Cruise from Greece to turkey

Hello Shaily One of my friends had the same concern, so I wanted to share the following information with you as well: It is mandatory to have a valid visa or residence permit from one of the Schengen countries in order to be eligible to apply for a Turkish eVisa online. The accepted Schengen countries include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. If you hold a valid visa or residence permit from any of the above countries, you may proceed to apply for the eVisa online. As per the latest update from the UK government, residence permits and visas have been replaced with an Immigration Status Document. If this applies to you, you must submit your Share Code along with its expiry date when applying However, if you do not have any of these valid supporting documents, we recommend that you contact or visit the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate for further assistance and to explore alternative visa options. You can find embassy and consulate details here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/

Hi there, Since you already hold a valid UK visa, you are eligible to apply for the Turkish e-Visa online. It’s a quick process and usually issued within a day, so I’d definitely recommend getting it in advance rather than relying on visa on arrival at Istanbul Airport. The e-Visa will save you time and make your entry smoother. You can apply directly for an e-visa through the link https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ before your trip. Safe travels!

I was in a similar situation on my last cruise that stopped in Turkey. Even if you’re only staying for 1–2 days during the stop, most nationalities (including Chinese passport holders) still require a visa to enter Turkey. The good news is that Turkey offers an e-Visa option for many travelers. If you already have a valid Schengen visa for Spain and have used it once, that usually makes you eligible to apply online for a Turkish e-Visa, which is quick and straightforward. You can directly apply for an e-visa through the link https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ So in short: yes, you’ll likely need a Turkish visa, and the easiest route would be the e-Visa using your Schengen visa.