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 www.evisa.gov.tr
Why would I get e-Visa?
By getting e-Visa you can save the time, that you would otherwise spend on “sticker visa”, “stamp-type visa” or “regular visa” procedures.
What do I need for e-Visa application?
A minimum 6-month-valid (as of the date of travel) passport
Flight (or any other possible means of transportation) reservation
Credit or debit card (Mastercard or Visa) - For detailed information please visit www.evisa.gov.tr
How can I get my e-Visa?
The whole process is completed in 3 steps.
Step 1: Application
Visit www.evisa.gov.tr and fill up the application form. (You should make separate applications for each traveler)
Step 2: Payment
You can make the payment by credit or debit card. (Mastercard or Visa) Visa fee is deducted from your account after your application is approved.
Step 3: Download
Your e-Visa will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours after completion of your application. You are required to print out your e-Visa, show it to airport officials and customs officers and keep it with you throughout your stay.
Who is eligible for e-Visa?
The citizens of the countries listed in Table 1 are eligible for e-Visa. The citizens of the countries listed in Table 2 are also eligible, provided that they comply with some criteria.
To check these criteria, go to www.evisa.gov.tr, click “Apply Now”, and choose your country. E-Visa is valid only for tourism or trade purposes. For other purposes, such as work or study, you must make a visa application through Turkish Embassies or Consulates.
Airline Requirements
For e-Visa to be effective, citizens of certain countries are required to travel to Turkey by the airline companies that concluded protocols with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. In this regard, you are expected to read the notifications in the application step carefully.
The validity period of your e-Visa begins from the date specified in your application. You can enter Turkey on any date within this period. If you do not use your e-Visa within this period, you need to make another application for a new e-Visa.
You can get a multiple-entry e-Visa if you are a citizen of certain countries. To check your eligibility, www.evisa.gov.tr, click “Apply Now”, and choose your country.
Citizens of the countries listed below are eligible to apply for e-Visa.
Antigua and Barbuda - Armenia - Australia - Austria - Bahamas - Bahrain - Barbados - Belarus Belgium - Canada - Croatia - Dominica - Dominican Republic - Greek Cypriot - Administration Grenada - Haiti - Hong Kong - Hungary - Indonesia - Ireland - Jamaica - Kuwait - Maldives - Malta Mauritius - Netherlands - Norway - Oman - Poland - Portugal - Qatar - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Lucia - Saudi Arabia - Slovakia - South Africa - Spain - U.S.A. - United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
The table listed above are subject to change. For the updated information please visit www.evisa.gov.tr
Information provided courtesy of Turkish Airlines
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