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Turkey tourist visa: Requirements and application procedure

Published: October 12, 2022

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Turkey has a liberal visa policy offering visa exemption and e-visas to many nationalities. A Turkey tourist visa is also quite easy to obtain from the embassy or an authorized agent. 

Turkey has introduced e-Visa to simplify its visa application process and replace its Visa on Arrival. Currently, 30 nationalities can obtain a Turkey e-Visa from the comfort of their homes. 21 nationalities can also obtain an e-Visa if holding a visa or residence permit from any Schengen country, US, UK or Ireland. 

Many nationalities from the African continent that were previously eligible for e-Visas were unfortunately removed from that list recently. They will now have to apply for a Turkey tourist visa through a Turkish mission or an agent. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • TURKEY TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY
    • Minimum passport validity to enter Turkey as a tourist
    • VISA EXEMPT nationalities
    • VISA ON ARRIVAL eligible nationalities
    • E-VISA eligible nationalities
    • CONSULAR VISA REQUIRED nationalities
    • Turkey transit visa requirements
    • Turkey visa requirements for cruise passengers
  • TURKEY VISA ON ARRIVAL
    • Validity of Turkey Visa on Arrival
    • How long can you stay in Turkey with Visa on Arrival
    • Visa on Arrival application process
    • Documents required
    • Visa fee
    • Processing time
  • TURKEY E-VISA
    • Validity of Turkey e-Visa
    • When to apply for e-Visa
    • How long can you stay in Turkey on e-Visa
    • E-Visa application process
    • Documents required
    • Photo requirements
    • Visa fee
    • Processing time
    • Customer service
  • TURKEY TOURIST VISA FROM THE EMBASSY/CONSULATE
    • Validity of Turkey tourist visa
    • When to apply for Turkish tourist visa
    • How long can you stay in Turkey on a tourist visa
    • Tourist visa application process
    • Documents required
    • Photo requirements
    • Visa fee
    • Processing time
  • ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE AT THE AIRPORT
    • Entering Turkey by air
    • Leaving Turkey by air
  • CONCLUSION

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TURKEY TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY

Turkey tourist visa requirements by nationality
Turkey tourist visa requirements by nationality

Minimum passport validity to enter Turkey as a tourist

The passport validity is different for different nationalities. It also depends on whether you are visa-exempt or require a visa. 

For nationalities that are visa-exempt, the minimum passport validity required is 60 days beyond your “allowed period of stay” in Turkey. For some, it’s 90 days.

For those who require an e-Visa, VOA or visa from the embassy, the minimum passport validity required is 6 months from the day of arrival. For some, it’s 3 months beyond the validity of their visas.

So in general, you will be fine with 6 months of validity remaining your passport at the time of entering Turkey. 

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VISA EXEMPT nationalities

90-day entry (total 90 days within any 180 days)

  1. Albania
  2. Algeria (below 15 or above 65)
  3. Argentina
  4. Austria
  5. Azerbaijan
  6. Belgium
  7. Belize
  8. Bolivia
  9. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  10. Brazil
  11. Brunei
  12. Bulgaria
  13. Burundi
  14. Chile
  15. Colombia
  16. Croatia
  17. Czech Republic
  18. Denmark
  19. Ecuador
  20. El Salvador
  21. Estonia
  22. Finland
  23. France
  24. Georgia
  25. Germany
  26. Greece
  27. Guatemala
  28. Honduras
  29. Hong Kong
  30. Hungary 
  31. Iceland
  32. Iran
  33. Ireland
  34. Israel
  35. Italy
  36. Japan
  37. Jordan
  38. Kosovo
  39. Kuwait
  40. Kyrgyzstan
  41. Latvia
  42. Lebanon
  43. Liechtenstein
  44. Lithuania
  45. Luxemburg
  46. Malaysia
  47. Malta
  48. Mauritania
  49. Moldova
  50. Monaco
  51. Montenegro
  52. Morocco
  53. Netherlands
  54. New Zealand
  55. Nicaragua
  56. North Macedonia
  57. Norway
  58. Panama
  59. Paraguay
  60. Peru
  61. Poland
  62. Portugal
  63. Qatar
  64. Romania
  65. St. Kitts and Nevis
  66. San Marino
  67. Serbia
  68. Singapore
  69. Slovakia
  70. Slovenia
  71. South Korea
  72. Spain
  73. Sweden
  74. Switzerland
  75. Trinidad and Tobago
  76. Tunisia
  77. Ukraine
  78. United Kingdom
  79. Uruguay
  80. Uzbekistan
  81. Vatican City
  82. Venezuela

30-day entry (total 90 days within any 180 days)

  1. Belarus
  2. Indonesia
  3. Kazakhstan
  4. Macao
  5. Tajikistan
  6. Thailand
  7. Turkmenistan

60-day entry (total 90 days within any 180 days)

  1. Russia

30-day entry (total 30 days within any 180 days)

  1. Costa Rica
  2. Mongolia

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VISA ON ARRIVAL eligible nationalities

90-day, multiple-entry

  1. Antigua-Barbuda
  2. Australia
  3. Bahamas
  4. Barbados
  5. Canada
  6. Dominica
  7. Grenada
  8. Haiti
  9. Jamaica
  10. Maldives
  11. Mexico
  12. Oman
  13. Saudi Arabia
  14. United Arab Emirates
  15. United States

30-day, multiple-entry

  1. Armenia
  2. Cyprus
  3. Mauritius

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E-VISA eligible nationalities

90-day, multiple-entry

  1. Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Australia
  3. Bahamas
  4. Barbados
  5. Bermuda
  6. Canada
  7. Dominica
  8. Dominican Republic
  9. Grenada
  10. Haiti
  11. Jamaica
  12. Kuwait
  13. Maldives
  14. Mauritius
  15. Oman
  16. Saudi Arabia
  17. St. Lucia
  18. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  19. United Arab Emirates
  20. United States

30-day, multiple-entry

  1. Armenia
  2. China
  3. South Africa
  4. Taiwan

30-day, single-entry

  1. Bahrain
  2. Cyprus
  3. Fiji
  4. Mexico
  5. Suriname
  6. Timor Leste

30-day, single-entry with a US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria (below 18 or over 35)
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Bhutan
  5. Cambodia
  6. Cape Verde
  7. Egypt (below 20 or 45 years)
  8. Equatorial Guinea
  9. India
  10. Iraq
  11. Libya
  12. Nepal
  13. Pakistan
  14. Palestine
  15. Philippines
  16. Senegal
  17. Solomon Islands
  18. Sri Lanka
  19. Vanuatu
  20. Vietnam
  21. Yemen

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CONSULAR VISA REQUIRED nationalities

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria (below 18 or over 35)
  3. Angola
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Benin
  6. Bhutan
  7. Botswana
  8. Burkina Faso
  9. Cambodia
  10. Cameroon
  11. Cape Verde
  12. Central African Republic
  13. Chad
  14. Comoros
  15. Cote d’Ivoire
  16. Cuba
  17. Congo, Dem Rep of
  18. Djibouti
  19. Egypt
  20. Eritrea
  21. Eswatini
  22. Equatorial Guinea
  23. Ethiopia
  24. Gabon
  25. Gambia
  26. Ghana
  27. Guinea
  28. Guinea-Bissau
  29. India
  30. Iraq
  31. Kenya
  32. Kiribati
  33. Laos
  34. Lesotho
  35. Liberia
  36. Libya
  37. Madagascar
  38. Malawi
  39. Mali
  40. Marshall Islands
  41. Mozambique
  42. Myanmar
  43. Namibia
  44. Nauru
  45. Nepal
  46. Niger
  47. Nigeria
  48. North Korea
  49. Pakistan
  50. Palestine
  51. Palau
  52. Papua New Guinea
  53. Philippines
  54. Congo, Rep. of
  55. Rwanda
  56. Sao Tome and Principe
  57. Samoa
  58. Senegal
  59. Sierra Leone
  60. Solomon Islands
  61. Somalia
  62. South Sudan
  63. Sri Lanka
  64. Sudan
  65. Syria
  66. Tanzania
  67. Togo
  68. Tonga
  69. Tuvalu
  70. Uganda
  71. Vanuatu
  72. Vietnam
  73. Yemen
  74. Zambia
  75. Zimbabwe

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Turkey transit visa requirements

Transit visas are NOT REQUIRED for transiting through Turkish international airports. 

If you are not leaving the international transit area, then you do not require a transit visa. But if you have to leave the international transit area, or claim your bags, or change to a different airline, then you would require a transit visa. 

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Turkey visa requirements for cruise passengers

A Turkey tourist visa is NOT REQUIRED for cruise passengers for up to 72 hours. 

Cruise visitors are issued a Harbor City Entry Permit that’s valid for 72 hours and limited to the harbor city where the cruise arrived and its surroundings.

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TURKEY VISA ON ARRIVAL

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Turkey Visa on Arrival Sample

Turkey introduced its e-Visa system in 2013 with the intention of phasing out its Visa on Arrival. But VOA is still available and a few countries that are eligible for e-Visa are also eligible for obtaining VOA at international airports in Turkey. 

Even though the e-Visa takes only a few minutes to apply, the VOA fee is considerably lower than the e-Visa fee for certain nationalities. It makes sense to simply get a VOA instead of an e-Visa if you are eligible and the fee is lower. 

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Validity of Turkey Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival is valid for 90 days, with multiple entries. Total stay cannot be more than 90 days in a 180-day period. 

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How long can you stay in Turkey with Visa on Arrival

Turkey Visa on Arrival is valid for 90 days. That means, if you continue to stay in Turkey after you have obtained your Visa on Arrival, you can stay up to 90 days. But if you leave and come back, you can only stay until your Visa on Arrival expiration date. 

Also, your total stay in Turkey cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. 

Example:

  • Your arrival date in Turkey is March 10
  • You obtained VOA on March 10
  • Your visa is valid from 10 March 2022 to 08 June 2022 (90 days)
  • After 45 days, on 24 April 2022, you left Turkey. 
  • You entered Turkey again on 19 May 2022 using your previous VOA. You can only stay till 08 June 2022, which is 21 days. 

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Visa on Arrival application process

The VOA process is quite quick at airports in Turkey. Right before the immigration or passport control, you will see a section called “Visa”. Stop by there and get your visa on arrival. 

For obtaining VOA, all you need is your passport and visa on arrival fee in USD, EUR or GBP. Some nationalities require a passport-size photo.

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Documents required

You must present the following documents.

  • Passport that’s valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival in Turkey
  • Cash in USD, EUR or GBP for visa fee payment

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Visa fee

The Visa on Arrival (VOA) fee starts from $30 and goes up all the way to $70 USD depending on nationality. Below is the Visa on Arrival fee for all eligible nationalities. 

CountryVOA fee in USD
1Antigua-Barbuda$30
2Armenia$25
3Australia$70
4Bahamas$30
5Barbados$30
6Canada$70
7Cyprus$30
8Dominica$30
9Grenada$60
10Haiti$30
11Jamaica$30
12Maldives$30
13Mauritius$30
14Mexico$30
15Oman$60
16Saudi Arabia$60
17United Arab Emirates$60
18United States$30

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Processing time

It usually takes a few minutes for the Visa on Arrival process. But it depends on how busy the Visa on Arrival section is.

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TURKEY E-VISA

Turkey e-Visa - Step-by-step guide
Turkey e-Visa Sample

Turkey introduced its e-Visa portal in 2013 to help visitors obtain visas from the comfort of their homes. Today, 51 countries are eligible for Turkey e-Visa.

Of these 51 countries, 30 nationalities can apply for e-Visa with just their passports. And 21 nationalities can apply for an e-Visa only if holding a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or Ireland visa or a residence permit from any of those countries.

E-visa approval is immediate and it only takes 5 minutes to obtain the e-Visa. 

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Validity of Turkey e-Visa

The validity of the Turkey e-Visa is 180 days from the “arrival date” that you’ve selected in your e-Visa application. 

E-Visas are either single-entry or multiple-entry depending on your passport. You must enter Turkey within the validity of your e-Visa. 

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When to apply for e-Visa

You can apply for your Turkey e-Visa up to 3 months in advance. The latest you can apply is 48 hours. 

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How long can you stay in Turkey on e-Visa

Depending on your passport, you can either stay up to 30 days or 90 days on an e-Visa. Your total stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. 

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E-Visa application process

Turkey e-Visa approval is immediate so there is no processing time. The application is quite simple, so it only takes about 10 minutes. You can pay the fee with a credit/debit card.

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Documents required

You will need the following documents.

  • Original passport
  • A valid visa from the US, UK, Ireland or Schengen (for those that require a supporting document)
  • A credit or debit card for visa fee payment

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Photo requirements

A photo is not required for the Turkey e-Visa application

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Visa fee

The e-Visa fee varies from “no fee” to $77 USD depending on the passport. Below is the table for the current Turkey e-Visa fee.

CountryE-Visa fee in USD
1Afghanistan$60.00
2Algeria (below 18 or over 35)$50.00
3Antigua and Barbuda$40.00
4Armenia$30.00
5Australia$60.00
6Bahamas$20.00
7Bahrain$77.00
8Bangladesh$60.00
9Barbados$20.00
10Bermuda$20.00
11Bhutan$40.00
12Cambodia$40.00
13Canada$60.00
14Cape Verde$60.00
15China$60.00
16Cyprus$40.00
17Dominica$40.00
18Dominican Republic$40.00
19Egypt (below 20 or over 45)$30.00
20Equatorial Guinea$60.00
21Fiji$20.00
22Grenada$60.00
23Haiti$40.00
24India$43.00
25IraqNo fee
26Jamaica$20.00
27KuwaitNo fee
28Libya$60.00
29Maldives$20.00
30Mauritius$20.00
31MexicoNo fee
32Nepal$30.00
33Oman$60.00
34Pakistan$60.00
35Palestine$20.00
36Philippines$20.00
37Saudi Arabia$60.00
38Senegal$40.00
39Solomon Islands$40.00
40South AfricaNo fee
41Sri Lanka$35.00
42St Lucia$20.00
43St Vincent and the Grenadines$40.00
44Suriname$45.00
45TaiwanNo fee
46Timor-Leste$40.00
47United Arab Emirates$60.00
48United States$50.00
49Vanuatu$20.00
50Vietnam$45.00
51Yemen$60.00

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Processing time

There is no processing time for the Turkey e-visa as the approval is immediate. You can then save it as a PDF on your phone or print it to carry with you when you travel. 

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Customer service

In case of questions on your visa status, you can contact the Turkey e-Visa authorities using their feedback form.

RELATED: How to apply for Turkey e-Visa – An easy step-by-step guide

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TURKEY TOURIST VISA FROM THE EMBASSY/CONSULATE

Turkish tourist sticker visa can be obtained from your nearest Turkish embassy/consulate or through an authorized agent, depending on the country where you are applying from. 

For example, if you are applying from Indonesia or Georgia, you must apply at the Turkish embassy or consulate. If you are applying from India or Nepal, you must apply through an authorized agent. 

To figure out where to apply, simply start your application on the Turkey Visa Pre-application portal. The portal will tell you where to apply from. If you must apply from an agent, the portal will give you the details of the agent and their website. 

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Validity of Turkey tourist visa

The validity of a Turkey tourist visa is up to 90 days from the day of the issue depending on the country. You can stay up to 90 days on such a visa, except for some countries where the stay granted is 30 days or less.

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When to apply for Turkish tourist visa

You can apply for your Turkey tourist visa up to 3 months in advance. The visa processing takes up to 15 working days, so the latest you can apply is 30 days otherwise the embassy/consulate or the agent will not accept your application. 

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How long can you stay in Turkey on a tourist visa

You can stay up to 90 days in Turkey on a tourist visa. Your total stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. 

If you need to stay longer than 90 days, you would need to apply for a Short Term Residence Permit at your nearest immigration office. 

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Tourist visa application process

You must start your application online on the Turkish Visa Pre-Application portal. If you qualify for an e-Visa, the portal will redirect you to the e-Visa website. If you need to use an agent, then the portal will provide you with the agent’s information and website. 

If applying online, you must fill out the application and make an appointment for an interview at the Turkish mission. After filling out the application form, you must download, print and sign it. You must carry your completed and signed application form, and copies of all the documents that were uploaded on the day of your appointment. 

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Documents required

The documents required for Turkish visa vary from country to country and also whether you would need to apply at the consulate or through an agent. 

You may need the following documents.

  • A latest passport-size photo
  • Flight reservation
  • Hotel booking
  • Employment letter
  • Bank statements
  • Health insurance

Apart from the above documents, some agents ask for the following as well.

  • Property ownership
  • Address proof
  • Certified bank statements
  • Income tax returns
  • No objection certificate

For online applications, all documents must be in JPG, PNG or PDF format with a maximum of 2MB in size. 

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Photo requirements

The digital photo must be in JPG or PNG format and cannot exceed 2MB. If applying with an agent, the photo must be of passport size. 

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Visa fee

The visa fee varies from country to country. The fee starts from $60 and goes up to $200.

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Processing time

The tourist visa processing time is 5-15 working days depending on the country, embassy or agent.

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ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE AT THE AIRPORT

Entering Turkey by air

After you arrive at the airport, walk towards passport control and baggage claim. 

At the immigration, present your passport, boarding pass and your Turkey e-Visa soft copy or print. 

The immigration officer may ask you a few questions about your trip such as whether it’s your first time in Turkey, how long you plan to stay, etc. You may be asked to show your return/onward ticket and your hotel booking.

If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, make sure to carry proof of your onward ticket.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I entered Turkey at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul. I was asked to show my Turkey e-Visa. I showed my approved Turkey e-Visa PDF on my phone. No other questions were asked and my passport was stamped. 

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Leaving Turkey by air

Leaving Turkey is a breeze. Simply present your passport and boarding pass at passport control. 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I left Turkey from Istanbul International Airport. I was not asked any questions. 

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CONCLUSION

Turkey offers visa exemption, e-Visa and Visa on Arrival to many nationalities. A tourist visa from the embassy is necessary if you are not eligible for visa exemption, e-Visa or VOA.

About 30 nationalities are eligible for Turkey e-Visa. About 21 nationalities can also obtain an e-Visa if holding a visa or residence permit from any Schengen country, US, UK or Ireland. 

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