Frequently Asked Questions about Online Turkey Visa
What is Online Turkey Visa?
Turkey e-visa is an electronic travel authorisation which allows entry into the respective country for a specific period.
Turkey e-visa can be used as a replacement for traditional or stamped visas for visitors wanting to visit Turkey for a short period of time. Unlike traditional visa application, Turkey e-visa application is an all-online process.
Can I visit Turkey with an Online Turkey Visa (or Turkey e-Visa)?
For short term visits to Turkey, you can use your Turkey e-Visa at multiple trips to stay within the country for a period up to 3 months on each visit. Turkey e-Visa is valid for up to 180 days for most countries.
Anyone with a valid Turkey e-Visa can visit Turkey until its date of expiry or the date of expiry of passport, whichever is earlier.
Do I need a Traditional Visa or Turkey e-Visa to visit Turkey?
Depending on the purpose and duration of your visit to Turkey, you can either apply for Online Turkey Visa or a traditional visa. Turkey e-visa would only allow you to stay within Turkey up to 3 months.
You can use your e-visa for multiple visits until its expiry date. Your Online Turkey Visa can also be used for business trips or tourism to a country.
Who is eligible for Online Turkey Visa (or Turkey e-Visa)?
Visitors of the below mentioned countries are eligible for either a single entry or a multiple-entry Online Turkey Visa, which must be acquired before they embark on the journey to Turkey. They are permitted a maximum of 90 days, and occasionally 30 days, in Turkey.
Online Turkey Visa allows visitors to enter anytime in the next 180 days. The visitor to Turkey is allowed to remain continuously or stay for 90 day within the upcoming 180 days or six months. Also, to note, that this Visa is a multiple entry Visa for Turkey.
Conditional Online Turkey Visa
The following nations' citizens can obtain a single-entry eVisa for Turkey. They are permitted a maximum of 30 days in Turkey. They also need to satisfy conditions listed below.
Conditions:
- All nationalities must hold a valid Visa (or a Tourist Visa) from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom .
OR
- All nationalities must hold a Residence Permit from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom
Note: Electronic visas (e-Visa) or e-Residence permits are not accepted.
Visitors of the below mentioned countries are eligible for either a single entry or a multiple-entry Online Turkey Visa, which must be acquired before they embark on the journey to Turkey. They are permitted a maximum of 90 days, and occasionally 30 days, in Turkey.
Online Turkey Visa allows visitors to enter anytime in the next 180 days. The visitor to Turkey is allowed to remain continuously or stay for 90 day within the upcoming 180 days or six months. Also, to note, that this Visa is a multiple entry Visa for Turkey.
Conditional Turkey eVisa
The following nations' citizens can obtain a single-entry eVisa for Turkey. They are permitted a maximum of 30 days in Turkey. They also need to satisfy conditions listed below.
Conditions:
- All nationalities must hold a valid Visa (or a Tourist Visa) from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom .
OR
- All nationalities must hold a Residence Permit from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom
Note: Electronic visas (e-Visa) or e-Residence permits are not accepted.
How can I Visit Turkey with a Turkey e-Visa ?
A passenger with Turkey e-Visa would need to present the proof of their e-Visa along with other necessary documents like valid Passport at the point of arrival in Turkey whether travelling by air or sea route
What is the procedure to get an Online Turkey Visa (or Turkey e-Visa)?
If you want to visit Turkey with Turkey e-Visa then you would need to fill the online Turkey e-Visa application form correctly. Your Online Turkey Visa application request would be processed within a period of 1-2 business days. Turkey e-visa is an online application process and you would receive your Turkey e-Visa by email.
What documents do I need for my Turkey e-Visa application?
You will need a valid passport of a Turkey e-visa eligible country with at least 180 days of validity before the date of your arrival to Turkey.
You might also present a valid national identity card on your arrival. A supporting document might also be asked in some cases which is a residence permit or a Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa.
How long will my Turkey e-visa application take to process?
Online Turkey Visa application usually takes 1-2 business days to process. Depending on the accuracy of information provided in your application form for Turkey e-visa request would be processed within 1-2 days.
How will I receive my Turkey e-Visa?
Once your Turkey e-visa application has been processed, you will receive your Turkey e-visa through email as a PDF document.
Can I visit Turkey on a different date than mentioned on my Turkey e-visa?
You cannot visit Turkey outside of the validity duration of Online Turkey Visa. Although you may choose to plan your visit on a later date than mentioned on your Turkey e-Visa.
Turkey e-Visa in most cases in valid up to 180 days from the date of arrival you specify in the Turkey e-Visa application.
How can I apply for a change of travel date on my Turkey e-Visa?
You cannot change your travel date on your approved Turkey e-visa application . However, you may apply for another Turkey e-Visa using the date of arrival as per your choice.
How long is the validity of my Turkey e-Visa?
Turkey e-Visa is valid for up to 180 days for most countries. You can use your Turkey e-Visa for multiple trips to stay within the country for a period up to 3 months on each visit.
Do children also need to apply for a Turkey e-Visa?
Yes, each passenger arriving at Turkey will need to present a seperate Turkey e-visa on arrival including minors.
I cannot find the space for a middle name entry on my Turkey e-visa application form?
Your Turkey e-visa application form may not display space for filling out the middle name. In this case you can use the available space in the First/Given Names field to fill your middle name. Make sure to use space between your first name and middle name.
How long will my e-visa for Turkey remain valid?
In most cases your Turkey e-Visa will remain valid for a period of 180 days. Turkey e-visa is a multiple entry authorisation. However, in case of certain nationalities your e-visa may only allow you to stay in Turkey for 30 days under single entry case.
My e-visa for Turkey has expired. Can I reapply for Turkey e-Visa without leavig the country?
If you have extended your stay in Turkey beyond 180 days, then you would need to leave the country and then reapply for another e-visa for your visit. Overstated the date mentioned your Turkey e-visa may involve fines, penalties, and future travel bans.
How can I pay for my Turkey e-visa application fee?
You can use either a valid debit or credit card to pay for your Turkey e-visa application. It is best recommended to use a MasterCard or Visa for quick payment. In case you face payment related issues, try paying at a different time or with a different debit or credit card.
I want a refund of my Turkey e-visa application fee. What should I do?
Once the e-visa application processing amount has been deducted from your debit or credit card, then you cannot get a refund under any circumstance. In case your travel plans to visit Turkey have been cancelled, you will not be able to get a refund for the same.
Information on my Turkey e-Visa application does not match my travel documents. Will I still be allowed entry to Turkey in such a case?
No, any discrepancy or mismatch in your travel document on arrival and information on your Turkey e-visa application would not permit you to enter Turkey with an e-visa. In this case you will have to reapply for Online Turkey Visa.
Which airline companies can I choose to travel to Turkey with my e-visa?
If you belong to a list of certain countries under the Turkish Foreign ministry, then you might need to travel only with the airline companies which have signed protocol with the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Under this policy, Turkish Airlines, Onur Air and Pegasus Airlines are some of the companies which have signed agreements with the Turkish government.
How can I cancel my Turkey e-Visa?
Turkey e-Visa application fee is non refundable under all circumstances. Application fee cannot be refunded for an unused e-Visa.
Will Turkey e-Visa guarantee my entry in Turkey?
An e-visa only acts as an authorization to visit Turkey and not as a guarantee to enter the country.
Any foreigner wanting to enter Turkey may be denied entry by immigration officials at the point of arrival on the grounds of suspicious behaviours, threat to citizens or other security related reasons.
What COVID precautions do I need to take before applying for an e-visa for Turkey?
Although your e-visa application for Turkey will be processed regardless of your vaccination status, do take certain precautions before visiting a foreign country.
Citizens belonging to a high yellow fever transition rate and who are eligible for an e-visa to Turkey would need to present a proof of vaccination at the point of their arrival in Turkey.
Can I use my e-visa to visit Turkey for the purpose of research/documentary project/ an archaeological study?
An e-visa for Turkey can only be used as an authorization to visit the country for short term tourism or business-related visits.
However, if you wish to visit Turkey for other specific purposes then you would need to get permission from Turkey's embassy in your country. You would need permission from relevant authorities if your visit involves any other purpose than travel or trade within Turkey.
Is it safe to provide my information on Turkey e-Visa application form?
Your personal information provided in your Online Turkey Visa application form is stored in an offline database avoiding risks of any cyber attacks. Information provided in your application is only used for Turkey e-Visa processing and is not made public for any commercial purpose whatsoever
What is Conditional Turkey e-visa?
Conditions:
- All nationalities must hold a valid Visa (or a Tourist Visa) from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom .
OR
- All nationalities must hold a Residence Permit from one of Schengen countries, Ireland, United States or United Kingdom
Note: Electronic visas (e-Visa) or e-Residence permits are not accepted.
Can I use my Turkey e-visa for a medical visit to Turkey?
No, since an e-visa can only be used for the purpose of tourism or trade within Turkey.
According to April 2016 Law on Foreigners and International Protection, visitors must be travelling with valid medical insurance throughout their trip. An e-visa cannot be used for the purpose of medical visit to the country