Exploring the Duration and Validity of Turkish Visa
Turkey eVisa allowed stay duration and number of entries allowed varies depending on the travellers nationality. Before applying for the eVisa, the traveller must check validity, stay duration and entry-type allowed to them.
Nationalities Eligible for a Maximum Stay of 90 Days
Passport holders from the countries listed below can enter Turkey multiple times within the 180 days validity from the date of issue and total duration of stay in the country must not exceed 90 days.
Nationalities Eligible for a Maximum Stay of 30 Days
Passport holders from the countries listed below can enter Turkey one time within the 180 days validity for stay of upto 30 days.
What Passport Validity is Required for Turkey eVisa Application?
The applicant’s passport must be valid for 6 months from the arrival date and have atleast 1-2 blank pages. The application form require applicant to submit passport-bio page scan copy.
Do applicant only need to submit passport-bio page?
Depending on the nationality, the applicant are required to submit additional supporting documents for Turkey eVisa application.
Does the Turkey eVisa Travel Purpose Depend on Stay Duration?
Stay duration does not change the Turkey eVisa travel purpose. Turkey eVisa can be used for short-term tourism and non-paid business activities such as attending meeting, conference or trade fair.
Note: Any sort of paid/unpaid work or employment is not allowed.
Can Traveller Extend their Turkey eVisa Stay?
Extending Turkey eVisa stay duration or validity is not possible. To stay beyond the allowed duration, the travellers are required to obtain the residence permit from the nearby local police station in Turkey.
The visitor must note that holding an eVisa does not guarantee that residence permit will be issued.
Can a New eVisa Be Obtained Without Leaving Turkey?
A new Turkey eVisa application can only be submitted once the traveller has already left Turkey.
Does Renewing Passport Affect the Turkey eVisa Validity?
Yes, the issued eVisa is linked to passport used for the application. Renewal, re-issuance and updating passport all will require the applicant to submit a new eVisa application using the updated passport.