Turkey Visa

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival in Turkey required by all, except the following nationals:

1. Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, who can enter with a national ID card.

Visas

Required by all except the following:

(a) 2. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to three months (except those listed under notes 4 and 5 below in Sticker-type entry visas, and nationals of Czech Republic and Slovenia who must apply to the Consulate General to obtain a tourist visa a minimum of six weeks prior to departure;

(b) 3. nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Bulgaria* (see Note below), Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Iran, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Uruguay and Vatican City for stays of up to three months;

(c) nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic) for stays of up to two months;

(d) nationals of Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Macau (SAR) for stays of up to one month;

(e) tranist passengers continuing their journey by the same of first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided not leaving the airport and in possession of confirmed onward tickets.

Note: Visa exemption for Bulgarians does not apply to those who enter Turkey through certain custom points (contact Consulate for details). Bulgarians must always obtain a visa for transit passages.

Sticker-type entry visas: Tourists and business visitors from the following countries do require visas and can obtain a sticker-type entry visa at the point of entry for a fee. Prices are dependent on nationality (for British nationals, the cost is £10, and for US nationals, the cost is US$45):

(a) 4. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the UK and USA for stays not exceeding three months;

(b) 5. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Greek Cypriot Administrative Region, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Ukraine for stays not exceeding one month;

(c) Georgia and Guatemala for stays not exceeding 15 days.

Types of visa and cost

Tourist; Transit; Study; and Long Term Business/Multiple-entry. Prices vary according to nationality. Some visas must be obtained in advance. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see General Info section.

Validity

Dependent on nationality of applicant.

Application to

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see General Info section.

Application requirements

(a) Valid passport. (b) One recent passport-size photo. (c) Application form. (d) Latest bank statement and photocopy. (e) Fee (varies for different nationals), payable by postal order and cash only. (f) £5 administrative fee. (g) Registered, pre-paid, self-addressed, special delivery envelope if applying by post. (h) For business visas, a letter of invitation from a company in Turkey. For other types of visas, enquire at the Embassy.

Note: Application requirements may vary according to nationality and type of visa sought. Some nationals may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; enquire at the Embassy.

Working days required

Minimum of one, dependent on nationality of applicant. Some applications may be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, which may take much longer (minimum six to eight weeks).

Temporary residence

Apply to the Turkish Consulate General (see General Info section) or to the Turkish Diplomatic Mission in the country of residence.