Turkey Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need an eVisa to visit Turkey for tourism, business, or family visits. An eVisa allows up to 30 days per entry. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Turkey visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $50 single entry / $75 multiple entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 1–3 working days (eVisa)
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Turkey?
Some nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free for short stays under a bilateral agreement. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you need a visa.
For verified entry rules by nationality, see:
Turkey visa types
- eVisa
- Tourism, business, family visits — Up to 30 days per entry
- Single-entry visa
- One visit for tourism or business — Up to 30 days
- Multiple-entry visa
- Several visits within validity — Varies
- Transit visa
- Passing through Turkey to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Turkey depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence. For Indian passport holders, the standard option is an eVisa costing $50 (~₹4,200) single entry or $75 multiple entry, allowing stays of up to 30 days per entry, with processing taking 1–3 working days. For Filipino passport holders, the eVisa costs $60, allowing stays of up to 30 days per entry, with processing taking 1–3 working days.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements — typically 15–90 days depending on the agreement.
Visa-required nationalities need an eVisa or single-entry visa for tourism, business, or family visits.
Documents required for a Turkey visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportat least 6 months validity from your date of entry, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed visa application formCompleted and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photoRecent passport photo.
- Proof of travel itinerary (flight reservationnot a purchased ticket).
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)Proof of accommodation (hotel booking).
- Proof of financial means (bank statements or employment letter)Proof of financial means (bank statements or employment letter).
Turkey visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $50 single entry / $75 multiple entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Official processing
- 1–3 working days (eVisa)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Turkey visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Turkey visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Turkey or evisa.gov.tr for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Turkey visa above.
Submit your application
online at evisa.gov.tr or in person at the embassy. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
the official ETA is 1–3 working days for an eVisa. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Collect your visa when a decision is made
eVisa arrives by email.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Turkey's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Turkey is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Turkey visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Turkey visa questions, answered.
More for your Turkey trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.