E -visa aplication for turkey as tourist

Hi Ejaz, If you remain inside the transit area at Istanbul Airport during both your layovers, you don’t need a transit visa. Your 5-hour layover on the way to Lahore will be fine without a visa. For your 17.5-hour layover on the return, you can also stay inside the airport without a visa, but if you wish to exit the airport to explore Istanbul or stay at a hotel, you’ll need to apply for a Turkish visa or e-visa in advance. You can directly apply for an e-visa through the link https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ I’d suggest confirming with Turkish Airlines or the Turkish Embassy before you travel, just to be sure everything is up to date. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Safe travels to you and your family!

Hello Saul, From my experience and research, people holding a French refugee travel document (Titre de Voyage) are not eligible to apply for the Turkish e-Visa online. The e-Visa system generally accepts only ordinary passport holders from eligible countries. However, since the travel document is issued by France and you have a valid French residence permit, you can usually apply for a visa directly at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in France. They often process visa applications for refugees and stateless persons holding French travel documents. It’s a good idea to contact the Turkish Consulate in Paris or the nearest embassy to confirm the specific requirements before making any travel plans. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Hope this helps!

Hello Adesola, Thank you for reaching out. We understand the confusion. Although some sources mention eligibility for Nigerian passport holders with UK or US visas, the current e-Visa application system does not include Nigeria, which means Nigerian citizens are not eligible to apply for the e-Visa at this time, even with a valid UK or US visa. You would need to apply for a regular visa through the embassy/consulate. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/. Hope this information is helpful to you.