Türkiye (Turkey) e-Visa
- Official website
- https://www.evisa.gov.tr 1
- Purpose
- Tourism or commerce only 1
- Stay rule
- No more than 90 days in any 180 days 2
- Fee
- Depends on nationality, lower than visa on arrival 1
- Refund
- Not refunded if rejected 2
- Passport
- Valid at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay 1
Do you need an e-Visa?
Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs country list first 1. Ordinary passport holders from many countries are visa-exempt, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period 1. British citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days 3. Holders of other types of British passport need a visa 3.
Ordinary passport holders from countries such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados and Antigua-Barbuda can get three-month multiple-entry e-Visas 1. South Africans can get one-month single-entry e-Visas 1. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders can get single-entry e-Visas for stays up to 30 days 1.
Conditional e-Visas
Some nationals qualify for a one-month, single-entry e-Visa only if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit and meet other conditions 1. The ministry lists India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Taiwan this way 1.
For Egypt, ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 45 can get an e-Visa without extra conditions. Those aged 15 to 45 need a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit 1.
Cost
Fees vary by nationality and are shown when you apply 1. The ministry says e-Visa fees are lower than the fees for visas bought on arrival at Turkish airports 1. Visa fees are not refunded if an application is rejected 2.
How and when to apply
The e-Visa system was launched on 17 April 2013. You fill in your identity, passport and travel dates and pay online, and the ministry says it takes about three minutes 1. The e-Visa is only for tourism or commerce. For work or study, apply at a Turkish embassy or consulate 1.
Validity and stay rules
Your e-Visa type sets your stay, for example one month or three months 1. Whatever visa or exemption you use, you cannot stay more than 90 days in any 180-day period 2. Holders of two passports cannot get 90 days on each 2.
Your passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay. For a 90-day stay that means 150 days of validity on entry 1.
Use the official site
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs directs travellers to www.evisa.gov.tr for e-Visas 1,2. Pay only there. A site that charges more than the fee shown on www.evisa.gov.tr is adding its own charge 1.
Common questions
Do Americans need a Turkey e-Visa?
No. US ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days in any 180 days 1.
Do British citizens need a Turkey e-Visa?
No, for up to 90 days in any 180 days on a British citizen passport 3.
Can Indian citizens get a Turkey e-Visa?
Only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, and other conditions 1.
How much is the Turkey e-Visa?
It depends on nationality and is lower than a visa on arrival 1.
Is the Turkey e-Visa fee refundable?
No, not if the application is rejected 2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visa Information For Foreigners (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs: General Information About Turkish Visas (accessed 19 October 2026)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Turkey entry requirements (accessed 19 October 2026)
Related
- Egypt e-Visa
Egypt's tourist e-Visa costs US$30 single entry or US$65 multiple entry. Who can apply, the 7-day rule, validity and the official portal.
- ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
ETIAS is not yet running. It will cost €20, last 3 years and cover 30 European countries. Who will need it, who is exempt and the official site.
- India e-Visa
India's e-Tourist visa costs US$25 for 30 days for most nationals from July to March. Fees, validity, the 4-day rule and the official site.