Clarification of transit Visa

Hi Fozia, I was in a similar situation. So I can share the information with you. If your Turkey e-Visa expires on 2 June 2026, you cannot use it for a 30-day stay by entering on 1 June 2026. An e-Visa's validity period defines the period during which your stay must be covered. Your visa must remain valid for the entire duration of your intended visit, not only on the date of entry. Therefore, if you plan to stay for 30 days, you need to apply for a new e-visa. Which can be easily applied here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/. The application is simple and fast. I hope this information helps.

Hi Khololoud, A friend of mine from Syria recently visited Turkey, so I can share the information with you. Syrian passport holders are not eligible to apply for a Turkish e-visa. Rather, they need to apply for a sticker visa through the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate. I recommend contacting the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate to get information on the latest requirements for the sticker visa. Contact details of the embassy/consulate can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Turkey.

Hi Aparajita, In most cases, you do not need to apply for a transit visa twice separately. If your nationality requires a Turkish transit visa and you plan to leave the airport during both layovers, you can usually apply for a single or multiple-entry Turkish visa, depending on your travel itinerary and eligibility. You can check for more details on a transit visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/turkey-transit-visa/. However, if you remain inside the international transit area and do not pass through immigration, many travelers do not require a transit visa at all. It’s best to check based on your nationality, passport, and whether you will exit the airport during transit. I hope this information helps.

Hello Amra, My uncle just travelled to Turkey with a Swedish ordinary passport, and as per my understanding, Swedish ordinary passport holders, including children, can usually travel to Türkiye visa-free for short tourist stays of up to 90 days. However, since your son has a provisional passport, I would strongly recommend checking directly with the Turkish Embassy or consulate before traveling, as temporary or provisional travel documents can sometimes have different rules. Contact details of the embassy/consulate can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Also, make sure the passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Safe travels and enjoy your vacation I hope that the shared information helps. Safe Travel!

Hi Najla, An ordinary passport is mandatory to apply for an e-visa. With a travel document, your cousin needs to apply for a regular visa through the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate. I recommend contacting the nearest embassy or consulate to get information on the latest requirements for the sticker visa. Contact details of the embassy/consulate can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/. I hope the shared information helps.

بشكل عام إذا كان الشخص يحمل الجنسية السويدية (أي لديه جواز سفر سويدي ساري المفعول)، فيحق له دخول تركيا بدون فيزا لمدة تصل إلى 90 يوماً، سواء كان الدخول جواً أو براً أو بحراً. لكن توجد نقطة مهمة جداً: السلطات التركية تعتمد غالباً على الجواز الذي تدخل به، وليس فقط الأصل الفلسطيني أو وثيقة السفر الفلسطينية. إذا دخلت باستخدام الجواز السويدي فلا توجد مشكلة عادةً في المعابر البرية التركية، بشرط: أن يكون الجواز صالحاً لمدة كافية (يفضل أكثر من 6 أشهر). ألا يكون هناك منع أمني أو إقامة مخالفة سابقة في تركيا. أن يكون لديك حق دخول للبلد الذي قادم منه أو متجه إليه عند المعبر البري. أما إذا حاول الشخص الدخول فقط بواسطة وثيقة السفر الفلسطينية بدون الجواز السويدي، فهنا قد تختلف الشروط وقد تحتاج إلى e-Visa أو موافقة مسبقة بحسب نوع الوثيقة ومكان إصدارها. وبخصوص “القوانين الجديدة”، لا يوجد حتى الآن قرار رسمي تركي يمنع حاملي الجنسية السويدية من أصل فلسطيني من الدخول براً إلى تركيا طالما أنهم يستخدمون الجواز السويدي الساري. لكن في المعابر البرية قد يحصل تدقيق إضافي أحياناً بحسب خط السير والحدود المستخدمة.

Hello, I booked a flight to Aleppo from Frankfurt, but I have an 8-hour layover in Istanbul. I'm planning another flight to Aleppo with the same airline. Do I need a visa? I have a German travel document.

Hi Amador, As a Mexican citizen, you generally do not need a transit visa for Turkey if you are only connecting through Istanbul and staying inside the international transit area of the airport. Just make sure you don’t leave the airport or pass through immigration. You can check for more details on the transit visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/turkey-transit-visa/. I hope this information helps. SafeTravel!