Questiona about Turkeys Visa Requirements
Turkey is a popular destination for tourists, business travelers, and expatriates. Understanding the visa requirements and processes is essential for anyone planning to visit or live in Turkey.
Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Turkey’s visa policies and residency permits.
1. Is a visa required to enter Turkey?
Yes, a visa is required to enter Turkey. Foreign nationals who wish to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days must obtain a visa from the Turkish consulates in their country of nationality or legal residence.
However, this requirement does not apply to those exempted under Article 13 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection in Turkey.
2. I have a one-year visa for Turkey. Can I stay in Turkey for a continuous year?
No, even if you have a one-year visa for Turkey, the maximum duration of stay under the visa or visa exemption cannot exceed 90 days within a 180-day period in Turkey.
3. There is no Turkish consulate in the country where I reside. How can I apply for a residence permit to stay in Turkey?
If there is no Turkish consulate in the country where you reside, and you are not exempt from obtaining a visa, you must obtain a visa from a Turkish consulate in a third country before entering Turkey.
4. I have a travel ban to Turkey. What should I do to enter Turkey?
If you have a travel ban to Turkey, even if you are from a country that benefits from visa exemption for Turkey, you must apply for a special annotated visa at the Turkish consulate in your country to enter Turkey.
5. Can I use my visa for Turkey after my residence permit in Turkey has expired without leaving Turkey?
No, once your residence permit in Turkey expires, you cannot use your existing visa or visa exemption to stay in Turkey.
6. What is a pre-authorization (Istizan) visa for Turkey?
A pre-authorization visa for Turkey is issued when a visa application made at a Turkish consulate is forwarded to the Directorate General of Migration Management in Turkey and requires approval from the Ministry of Interior of Turkey before the visa is granted.
7. How can I check the status of my pre-authorization visa application for Turkey?
You can check the status of your pre-authorization visa application for Turkey at the Turkish consulate where you applied. Additionally, you can contact the YİMER157 hotline, provided that you pass the security questions.
8. How soon must I use the visa issued by the Turkish consulate for Turkey?
You must use the visa issued by the Turkish consulate for Turkey within six months.
9. How can I apply for an E-visa for Turkey?
For E-visa applications for Turkey and detailed information, you can visit www.evisa.gov.tr.
10. My passport is about to expire. Can I still enter Turkey?
You cannot enter Turkey if your passport or travel document does not have a validity of at least 60 days beyond the expiry date of your visa, visa exemption, or residence permit for Turkey.
