A- Foreigners desiring to travel to Turkey for tourism purpose
Where and When do I apply for a Tourist Visa?
Step 1. Please click here to see whether you need to have a visa to enter into Turkey or not.
Step 2. Please click here to see the contact information of the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate General
Step 3. Citizens of some countries have the possibility to obtain their visas at the Turkish border gates (sticker visa). Please click on here to see the list of countries whose nationals are allowed to obtain their visas at the border gates.
For cruise passengers: Those cruise passengers coming to a Turkish port of call by a cruise ship and thereafter leave Turkey by the same cruise ship for another country, are exempt from visa for a maximum period of 72 hours (with the permission given by the local security authorities).
What are the requirements for entry visa applications?
As a general rule, the applicant must apply in person particularly when the visa application is lodged for the first time. Visa applications may also be received by mail in exceptional cases, especially in geographically large countries and when the applicant is well known by the Turkish Embassy/Consulate where the application is lodged.
The applicant is required to submit the following documents while applying in person:
Valid travel document (passport) (It should be valid at least three months longer than the expiry date of the requested visa),
Completed visa application form,
One passport size photograph of the applicant (It should be affixed on the top left side of the visa application form),
Documents supporting the purpose and the conditions of the planned visit (e.g. letter of invitation, travel itinerary, round trip ticket, hotel reservation with payment guarantee etc.),
Guarantees regarding means of subsistence,
Non-refundable visa processing fee (the amount differs depending on the nationality and visa type),
If the person applies from a country other than his/her homeland, then he/she should also submit his/her valid residence permit or any document that proves he/she legally stays in that country.
If the person applies for a business visa, an invitation letter from the counterpart company is also required in addition to the above mentioned documents.
Note: Please be informed that the requested documents may vary according to the local conditions where the Turkish Embassy/Consulate is based.
Note: If the relevant Turkish Embassy/Consulate exceptionally receives the visa applications by mail or by courier service, the applicant must send the above mentioned documents and also a pre-paid or self-stamped return envelope. For visa applications at the Turkish Embassy in Ottava: Documents should be sent via Canada Post Corporation only. Please contact with the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate to learn whether they receive the applications by mail or not.
If the person prefers to obtain the entry visa at a Turkish border gate (please first go to Step 3 above and check of which countries nationals may obtain their visas at the Turkish border gates), then he/she will be required to have the following documents:
Valid travel document (passport) (It should be valid at least three months longer than the expiry date of the visa requested.)
Non-refundable visa processing fee (the amount differs depending on the nationality and visa type)
Note: Please be informed that any other documents which are relevant to the applicant’s visit/stay in Turkey can be requested by the Turkish border officials and also note that only tourist visas may be issued at the Turkish border gates.
What are the requirements for holders of travel documents?
Holders of travel documents, such as alien’s passport and refugee travel document, are required to have a consular visa to enter into Turkey. They are strongly recommended to apply to the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate for the visa at least 6 weeks in advance, since their application is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Interior of Turkey.
It is also recommended that applicants with travel documents should not finalize their travel plans and arrangements until they are notified about the result of their visa applications.
The applicant is required to submit the following documents while applying in person:
Valid travel document (such as alien’s passport or refugee travel document) (It should be valid at least three months longer than the expiry date of the requested visa),
Completed visa application form,
One passport size photograph of the applicant (It should be affixed on the top left side of the visa application form),
Documents supporting the purpose and the conditions of the planned visit (e.g. letter of invitation, travel itinerary, round trip ticket, hotel reservation with payment guarantee etc.),
Guarantees regarding means of subsistence,
Non-refundable visa processing fee (the amount differs depending on the nationality and visa type),
Valid residence permit or any document that proves the applicant legally stays in that country where the Turkish mission is based.
If the person applies for a business visa, an invitation letter from the counterpart company is also required in addition to the above mentioned documents.
Note: Please be informed that the requested documents may vary according to the local conditions where the Turkish Embassy/Consulate is based.
Note: If the relevant Turkish Embassy/Consulate exceptionally receives the visa applications by mail or by courier service, the applicant must send the above mentioned documents and also a pre-paid or self-stamped return envelope (DHL, Fed Ex, Express, UPS, or some sort of insured/certified mail is highly recommended, since the original passport will be returned inside that envelope). Please contact with the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate to learn whether they receive the applications by mail or not.
Note: Please be informed that the holders of travel documents cannot obtain their visas at the Turkish border gates. They should have a consular visa.
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