How to Obtain a Visa for Turkey

Updated on Sunday 02nd June 2024

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If you want to move to Turkey, you need to know that the Turkish visa for immigrating to this country can be obtained very easy. Entering Turkey is possible with the electronic visa (e-visa), a modern system launched in 2013. This system is owned by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is available online. If you want to relocate to Turkey you are invited to get in touch with our attorneys in Turkey who can offer legal advice.

The e-visa system

If you choose the e-visa system, you can follow the procedure no matter the country where you are living or have residence, non-stop, and all you need is an internet connection and a valid passport. The applicants are required to fill a form with the main information about themselves and send them to the Turkish authorities. They are also required to pay a fee for online visa by credit or debit card. Our Turkish lawyers can help you obtain the required visa and also provide support to immigrate to Turkey.

The validity of the e-visa in Turkey

The e-visa is valid only for tourism and commerce activities in Turkey and the foreign citizens who want to go to Turkey for other reasons should request a visa at the Turkish Embassies and Consulates all around the world. If you travel with a group of tourists, your travel agent can obtain a group e-visa. If you don’t have the possibility to obtain a visa before entering Turkey, you can ask for it at the Turkish airports or at the customs area via interactive kiosks or authorized airline companies. You can also benefit from the support of our Turkish lawyers who can also help you relocate to Turkey.

The main condition for obtaining a visa for Turkey is to have a passport valid for minimum six months beginning with the date of your entry to this country. More about this kind of visa and about how to move to Turkey can be discussed with our experts.

If you want to apply for a residence permit in Turkey, we recommend the legal services offered by our Turkish lawyers. They can take care of the paperwork-related formalities and collaboration with the relevant authorities. In addition to presenting a valid passport, candidates must also have a clear criminal record. A temporary permit is valid for 2 years, and family members can be part of the application.

Long-term visa for Turkey – What is it and how to apply

Turkey offers both short-term visas, for varied purposes, and long-term visas. The latter, i.e. long-term visa for Turkey, comes as a package with the long-term residence. This status is available for foreign citizens who have lived in Turkey for 8 years and without interruption. Moreover, in this case, a long-term residence permit is issued with an indefinite validity. This means that citizens no longer need to renew the residence permit in Turkey. Our immigration lawyers in Turkey can help you get a long-term visa in Turkey if you want to spend a longer period in this country.

Turkish visa for US citizens

American citizens who want to travel to Turkey for no more than 90 days do not need to apply for an entry visa. Therefore, there is no need for a Turkish eVisa because the USA is on the list of visa-exempt countries. A passport valid for at least 150 days is required to enter Turkey and other personal information such as last residential address, telephone number, and email address. Also, American citizens must provide information about travel itineraries and the purpose of visit/stay in Turkey. If the stay is extended, US citizens must apply for residency. Our attorneys in Turkey can offer you specialized legal assistance if you want to relocate to Turkey from the USA.

Citizens of which countries can apply online for Turkish eVisa?

According to the agreements signed by Turkey, there are citizens of certain countries who can enter Turkey with an eVisa. Here, we are talking about citizens from countries such as Australia, Algeria, Maldives, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Mauritius, Egypt, Cape Verde, South Africa, Pakistan, Senegal, Vietnam, etc. If you contact us for information, our immigration lawyers in Turkey can help you with the formalities of obtaining a visa for Turkey. Besides, they can also explain the procedures and requirements for a long-term visa for Turkey.

Entering Turkey with the national ID

Turkey has signed a special treaty that allows entry into this country only with the national identity document. Thus, the "European Agreement on Regulations governing the Movement of Persons between Member States of the Council of Europe" allows the visa-free entry of citizens from countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Malta, Spain, Georgia, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Switzerland. Moreover, it is also the case for officials or holders of diplomatic passports, because they do not have to apply for a visa for Turkey. At our law firm in Turkey, you can benefit from legal services dedicated to immigration problems you want to solve.

Immigration facts about Turkey

Below is information about immigration to Turkey and number of foreigners living in this country:

Recent data highlighted that there are around 4.7 million foreign citizens living in Turkey.
Around 3.27 million citizens are from Syria, under temporary protection, as shown by reports for 2023.

In addition to support for immigration to Turkey, plus obtaining the necessary visas, our specialists can also help you in other areas. For example, you can opt for our services, if you want to obtain a passport by investment in Turkey. If you need to know more about obtaining a visa or a work/residence permit, you may contact our lawyers in Turkey.