your trip to receive the entry permit on time.
Yes! All children must have a separate online visa - even if they are included on their parent's passport. Applications for all underage travelers must be made by their parents or guardians. Should you need any further information, please contact our support team.
The length of the permitted stay in Turkey depends on your nationality. Citizens of certain countries may stay up to 90 days with an 180-day period; others may stay up to 30 days. Check the "List of eligible countries and e-Visa requirements," above, for more details.
In case your application for the online Turkey visa does not get positively approved, please contact our support team to discuss your situation. Check if all the data provided in the application form was correct and if you have attached the appropriate supporting documents.
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