Request for Appointment – Discussion on Turkish Food Festival at Browns Hotels in January 2026

Hi Sama, You can certainly leave the airport during your long layover, but it will depend on Türkiye’s entry rules for holders of a UN Laissez-Passer (UNLP). In many cases, UNLP holders still require either an e-visa or a regular visa unless their nationality or mission falls under a specific exemption. To avoid any inconvenience, I recommend checking whether you need a visa in advance. If a visa is required and not obtained beforehand, you may be restricted to the transit area and unable to exit the airport. For the most accurate and up-to-date guidance, please contact the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate. They will confirm whether you’re eligible to enter Türkiye with your UNLP during your layover. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ If entry is permitted, you’ll be able to leave the airport, enjoy a one-day tour, and stay in a hotel without issues. Safe travels and enjoy your time in Istanbul!

Hi Jeewon! You don’t need to apply for a new visa as long as your current Türkiye visa is still valid on your travel date. Since your visa is valid until 02 April 2026, you can use the same visa to enter Türkiye again on 17 November. The validity period allows multiple entries, so you’re completely fine to travel. Just make sure to carry your visa PDF with the QR code when you fly. Safe travels!

Hi Guadaline! As a Philippine citizen living in Bulgaria, you need a visa to enter Turkey. But please note that your Bulgarian residence ID alone isn’t accepted as a supporting document for the Turkish e-Visa. To qualify for an e-Visa, you must hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country. If you have a valid supporting document, you can directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ If you don’t have one of those valid documents, you’ll need to apply for a regular (sticker) visa through the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate before traveling. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Hope this helps! Safe travels!

Hi Muhammad! As an Indian national, you are eligible to apply for an e-visa. To qualify for an e-Visa, you must hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, the UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country. If you have a valid supporting document, you can directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ If you don’t have one of those valid documents, you’ll need to apply for a regular (sticker) visa through the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate before traveling. Contact details of the embassy can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ Hope this helps! Safe travels!

Hi Samoda! I recently applied for a Turkish e-visa. So I can share my experience with you. Firstly, you need to check if you are eligible to apply for an e-visa. You can check the list of eligible countries here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/all-eligible-country-for-turkey-visa/ Yes, you can use your valid UK eVisa (graduate visa) as a supporting document for the Türkiye e-Visa, as long as it’s still valid at the time of your travel. When applying, make sure to add your share code as a supporting document number along with a copy of your passport, and confirm that your passport itself has at least 6 months’ validity from your arrival date in Türkiye. If you are eligible. You can directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/ Safe travels and enjoy your trip to Türkiye!