Turkey Visa Information

If you plan to travel to Turkey for business or tourism, you need to have a valid Turkey visa affixed on your passport. You can either apply on your own or you can contract a passport and visa expediting service for speedier and more convenient application processing. Click the link to expedite your Turkey Visa.

Turkey Visa Types

Visa applications are granted for two types of Turkey visas: tourist or business. However, a tourist or visa applicant may be granted either a single entry or multiple entry visas. Here are the details for each:

Turkey Tourist Single Visa – This visa is granted to those who want to enter Turkey once during the three (3) months validity period. This type of visa is often used by those who want to spend some time for pleasure in the country.

Turkey Tourist Multiple Visa – This visa is granted to those who want to enter Turkey m ore than once during the twelve (12) months validity period. With this type of visa, you can reenter the country multiple times after your first visit as long as it is within the 1 year validity period.

Turkey Business Single Visa – This type of visa is granted to those who want to enter Turkey for business-related purposes. It is important to follow the given business requirements on your application. This type of visa is also valid for up to three (3) months upon arrival.

Turkey Business Multiple Visa – This type of visa is granted to those who need to enter Turkey business more than once. The same requirements (as with the Business Single) apply. This visa type is valid for twelve (12) months upon and you are granted multiple during the allowed period.

A Turkey visa business applicant is required to pay either $45 for a single entry (tourist or business) visa application or $150 for a multiple entry (tourist or business) visa.

Turkey Visa Requirements

1. You need a copy of your signed and valid US passport. Make sure that your passport is valid for six (6) months after your planned visit to Turkey. You must also have at least one blank page on your passport as your visa will be affixed on that page.

2. You also need one (1) passport sized (2 x 2 inches) photograph taken by a professional photographer. Abiding by this requirement can avoid you unnecessary delays.

3. You also need a copy of your roundtrip ticket or itinerary. This must contain your name.

4. If you are applying for a Turkey business visa, you also need to present a business letter written on your company letterhead. The letter must contain the following information: reference name or firm in Turkey, details of your nature of business, duration of stay details, and your company’s guarantee of financial responsibility for travel related expenses.

5. If you are a non-US passport holder, you need to provide a proof of your legal status in US such as a copy of your green card, a valid visa, etc.

Click the link to apply for your Turkey Visa online.