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Visa Information For Foreigners

  •  As of April 17, 2013, electronic visa (e-Visa) replaces “sticker visa” which was issued at the border crossings.  Applicants just need to log on to www.evisa.gov.tr , provide the requested information, (after the application is approved) make online payment and download their e-Visa.
  • Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Other purposes, such as work and study, require regular visa given by Embassies or Consulates.
  • Passports should be valid at least six months longer than the expiry date of the requested visa.
  • The term “official passports” covers diplomatic, service, special and official passports.
  • Visa regime for truck drivers of a country may differ from the overall visa regime effective for citizens of that particular country. For further information, please contact the nearest Turkish mission.
  • Regardless of the visa regime applied towards the citizens of a country, the travel document holders of that country need to obtain visa from Turkish missions beforehand.
  • Foreigners who will shoot a documentary film conduct a research or an archeological excavation should get a special permission from the Turkish authorities in advance.
  • If you have a valid visa, you do not need a residence permit up to 90 days. On the other hand, foreigners who shall reside, work or study in Turkey, should register themselves at the nearest local police department upon their arrival in Turkey, regardless of the validity of their visa.

 

Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their national ID’s

  1. Germany
  2. Belgium
  3. France
  4. Georgia
  5. The Netherlands
  6. Spain
  7. Switzerland
  8. Italy
  9. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
  10. Lichtenstein
  11. Luxemburg
  12. Malta
  13. Portugal
  14. Greece

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

  1. Germany – Passports expired within the last year / ID’s expired within the last year
  2. Belgium – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  3. France – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  4. Spain – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  5. Switzerland – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  6. Luxemburg – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
  7. Portugal – Passports expired within the last 5 years.

Citizens of the following countries can get a multiple-entry, sticker-type visa at any point of entry into Turkey for a fee

Valid for three months:

  •     Antigua and Barbuda (US$20 / €15)
  •     Australia (US$60 / €45)
  •     Austria (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Bahamas (US$20 / €15)
  •     Barbados (US$20 / €15)
  •     Belgium (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Canada (US$60 / €45)
  •     Dominica (US$20 / €15)
  •     Dominican Republic (US$20 / €15)
  •     Grenada (US$20 / €15)
  •     Haiti (US$20 / €15)
  •     Hong Kong (BNO Passport) (US$20 / €15)
  •     Ireland (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Jamaica (US$20 / €15)
  •     Kuwait (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
  •     Maldives (US$20 / €15)
  •     Malta (Gratis)
  •     Mexico (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, Canada, US, or Japan visa)
  •     Netherlands (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Norway (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Oman (US$20 / €15)
  •     Poland (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Portugal (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Qatar (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
  •     Saudi Arabia (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
  •     Spain (US$20 / €15)
  •     Saint Kitts and Nevis (US$20 / €15)
  •     Saint Lucia (US$20 / €15)
  •     Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (US$20 / €15)
  •     United Arab Emirates (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
  •     Ukraine (US$30 / €20) (until August 01, 2012)
  •     United Kingdom (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     United States of America (US$20 / €15)

Valid for two months:

  •     Belarus (US$20 / €15)

Valid for one month:

  •     Armenia (US$15 / €10)
  •     Bahrain (US$15 / €10)
  •     Bangladesh (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
  •     Republic of Cyprus (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     Hungary (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     India (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
  •     Indonesia (US$25)
  •     Mauritius (US$15 / €10)
  •     Moldova (US$30 / €20)
  •     Pakistan (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
  •     Slovakia (US$20 / €15 / £10)
  •     South Africa (US$15 / €10)

NOTE: Payments in Pounds Sterling must be in Bank of England £10 notes ONLY. No Scottish or Northern Irish notes and no other values of notes (£5/20/50)

The citizens of the countries/territories listed below can enter Turkey visa-free for 90 days unless otherwise stated

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Azerbaijan (30 days), Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (60 days), Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica (30 days), Croatia, Czech Republic, Northern Cyprus (Turkish republic of), Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Hong Kong (SAR Passport), Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (30 days), Latvia (30 days), Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau (30 days), Macedonia (60 days), Malaysia, Moldova (30 days), Monaco, Mongolia (30 days), Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Russia (60 days), San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan (30 days), Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan (30 days), Uruguay, Uzbekistan (30 days), Vatican City and Venezuela.

German citizens may enter with a passport, national ID card (Personalausweis) or an expired passport/ID unless arriving at the non-Council of Europe land border crossings (i.e. from Iran, Iraq and Syria).

More information can be found at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

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  1. ebe
    11:32 am on August 15, 2010

    Have you ever tried to get a Turkish visa from an Embassy abroad? Not a pleasant experience by any means.

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  2. cole
    6:09 pm on March 16, 2013

    What is e-Visa?

    Citizens of certain countries are eligible for e-Visa (Check the back page for the full list). It replaces “sticker” and “stamp-type” visas formerly issued at the borders. Applicants obtain their visa electronically after completing all the required steps on….

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    • Vasily Humadi
      10:03 am on April 2, 2013

      Just got one .. so streamlined. Couple of questions, email confirmation, and boom, visa arrives in my inbox in less than a minute.

      Makes life so much simpler !!! Definitely better than taking a chance with a long queue at VOA.

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      • manneca
        4:40 pm on May 30, 2013

        I am in the Turkish Airways lounge exiting Turkey. I used evisa, avoided a very long VOA line. I never used my evisa afterwards. Even on exiting the country, they didn’t ask to see it. IMO, it’s the way to go.

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  3. zidi dilmadi
    8:10 pm on May 1, 2013

    I applied using the eVisa system earlier today and was pleasantly surprised by how quick, easy and painless the whole thing was. It took me around 2 minutes from start to finish, including payment of the fees. The visa itself was emailed to me within seconds.

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  4. Kogan kenan
    11:28 am on September 12, 2013

    Citizens of the following countries may travel on ANY airline using the e-Visa.

    Antigua and Barbuda
    Armenia
    Australia
    Austria
    Bahamas
    Bahrain
    Bangladesh
    Barbados
    Belarus
    Belgium
    Canada
    Croatia
    Dominica
    Dominican Republic
    Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
    Grenada
    Haiti
    Hong Kong (BN(O))
    Hungary
    India
    Indonesia
    Iraq
    Ireland
    Jamaica
    Kuwait
    Maldives
    Malta
    Mauritius
    Mexico
    Netherlands
    Norway
    Oman
    Pakistan
    Poland
    Portugal
    Qatar
    Saint Lucia
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Saudi Arabia
    Slovakia
    South Africa
    Spain
    U.S.A
    United Arab Emirates
    United Kingdom

    All other country citizens must however travel on Turkish Airlines to avail of the e-Visa.

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