Visa & Passport

•  As of April 17, 2013, electronic visa (e-Visa) replaces “sticker visa” which was issued at the border crossings.  Applicants just need to log on to www.evisa.gov.tr , provide the requested information, (after the application is approved) make online payment and download their e-Visa.

• Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Other purposes, such as work and study, require regular visa given by Embassies or Consulates.

• Passports should be valid at least six months longer than the expiry date of the requested visa.

• The term “official passports” covers diplomatic, service, special and official passports.

• Visa regime for truck drivers of a country may differ from the overall visa regime effective for citizens of that particular country. For further information, please contact the nearest Turkish mission.

• Regardless of the visa regime applied towards the citizens of a country, the travel document holders of that country need to obtain visa from Turkish missions beforehand.

• Foreigners who will shoot a documentary film conduct a research or an archeological excavation should get a special permission from the Turkish authorities in advance.

• If you have a valid visa, you do not need a residence permit up to 90 days. On the other hand, foreigners who shall reside, work or study in Turkey, should register themselves at the nearest local police department upon their arrival in Turkey, regardless of the validity of their visa.

Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their national ID’s

1. Germany
2. Belgium
3. France
4. Georgia
5. The Netherlands
6. Spain
7. Switzerland
8. Italy
9. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
10. Lichtenstein
11. Luxemburg
12. Malta
13. Portugal
14. Greece

Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their expired passports

1. Germany – Passports expired within the last year / ID’s expired within the last year
2. Belgium – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
3. France – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
4. Spain – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
5. Switzerland – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
6. Luxemburg – Passports expired within the last 5 years.
7. Portugal – Passports expired within the last 5 years.

Citizens of the following countries can get a multiple-entry, sticker-type visa at any point of entry into Turkey for a fee

Valid for three months:

•     Antigua and Barbuda (US$20 / €15)
•     Australia (US$60 / €45)
•     Austria (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Bahamas (US$20 / €15)
•     Barbados (US$20 / €15)
•     Belgium (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Canada (US$60 / €45)
•     Dominica (US$20 / €15)
•     Dominican Republic (US$20 / €15)
•     Grenada (US$20 / €15)
•     Haiti (US$20 / €15)
•     Hong Kong (BNO Passport) (US$20 / €15)
•     Ireland (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Jamaica (US$20 / €15)
•     Kuwait (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
•     Maldives (US$20 / €15)
•     Malta (Gratis)
•     Mexico (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, Canada, US, or Japan visa)
•     Netherlands (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Norway (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Oman (US$20 / €15)
•     Poland (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Portugal (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Qatar (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
•     Saudi Arabia (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
•     Spain (US$20 / €15)
•     Saint Kitts and Nevis (US$20 / €15)
•     Saint Lucia (US$20 / €15)
•     Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (US$20 / €15)
•     United Arab Emirates (US$20 / €15) (until October 31, 2013)
•     Ukraine (US$30 / €20) (until August 01, 2012)
•     United Kingdom (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     United States of America (US$20 / €15)

Valid for two months:

•     Belarus (US$20 / €15)

Valid for one month:

•     Armenia (US$15 / €10)
•     Bahrain (US$15 / €10)
•     Bangladesh (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
•     Republic of Cyprus (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     Hungary (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     India (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
•     Indonesia (US$25)
•     Mauritius (US$15 / €10)
•     Moldova (US$30 / €20)
•     Pakistan (US$20 / €15, with valid Schengen, UK, or US visa)
•     Slovakia (US$20 / €15 / £10)
•     South Africa (US$15 / €10)

NOTE: Payments in Pounds Sterling must be in Bank of England £10 notes ONLY. No Scottish or Northern Irish notes and no other values of notes (£5/20/50)

The citizens of the countries/territories listed below can enter Turkey visa-free for 90 days unless otherwise stated

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Azerbaijan (30 days), Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (60 days), Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica (30 days), Croatia, Czech Republic, Northern Cyprus (Turkish republic of), Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Hong Kong (SAR Passport), Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (30 days), Latvia (30 days), Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau (30 days), Macedonia (60 days), Malaysia, Moldova (30 days), Monaco, Mongolia (30 days), Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Russia (60 days), San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan (30 days), Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan (30 days), Uruguay, Uzbekistan (30 days), Vatican City and Venezuela.

German citizens may enter with a passport, national ID card (Personalausweis) or an expired passport/ID unless arriving at the non-Council of Europe land border crossings (i.e. from Iran, Iraq and Syria).

More information can be found at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.