Tourist Visa to Turkey

Tourist Visa to Turkey

Overview of the Visa to Turkey, or Visas in General

A visa is prior permission granted to foreign nationals to enter the territory of a given country, whether for tourism or other purposes. Turkey grants citizens of some countries permission to enter without a visa (for example, Jordan and Lebanon), or an e-Visa that can be applied for online (for example, Egyptian citizens, subject to an age condition), or a visa on arrival upon entering Turkey (for example, Canadian citizens). The most common type among Arab nationals is the standard sticker visa, applied for at the diplomatic mission — either the Turkish embassy or consulate — in the country where you wish to apply. This requires a prior appointment and is subject to certain requirements and conditions; it may be granted, or it may be refused. You can check our articles section, and the section related to the Turkish visa, for comprehensive, complete details and all the information needed to increase your chances of approval. Turkey is, of course, one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, whether in summer or winter, thanks to its mild climate, reasonable prices, and ease of access via airports as well as land and sea border crossings. Let's not forget its unique climatic diversity of mountains, forests, seas, and rivers — plus its rich historical heritage.

Tourist Visa to Turkey: Paper Application at Diplomatic Missions

This is a visa for tourism purposes to Turkey, granted for between 15 and 90 days; it may be single-entry or multiple-entry, and its validity ranges between 3 months and one year.

Required documents:

• A passport valid for more than 6 months.

• A bank statement showing financial capability.

• A leave-of-absence letter from work, if the applicant is employed.

• Travel insurance, a dummy flight reservation, and a dummy hotel reservation (you can request these through us, Hallak Company for Services).

• Sometimes a certificate of no criminal record from your home country is requested.

• Let's not forget the embassy interview appointment (can be requested through Hallak Company for Services).

• Recent biometric photos, specific to the Turkish visa.

• A tourism itinerary for the visa period may be requested (you can request the itinerary through Hallak Company).

The Special Visa for Syrians

• Hallak Company prepares the entire file for the special Syrian visa, from A to Z.

• Turkish embassy appointments.

• Travel insurance.

• Flight booking.

• Hotel booking.

• The invitation drawn up at the notary public.

• Obtaining the required documents from Turkey (certificate of no criminal record, and confirmation of address in the civil registry).

• Translation of all required documents.

Some Additional Documents That May Be Requested to Enter Turkey

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travelers may be asked to show a negative PCR test result taken within the last 24 hours, or a vaccination certificate showing at least two doses, before boarding their flight to Turkey. You can verify this requirement with the airline that will be flying you to Turkey after booking your ticket.

If this is your first entry, you may be asked to fill out an online form and keep it as a PDF copy — a declaration of your place of residence in Turkey, whether that is a hotel, a friend's apartment, or a relative's home.

What Are the Types of Tourist Visas to Turkey?

There is more than one type of tourist visa, and they vary depending on the agreements and understandings between countries, as well as the nationality and age of the traveler wishing to come to Turkey for tourism.

The Electronic Visa (e-Visa) to Enter Turkey

This can be obtained through the Turkish government's official e-Visa website. The process takes just a few minutes, and payment is made by credit card. The visa file is sent to your email, and it is recommended that you print a paper copy of it. This type of visa is available to nationals of more than 90 countries. It can be issued as single-entry or multiple-entry, valid for a period of between 30 and 90 days.

Visa on Arrival at the Airport to Enter TurkeyThis is available to citizens of a number of countries, as follows:

Armenia, Spain, Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Estonia, Bahrain, Portugal, Greek Cypriots, Mexico, the United States, Barbados, Bermuda, Belgium, Jamaica, the Maldives, the Dominican Republic, Dominica, Saint Vincent, Oman, Grenada, Croatia, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Haiti, the Netherlands, Hong Kong.

North Korean citizens may also obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a valid Schengen visa or valid residence in a Schengen country.

A Frequently Asked Question

Question: I hold a nationality that requires a visa to enter Turkey, and I have a visa for another country, but my flight is transiting through Turkey — do I need a visa to enter Turkey?Answer: Yes, you must apply to the Turkish diplomatic missions abroad (embassies and consulates) to obtain a transit visa; otherwise, you will be sent back from Turkey and will not be allowed to continue your journey.

At Hallak Services Company, we handle everything related to applying for a Turkish visa, preparing the file, and arranging all the required bookings and appointments — whether for the Turkish visa or for preparing Schengen visa files. We have years of experience in this field, with very high approval rates for applicants who meet the requirements. Save time and effort, and get the most accurate, highest-quality service.