To enter Turkey as a tourist, a visitor needs to obtain a tourist visa. The tourist visa is valid for a period of 90 days. However, whether a tourist visa is required depends on the visitor’s nationality.
A visitor who requires a tourist visa to enter Turkey can apply for it either through a Turkish Embassy or a Turkish Consulate. A visitor can also apply for an e-visa (electronic visa).
Eligibility Criteria for Turkey Tourist Visa
To be eligible for a tourist visa to Turkey, you will have to fulfil the following conditions:
- You must have a valid passport
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your entry into Turkey
- You must provide proof of confirmed hotel reservation, flight bookings, and travel itinerary for the entire duration of your stay in Turkey
- You must provide a copy of your completed visa application form
- You must provide a copy of your confirmed air tickets to and from Turkey
- You must provide proof of your financial ability to support yourself during your stay in Turkey and to cover your return transportation. Turkey requires visitors to have at least USD 50 (INR 4,554) per day for staying in the country.
- You must provide a formal statement of your financial situation from your bank for the previous 6 months
- You must show proof of having a Police Clearance Certificate or PPC. In case you have travelled to the United Kingdom, the United States of America, or any other Schengen country, then PPC is not required.
- You intend to leave Turkey at the end of your authorized stay
Steps to follow to apply for a Turkey Tourist Visa
Before you apply for a Turkish tourist visa, review the application requirements and the processing time for the visa to be issued. Once you are aware of all the details regarding the application, you can go ahead with the following procedure:
Depending on your nationality, you will have to apply for a Turkish tourist visa through one of the two ways: Online Application for an electronic visa or Direct Application to the Turkish Consulate.
For Online Application
If you want to obtain an e-visa, you can apply through the Turkey Electronic Visa Application System. It is a straightforward procedure that involves three simple steps-
Step 1: Apply for the visa
Provide the requested information for the e-visa application
Step 2: Pay the visa application fee
Make payment for the e-visa through your credit card or debit card
Step 3: Download the visa
Once you make a payment for the e-visa, you will receive a link via email. You can download your e-visa from the link. You must print out your e-visa before you begin your journey to Turkey.
For Direct Application
You can obtain a tourist visa by submitting your application to the Turkish Embassy or Consulate nearest to you.
Step 1: Download the visa application form
Obtain the visa application form from the Turkish Embassy in your country, or you can download the Visa Application Form.
Step 2: Fill out the visa application form
Fill out the application form carefully and provide the required details. Do not forget to put your signature on your completed application form.
Step 3: Gather the required documents for the visa application
Make a checklist of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Step 4: Provide a photograph for your visa application
Please provide a recent colour photograph for the visa application. Make sure your photograph matches all the specifications required for visa photographs. In any case, your photograph must not be more than 6 months old. You will need to submit two copies of your passport photograph along with your visa application form.
Step 5: Check the visa application fee
Check the fees required for your visa application. Keep the fee ready for submission along with your visa application form. Remember to check the payment methods accepted for the visa application at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Step 6: Submit your visa application form
Schedule an appointment to submit your visa application at the Turkish Consulate. Submit your completed visa application form in person or through a representative or travel agent at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate nearest to you, along with all the required documentation.
Step 7: Pay the required visa application fee
Pay the applicable visa application fee at the time you submit your application form.
Step 8: Collect your visa
After your visa is issued, you will be notified. Collect your visa on time.
Required Fees for Turkey Tourist Visa
The fees for a Turkish tourist visa vary by nationality. For more information on visa fees regarding applicants from various nations, you can check the official site.
Note:
- Your application fee will not be refunded if your tourist visa application is refused or rejected for any reason.
- The visa application fee is subject to change at any time.
Turkey Tourist Visa Exemption
Turkey exempts the citizens of several countries from obtaining a tourist visa to visit the country. The period of stay allowed for such visitors varies from 30 days to 90 days, depending on their nationality. The following is the list of the visa-exempt countries for Turkey:
Dos and Don’ts for Turkey Tourist Visa
You must remember the following dos and don’ts while applying for a Turkish tourist visa.
Dos
- Apply for a tourist visa at least 2 weeks before your planned travel date to allow enough time to complete the application.
- Fill out your application form carefully with all accurate details
- Bring original copies and photocopies of all supporting documents when you come to submit your visa application form at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate
Don’ts
- Do not present false documents for your tourist visa
- Do not hide or misrepresent facts in your application