Small Mistake in My e-Visa Application – Request to Keep Current Visa Valid

Hey Madalina! Sounds like an exciting project! 👩‍💻✈️ From what I’ve seen, even if you're not getting paid in Turkey, activities like implementing software or attending work-related meetings can still count as “business” or “work” in the eyes of Turkish immigration. A few colleagues of mine went for short-term IT visits like this, and they were advised to apply for a business or work visa, not just a tourist or eVisa — even though it was just for a few days and unpaid 💼 Best thing is to double-check with the Turkish consulate in your country or the official visa site, just to be safe. You don’t wanna risk any entry issues at the airport 😅 Hope your trip goes smoothly and the implementation is a success! 🙌

Hey Jacqueline! 👋 Congrats on the job in Ankara! Since your degrees are Canadian, they usually need to be legalized by the Turkish Embassy in Canada, not in China. The Turkish Consulate in Shenzhen may not accept foreign-issued docs for apostille, but you can contact them to double-check 📞 Also, try asking your school if they accept digital/legalized copies — some do! Good luck with everything! 🍀✈️

Hey Shova! Don’t worry — my eVisa said “B1” too and I had the exact same question 😅 I actually asked the support team and the Turkish embassy, and they confirmed it’s totally fine for tourism. The “B1” label is just how the Turkish system classifies it, but it’s still a tourist visa if that’s what you applied for 🇹🇷🧳 I traveled with it from the UK with a BRP and had no issues at all. Just make sure your travel dates match the visa validity. You’re good to go! ✈️✅

Hey Sara! I had exactly the same situation — I flew in as a Saint Kitts and Nevis citizen and got a stamp-on-arrival a couple of times ✈️🇹🇷 Super easy, no eVisa needed. But immigration rules can change, so here’s what I did this time: I double-checked with my airline (they confirmed it’s still valid), and I also called a Turkish consulate to be safe — they said it hasn’t changed. So yeah, you’re good to fly visa-free as long as your passport is current. Still, chatting with your airline before you go is a smart move — just in case 👍 Safe travels and enjoy Istanbul! 🕌✨

Hi there! I recently had a similar layover in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, so I can share my experience. Since you're flying on a single ticket and not planning to leave the airport or go through immigration, you do not need a transit visa for Turkey. Istanbul Airport has a good international transit area, and 4 hours should be more than enough to catch your next flight comfortably. Just make sure both your flights are on the same reservation and your bags are checked through to India.

Hey! I actually had a similar situation with my niece last year. For Turkey, your passport usually needs to be valid for at least 180 days (about 6 months) from the date of entry. Since your son’s passport expires in November and you're traveling in July, that’s cutting it really close—might be an issue at immigration. I'd recommend renewing it beforehand just to be safe. Better to avoid any stress at the border. 👍 Safe travels!

Hey! I was in a similar boat—I'm a Sudanese national living in the UAE and I found out that Sudanese passports aren't eligible for Turkey's e‑visa or visa‑on‑arrival. So I ended up applying directly through the Turkish Embassy in Dubai, and that was the only option. For tourism, you'll need to submit things like your passport, UAE residency permit, flight & hotel bookings, bank statements, and the visa application form at the embassy. It’s a bit more paperwork, but it works! Let me know if you’d like a template or help prepping your documents 😊

Hey Muhammad! 👋 As a Pakistani national in Saudi Arabia, you’ll need to apply for a visa in advance—visa on arrival isn’t available. You can apply through the Turkish consulate with your passport, Iqama, and travel docs. I did the same recently. Safe travels! ✈️