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A visa is an authorization document that allows entry into Türkiye. Eligible applicants can obtain it online as an alternative to applying at Turkish missions abroad or at border checkpoints.

When the application is completed successfully, the visa document is provided electronically. Passport control officers may verify the visa information through the system; however, it is still recommended to keep a digital or printed copy with you during travel.

As with all visas, the final assessment for entry into Türkiye is made by the relevant authorities.

Foreign nationals wishing to enter Türkiye must hold a passport or travel document replacing a passport that is valid for at least 60 days beyond the expiry date of the visa, visa exemption or residence permit period.

Additional conditions may appear depending on your nationality, travel document type and planned entry date. Before starting the application, the conditions shown should be reviewed carefully.

The visa may be used by citizens of eligible countries for short-term tourism or business travel. Work, education, long-term residence, medical treatment, research or similar purposes may require different procedures through Turkish missions abroad.

The visa application can be made online from any place with internet access. Eligible applicants may follow a more practical process compared with procedures at Turkish missions abroad or border checkpoints.

Eligibility for a visa may vary by country, passport type, purpose of travel and additional conditions shown during the application process. A country being listed as eligible does not mean that every applicant from that country can automatically receive a visa.

For an up-to-date check, the country/region, travel document type and travel date must be selected correctly.

No. The validity period of the visa starts from the start date specified in the application. You may enter Türkiye within this validity period.

No. The date on a visa issued through the online application system cannot be changed. If your travel plan is not compatible with the current visa validity period, a new application may be required.

Yes. A separate visa is required for each person travelling. Babies and children are also assessed separately.

No. The name, surname, date of birth, passport number, nationality and travel document information on the visa must be consistent with the passport. Any mismatch may cause the visa to be considered invalid.

After a visa is issued through the online application system, the information on it cannot be corrected. A new application may be required for applications created with incorrect information.

A visa application may be made online until the travel date; however, it is recommended to apply at least 48 hours before the travel date.

The visa fee may vary according to country, travel document type and the conditions displayed in the system. Fee information should be reviewed carefully before proceeding to payment.

The validity period of a visa and the number of days allowed to stay in Türkiye may vary according to the applicant’s nationality and travel document type. Validity period and permitted stay are not the same thing; both should be checked during the application.

Travellers who wish to stay in Türkiye longer than the period allowed by the visa must contact the relevant authorities about residence permit or other permission procedures suitable for their situation.

Exceeding the permitted period may lead to consequences such as a fine, deportation or a ban on entering Türkiye for a certain period.

For applications requiring a supporting document, the relevant visa or residence permit must be valid on the date of entry into Türkiye. Visas issued electronically by other countries may not be accepted as supporting documents.

Once the visa period expires, it may not be possible to apply online for a new visa without leaving Türkiye. For long-term stays, residence permit or other suitable permission procedures should be evaluated through the relevant authorities.

Foreigners arriving at a seaport who only visit the port city or nearby area for tourism may be subject to certain time-limited exemptions. However, a visa requirement may arise for cruise travel involving entry to or exit from Türkiye by air.

For online applications, refunds may not be made for unused visa payments. The applicant must check the application information carefully before payment.

No. A visa is an important travel document; however, the final assessment at entry into Türkiye is made by the relevant authorities at the border checkpoint.