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Turkish visa – a document for travelling to Turkey

What it is, under what conditions it is valid and how to obtain it, you will find out in this article.

Any time is a good time for a little holiday. Have you chosen Turkey? You should know that it’s not enough to pack your favourite outfits, your hygiene products and some medicines. In addition to these things, you’ll also need to put some documents on your list.

In addition to the identity documents you need to carry everywhere with you and your driving licence (if you are going on holiday by car), you will also need to have your turkish visa with you. What it is, under what conditions it is valid and how to obtain it, you will find out in this article.

Turkish visa – an electronic visa for travel to Turkey
Turkish visa is a visa issued by the Turkish Government. It allows citizens of eligible countries to enter Turkey. The visa is valid for people who want to spend their holidays in Turkey, people who want to travel to Turkey for business and people who want to visit family and friends living in Turkey.

The electronic visa is obtained online
An eVisa for Turkey is obtained by filling in an online form (with your name, date of birth, passport details and a contact email address) and paying a fee online. This process takes a maximum of 5 minutes and the visa will be sent by email within 24 hours. Even if the processing time is one day, it is advisable to complete the application at least 3 days before departure (no more than 3 months). You will avoid unpleasant situations and ensure that you receive your visa on time.

eVisa – requirements and validity

To obtain an electronic visa to enter Turkey you need:

  • A credit/debit card – to pay the fee online
  • An email address – to receive your visa by email
  • A valid passport (validity period must be at least 6 months from the date you leave Turkey) and
  • with a blank page (to be filled in with this trip)

In terms of validity, you should know that you can use your eVisa for 180 days. However, the maximum duration of an entry may not exceed 90 days. Thus, you have the possibility to enter Turkey more than once, but without your trip exceeding 3 months.

An important point to bear in mind before travelling to Turkey is that although you can check your visa with your passport, it is advisable to carry a printed copy of your visa. You may also need proof that you will be leaving Turkey and proof that you have enough money for your trip.

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