I have blue passport i apply for turkey visa wibsite and the tell me i dont need visa but i need to pay for insurance that

Hi, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! 🎉 For Egyptian citizens, Turkey offers an e-Visa that can be applied for online here https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/. You’ll just need to check if you and your wife meet the eligibility conditions — for example, holding a valid visa or residence permit from the U.S., U.K., Schengen area, or Ireland. If you don’t meet those conditions, then you’ll need to apply for a sticker visa through the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate before your trip. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ It’s best to apply online a few weeks in advance to avoid any last-minute issues. Wishing you both a wonderful honeymoon in Turkey!

Hi Swadha, As far as I know, since you are an Indian passport holder, you do not need a transit visa for Istanbul (IST) if you are not leaving the airport transit area during your layovers. Your layover of 3 hours 20 minutes should be sufficient to transfer between flights without any visa requirement. However, I’d recommend double-checking with Turkish Airlines or the Turkish consulate just to be safe, especially since your return involves a different airline segment. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Safe travels and enjoy your trip!

Hi Sherif, As an Egyptian living in Saudi Arabia, you can apply for a Turkish e-Visa online. You’ll need your passport (valid 6+ months) and a supporting document—such as a visit visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country. You can directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/. If the e-Visa isn’t accepted, you’ll need to apply in person at the Turkish Embassy/Consulate, bringing your passport, residency permit, photos, travel bookings, proof of funds, and the supporting document. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/. Safe travels!

Hey Ethel! I recently looked into this—since you’re a Filipino with French permanent residency, you can apply for a Turkey e-Visa for tourism. You’ll need your passport and carte de séjour. You can check the fees here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/turkey-visa-fee/ and directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ I’d suggest applying a few months before your trip. The e-Visa is generally valid for 180 days, so your April 2026 travel should be fine. Once it’s approved, just show it on arrival—super simple! Safe travels and enjoy Turkey!

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!