Visa to Turkey

Turkey is known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, cultural diversity and developing infrastructure. Millions of travelers from all over the world come every year to explore this amazing country located at the junction of Europe and Asia. Since this eastern country is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, the relevant question is whether a visa is needed to travel to Turkey.

As a rule, citizens of most countries of the world need a visa to enter Turkey. The exception is the citizens of some countries, who can visit Turkey without a visa for a certain period of time.

Visa-free regime applies to citizens of the European Union countries, including Germany, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Great Britain, South Korea, Japan and a number of other countries. Foreign citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without the need for a visa.

Thus, there are certain visa conditions for foreign citizens of different countries, which should be taken into account when planning a trip to Turkey. Therefore, it is extremely important to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the visa requirements and take care of getting a visa in advance, if necessary. Here we take a detailed look at what you need to know about Turkey's visa regime and what conditions apply to different countries.

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For most foreign nationals, obtaining a visa to Turkey is a prerequisite for entering the country. Since 2013, the process of obtaining a short-term tourist visa has been greatly simplified by the introduction of the electronic visa system (e-Visa). Visas are no longer issued at border crossings and airports in Turkey. Citizens of many visa countries can now easily and conveniently apply for a visa online before traveling without having to visit a consulate. However, other visa categories, including short-term tourist visas, are still available through the Turkish consular representation in your country.

There is a visa-free regime with Turkey for a number of countries. These include citizens of European Union countries, including Germany, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, who are exempt from the need for a tourist visa. They can enter Turkey without a visa and stay there for up to 90 days within a 180-day period with the possibility of extending their stay.

Moreover, EU citizens can enter Turkey for up to 90 days not only with a passport but also with an identity card other than a temporary one, which officially confirms EU citizenship.

For German citizens, entry is also possible with an expired passport or ID card if they have expired within the last year. Citizens of Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Portugal can enter the country even if their passport has expired, but not for more than five years. For residents of all other countries, a valid passport is always required.

In addition, Turkey has introduced special conditions for staying in the country if you are traveling by cruise ship and plan to spend a few hours in a port city such as Istanbul, Alanya or Antalya as part of a sightseeing program. For such exceptional cases, the Turkish authorities have made provision for tourists to stay in the country without a visa for a maximum of 72 hours.

For such short-term tourist trips to Turkey, as a rule, registration with the authorities is not required. However, we recommend checking with your tour operator for details before traveling. In some cases, special documents may be required, so it is important to consider the current entry regulations for Turkey specific to your situation.

Like a short-term tourist visa, a visa-free stay permit in Turkey is restricted to certain activities in the country. Foreign nationals may enter Turkey without a visa for the purposes of tourism, recreation and entertainment, transit through the country, short-term business trips, and attending various types of events.

Those who plan to work, study or reside in Turkey for longer than the visa-free regime or tourist visa allows will need to apply for the appropriate type of visa, such as a work or student visa.

Today, a significant number of countries have visa-free or simplified visa regime for travel to Turkey. The conditions and terms of visa-free stay for these countries differ.

For example, citizens of many countries that have a visa regime with Turkey can enter the country without a visa if they hold diplomatic passports and are traveling to Turkey on official business.

Foreign nationals traveling to Turkey for tourism purposes can expect approximately the same conditions and terms of stay in Turkey. As a rule, it is a period of 30 to 90 days.

However, citizens of visa countries in this case must pre-register a visa. Today it is very convenient to do this, it is enough to get an electronic visa (e-Visa) through a special online portal.

To visit Turkey for training, employment, permanent residence and other activities that imply a stay in the country for more than 90 days, it is mandatory to issue the appropriate type of visa.

When planning a trip to Turkey, it is important to consider all the costs associated with the necessary documents to enter the country. When calculating the cost, you may want to include additional services such as health insurance or priority services.

To calculate the full cost of Turkish visa processing including all possible fees, you can use a convenient visa calculator.

Please note that the final amount may vary depending on a number of factors such as visa type, nationality of the applicant, consular and visa fees, and additional services you decide to include in the package.

For business, work and student programs and obtaining the corresponding visa categories, be prepared to provide additional documents:

• Invitation from an educational institution in Turkey - an official invitation letter from a university or college.
• Educational documents - copies of diplomas, certificates of education.
• Contract or employment agreement - an official contract or employment agreement with an employer in Turkey.
• Work permit - copy of the work permit issued by the employer in Turkey.
• Certificate of absence of criminal record.

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