The Turkey e‑Visa is an electronic travel authorization that allows eligible visitors to enter Turkey for tourism or business without needing a physical stamp or consular visit. Approved online and securely linked to your passport, this visa streamlines your travel plans.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible nationalitiesOver 40 countries (e.g., Australia, UK, UAE, Mexico) can apply online via the official government portal or approved agents.
Conditional eligibilityTravelers from countries like Bangladesh, India, or the Philippines may qualify if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen area; and fly via Pegasus or Turkish Airlines.
Passport & Document Requirements
Passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond your intended stay.
Upload a clear passport scan with a minimum 6‑month validity.
Provide a valid email and payment method (Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay with 3D Secure).
Have 2 blank passport pages for entry‑exit stamps.
Visa Validity & Allowed Stay
Validity:Typically up to 180 days from the issue date.
Stay duration:Ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on nationality.
Entry types:Single or multiple entry visas are issued based on citizenship.
Processing Time & Fees (via agents like iVisa)
Standard:~24 hours — ~USD 55
Rush:~4 hours — ~USD 90
Super Rush:~30 minutes — ~USD 110
Government site usually processes within minutes to 24 hours.
Application Steps
Select nationality and travel dates on gov’t portal or agent site.
Upload required documents.
Pay the fee and verify your email (payment window ~48 hours).
Receive your e‑Visa via email—print or save it. Immigration can scan it electronically, but a hard copy is recommended.
Entry & Exit Protocol
Turkey immigration will scan your passport and e‑Visa.
Passport must have sufficient blank pages for entry/exit stamps.
Holders of a US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen visa/residence permit may receive a conditional e‑Visa (up to 30-day single entry) if they transit via Turkish-affiliated airlines.
Updates & 2025 Info
Some nationalities (like US passport holders) now qualify for visa‑free entry—up to 90 days within 180 days, effective 2024 .
COVID‑19 restrictions have been lifted—no tests or vaccines are required as of mid‑2025.
Always double-check passport validity: must exceed stay by 60 days.
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