Inquiry About Transit Visa Requirement for Istanbul Layover

Hi there! 👋 Great to hear you're planning a trip to Turkey! 🇹🇷 As a Ugandan citizen, you’ll need to apply for a Turkish tourist visa in advance — you cannot get it on arrival. You will have to apply for a regular visa through the Turkish embassy or consulate. You can contact the embassy and get the information on the documents required.

Hi there! Congratulations on your upcoming honeymoon! Regarding your question, if you hold a USA ordinary passport, then you do not require a visa for a short visit. Whereas your wife, being a Bangladeshi passport holder, requires a visa to enter Turkey. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply for an e-visa to Turkey, and they are required to provide a supporting document (a valid visit visa or residence permit from the USA, the UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country). If your wife has a 6-month valid passport and the supporting document, then she can directly apply for an e-visa here https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/. Safe travels and enjoy your honeymoon!

Hello Mariam, I came across your query about this a few days ago, and I had the same question myself. Fortunately, someone helped me and shared this information: You are not eligible to apply for an online eVisa, as your nationality does not meet the eVisa eligibility requirements. You can check the full list of eligible countries here: 🔗 Turkey eVisa Eligible Countries In this case, you will need to apply for a sticker visa through the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate in your country or a nearby country. You can find their contact details here: 🔗 Embassy and Consulate of Turkey