Visa information for Turkey
Please note this information is only to be used as a guide. For the most up to date information, please contact the Turkish Consulate or Embassy in the country of origin of you passport.
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 (which must have a validity of one year).
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 Guatemala and Slovenia, plus British National Overseas passport holders, 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, Brazil, 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, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 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) transit 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:
- (a) 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.
- (b) Visitors cannot exceed 180 visa-free days in one year.
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 [£36 if obtained prior to arrival], and for US nationals, the cost is US$45):
- (a) 4. Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the UK and USA for stays not exceeding three months;
- (b) Albania for stays not exceeding two months;
- (b) 5. Greek Cypriot Administrative Region and Romania for stays not exceeding one month;
- (c) Georgia for stays not exceeding 15 days.
Types of visa and cost:
Prices vary according to nationality. Work: £75. Transit (up to three months): £27. Study: £72. Tourist (multiple-entry, up to three months): £36. Some visas must be obtained in advance. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Validity:
Three months.
Application to:
Consulate or Embassy for Turkey in the country of origin of the passport you will travel with.
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, company cheque and cash only.
- (f) £5 administrative fee.
- (g) Registered, pre-paid, self-addressed, special delivery envelope if applying by post.
- (h) Sufficient funds (exact amount required varies according to nationality.
- (i) For work visas, a letter of invitation from a company in Turkey. For other types of visas, enquire at the Embassy. Passports must be valid for one year plus. For work visa, the Labour Attache needs to be contacted.
Note: Application requirements may vary according to nationality and type of visa sought.
Working days required:
Usually three, but 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).
