Turkey e-Visa
Everything you need to apply for your Turkey e-Visa: the requirements, the documents, and the steps from start to approval.
Official Turkey government portalOverview
The Türkiye e-Visa is the official online travel authorisation issued by the Republic of Türkiye for short visits. It replaces the old sticker visa and the visa-on-arrival counter: you apply digitally, with no embassy appointment, and the approval is linked to your passport electronically. Türkiye issues the e-Visa to a defined list of nationalities: travellers holding Indian, Philippine, South African, Mexican, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan, Algerian, Senegalese, Egyptian, Taiwanese or Hong Kong passports, among others, need one before they board, even for a short holiday.
Many Western passports, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and most European Union member states, are visa-free for short visits and are not issued an e-Visa, so the first step is always to confirm your own nationality. The e-Visa is valid for 180 days from issue, and within that window it permits a stay of either 30 or 90 days depending on your nationality. Entry is single or multiple, again depending on the passport you hold, so some travellers can come and go more than once while the authorisation lasts.
It covers tourism and business visits such as meetings, conferences and short professional trips. It does not authorise paid employment, enrolment in a long course of study, journalism for a Turkish outlet or permanent residence, all of which require a different permit obtained separately. The e-Visa links to one specific passport, so you must travel on the same document you applied with.
Requirements in detail
Gather these before you begin, so the Türkiye e-Visa form goes through on the first attempt. You need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry; this six-month rule is the requirement travellers overlook most, so check it first, and keep the passport number and its issue and expiry dates beside you, because the e-Visa is linked electronically to that exact document. There is no photograph requirement for the Türkiye e-Visa, so you do not need to arrange a passport photo.
Have your travel dates and your planned point of entry ready, and a working email address to receive the approval. Some nationalities are eligible only if they already hold a valid visa or residence permit from a country such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland or a Schengen state, so have that document to hand if it applies to you. The government fee depends on your nationality, so you pay a single all-inclusive price with the government portion itemised on your receipt rather than a fixed figure.
Each traveller, including each child, needs their own e-Visa, so prepare one set of details for every applicant.
What you'll need
Have these ready before you begin your application. Requirements can vary by nationality and trip purpose.
- Passport with at least six months validity
- Email address for e-Visa delivery
- Travel dates and entry point in Türkiye
- Payment method (one all-inclusive price)
How to apply
Applying for the Türkiye e-Visa is done entirely online, step by step. First, confirm the e-Visa applies to you: it is issued to the nationalities on Türkiye's eligible list, such as India, the Philippines, South Africa, Mexico, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Senegal, Egypt, Taiwan and Hong Kong, while most Western passports enter visa-free for short visits. Second, gather your passport and trip details as listed above.
Third, complete the online form, entering your name and passport number exactly as they appear in the passport, since a single mismatched character is the usual reason an application is delayed. Fourth, review the single all-inclusive price and pay; the application is checked for completeness before it reaches the Turkish authority. Finally, the approved e-Visa arrives by email.
Although it is held electronically against your passport, Türkiye commonly expects you to show a copy at the border, so carry a printed copy or keep it saved on your phone, and travel on the same passport you applied with.
On arrival
Although the Türkiye e-Visa is held electronically against your passport, the practical advice is to carry a printed copy or keep the approval saved on your phone, because airline staff at check-in and the officer at the Turkish border may ask to see it. Travel on the exact passport you used to apply: the authorisation is tied to that document and will not be recognised against any other. The e-Visa lets you board and request entry, but the final decision to admit you is made by the border officer when you arrive, who may ask about the purpose and length of your visit.
Have your return or onward ticket, proof of where you are staying and the means to support your trip ready to show, and make sure your stay fits within the 30 or 90 days your nationality is granted.
Government processing time
What the issuing authority typically takes once the application is submitted.
Government processing: Turkish government e-Visa portal decides in 1 to 24 hours. VisitPass review: Standard under 24h; Priority under 6h; Urgent under 30 min. The application is checked for completeness, submitted to the authority, and the confirmation issued.
On timing, the e-Visa is valid for 180 days from the date it is issued, so there is no benefit to leaving it until the last moment. Starting a few days before departure on the Standard tier is suggested, which leaves room for a minor correction, with Priority or Urgent for travel within a day or two. Always apply on the passport you will actually carry, since a renewed passport means a brand new application.
At a glance
- Validity
- 180 days
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 90 days
- Entry type
- Single or multiple
Who can apply
Eligible nationalities can apply for single or multiple-entry e-Visas valid for 90 or 180 days depending on passport. Children need their own e-Visa. The e-Visa is digital, no embassy visit required.
Is this the official application?
VisitPass is an independent travel-document service, not a government website and not affiliated with the Republic of Türkiye. Your application is submitted to the official Türkiye e-Visa system, the government fee is paid in full to the Turkish authority and itemised on your receipt; the service fee covers preparing the application, reviewing it for completeness before submission, and email support. You can always apply directly on the government portal yourself; many travellers choose a guided form to complete it in their own language and have it checked before it is sent.
The decision rests solely with the Turkish government.
Turkey help desk
Have questions about your e-Visa? Email the Turkey desk and we reply within 24 hours.
turkey@visitpass-online.comVisitPass is an independent visa-application service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government. Government fees go directly to the issuing authority and are listed separately in your receipt.