Turkey Visa and Passport Requirements

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Passports

Many Europeans can enter Turkey with a valid ID card tourism purposes. These countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Malta, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine.

United Kingdom: Passports must be valid for at least 150 days beyond the entry date.

General requirements: Foreigners wishing to enter Turkey should carry a passport with an expiration date at least six months beyond the duration of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit. However, travellers should check the specific requirements applicable before travelling.

Visas

Nationals of many countries can enter Turkey without a visa. These include citizens from EU countries (except Cyprus), Americans, British, and Canadians.

For those who need a visa, Turkey has introduced an e-Visa scheme allowing nationals of specific countries to apply for their visa in advance. You can check here for elibility.

Visa note

If you wish to climb Mount Ararat, you will need to apply for a permit for your expedition, in addition to any other types of visa which may be necessary.

Types and cost

The cost of a Turkey e-Visa varies depending on the applicant's nationality.

Validity

e-Visa: from 30 to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Transit

Most travellers transiting through Turkey under specific conditions do not require a transit visa. However, citizens of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, India, Yemen, Cameroon, Mauritania, Nepal and Somalia must obtain an electronic airport transit visa when traveling to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela via Istanbul Airport. It's essential to verify the latest transit visa requirements before traveling, as policies can change.

Application to

e-Visa: Apply online https://dtvgroup.com.tr at least 48 hours before departure.

Others: Apply at the nearest consulate or embassy.

Working days

The e-Visa is usually processed within minutes, but occasional delays may occur due to technical issues or additional verification requirements.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.