Turkey visit visa

Who it is for

• Holidays in Istanbul, Cappadocia and on the coast
• Business meetings and trade fairs
• Visiting family or friends
• A stop on the way to Europe

Documents for the file

This is the usual list. Yours is written for your case after the first assessment.

• Passport with enough validity for the trip (we check the rule against your dates)
• Application form and recent photos
• Bank statements and proof of your job or business
• Hotel booking and a return flight reservation
• Travel health insurance for the stay
• Copies of any valid Schengen, US or UK visa you hold

How the application goes

1. Check the e-Visa first

   For several nationalities, holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit makes you eligible for an e-Visa. It is quicker, so we check this before anything else.

2. Build the file

   If you need a sticker visa, we prepare the full file: form, bank statements, bookings and insurance.

3. Appointment

   We book your slot at the Turkish visa application centre, where you submit the file in person.

4. Decision

   The consulate decides and your passport is returned through the visa centre.

How long it takes

An e-Visa, when you qualify, is normally issued online very quickly. A sticker visa depends on the consulate, so we tell you the current estimate before you book anything.

Good to know

• An e-Visa has conditions, such as how you travel and how long you may stay. We read them with you so there is no surprise at the airport.
• Tourist and business visits are covered; work and study need a different visa.
• Keep your hotel booking and return ticket with you when you fly. Border officers may ask to see them.

Questions about the Turkey visit visa