Country Not Listed for E Visa

Hey Erastus, I’ve been in a similar boat before, so here’s the real deal. Even though you’ve got Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, that alone doesn’t make you eligible for Turkey’s online e-Visa. The e-Visa system only works for certain nationalities, and Kenya isn’t on that list right now. Having a UK residence permit is just an extra condition if your passport is from an eligible country — which, unfortunately, Kenya isn’t. The way around this is to apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish Consulate (in your case, London). You’ll need to start the application on the official Turkish MFA pre-application site, then book an appointment and bring the required documents — your Kenyan passport, UK BRP/ILR, photos, travel details, proof of funds, and insurance. It’s not as quick as an e-Visa, but it’s the correct and official way for Kenyan passport holders living in the UK. Once you’ve got the docs ready, the process is pretty straightforward. Safe travels!

Hi Monica, I totally get the confusion — the rules for Turkey can be a little tricky. Here’s what I have come to know: Zimbabwe isn’t on Turkey’s e-Visa eligible countries list, so you can’t apply for an e-Visa online with just a Zimbabwean passport, even if you have an Irish residence permit. The e-Visa option is only for people with passports from certain countries, and a UK/US/Schengen visa or residence permit is just an extra requirement on top of that, not a replacement. You’ll need to apply for a regular sticker visa through the Turkish Embassy before your trip. Hope this clears things up for you. Enjoy your holiday in Turkey!

Hello Hello Omar, I completely understand your question. I also hold a Palestinian passport, and just a few days ago I faced the same issue when I wanted to apply for a Turkey visa. Unfortunately, Palestinian nationality is not eligible for the Turkey eVisa. You can check the list of eligible countries here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/all-eligible-country-for-turkey-visa/ The only option for us is to apply for a sticker visa through the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate. That’s exactly what I had to do, and once I contacted them, they guided me with the process. So I’d suggest you reach out to the Turkish Embassy (in the UK or nearby), and they will help you with the right steps. I hope this saves you some time and makes things easier for your travel plans.