Turkey Visa from Bahamas

Turkey Visa from Bahamas

This Electronic Turkey Visa is being implemented to allow visitors to easily obtain their visas online. The Turkey eVisa program was launched in 2013 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.

It is a mandatory requirement for Bahamas citizens to apply for a Turkey e-Visa (Turkey Visa Online) to enter Turkey for visits upto 90 Days for tourism/recreation, business or transit. Turkey Visa from Bahamas is non-optional and a mandatory requirement for all Bahamas nationals visiting Turkey for short stays. The Turkey eVisa holders passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date, that is the date when you leave Turkey.

How to apply for Turkey Visa from Bahamas?

The Turkey Visa for Bahamas requires filling an Turkey e-Visa Application Form that can be finished in around (5) minutes. Turkey Visa Application Form requires applicants to enter information on their passport page, personal details including parents’ names, their address details and email address.

Bahamas citizens can apply and complete e-Visa on this website on this website and receive the Turkey Online Visa by email. The Turkey e-Visa application process is minimal for the Bahamas citizens. The basic requirements include having an Email Id and a Credit or Debit card valid for international payments, like a VISA or MasterCard.

After payment of Turkey e-Visa application fees, the application processing begins. Turkey Online Visa Online is sent via email. Bahamas citizens will receive Turkey e-Visa in PDF format via email, after they have completed the e-Visa application form with the required information and once the payment has been processed. In very rare circumstance, if additional documentation is required, the the applicant will be contact prior to approval of Turkey eVisa.

Requirements of Turkey Visa for Bahamas nationals

Turkey e-Visa requirements are minimal, however it is a good idea to be familiar with them before you apply. To visit Turkey, Bahamas nationals require an Ordinary Passport to be eligible for Turkey eVisa. Diplomatic, Emergency or Refugee passport holders are not eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa and must instead apply for Turkey Visa at nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate. Bahamas citizens who have dual citizenship need to ensure that they apply for e-Visa with the same passport that they will use to travel to Turkey. Turkey e-Visa is electronically associated with the passport that was mentioned at the time of application. It is not required to print the e-Visa PDF or furnish any other travel authorization at the Turkey airport, as the Turkey Electronic Visa is connected online with the Passport in the Turkey Immigration system.

Applicants will also need a valid Credit or Debit card that is enabled for International payments to pay for the Turkey Online Visa. Bahamas citizens also need to have a valid email address, to receive the Turkey eVisa in their inbox. The information on your Turkey Visa must match the information on your passport completely, otherwise you will need to apply for a new Turkey eVisa.

How long can Bahamas citizens stay on Turkey Visa?

Departure date for Bahamas citizen should be inside 90 Days of arrival. Bahamas citizens must obtain a Turkey Online Visa (Turkey eVisa) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 90 Days. If the Bahamas citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a appropriate Turkey Visa depending on their circumstances. Turkey e-Visa is only valid for purpose of tourism or business. If you need to study or work in Turkey you must apply for a regular or Sticker visa at your nearly Turkish Embassy or Consulate.

What is Turkey Visa Online validity for Bahamas citizens

While Turkey e-Visa is valid for a duration of 180 days, Bahamas citizens can stay for upto 90 Days within the 180 day period. Turkey e-Visa is a Multiple Entry visa for Bahamas citizens.

You can find answers to more Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Visa Online (or Turkey e-Visa).

As a Bahamas citizen, what do I need to know before applying Turkey eVisa?

Nationals of Bahamas are already privileged to apply for Turkish Visa Online (eVisa), so that you do not have to visit Turkish Embassy or wait in the queue for Visa on Arrival at the airport. The process is quite simple and eVisa is sent to you by email. We recommend that you read the following:

• Do NOT visit the Consulate or Embassy, instead wait for email from Turkey eVisa Customer Support
• Purpose of visit can be Tourism or Business
• The Visa Application for Turkey can be completed in three to five minutes
• You need a Debit Card or Credit Card for payment of eVisa
• Keep checking email every twelve (12) hours because the immigration officers may ask a question regarding your passport or Visa.
• Duration of stay can be thirty (30) days or ninety (90) days, validity of Turkey e-Visa depends on your nationality
• Entry into Turkey can be either single entry or multiple entry based on the nationality
• eVisa is approved within 24 - 48 hours maximum, you can meanwhile use Turkey Visa Status Check tool online
• Some nationals require a Schenegen visa or Visa / Residence Permit from US, Canada or Ireland to enter Turkey on eVisa, check your eligiblity

List of interesting things to do for Bahamas citizens while visiting Turkey

• Spend a Delightful day with kids at Izmir Natural Life Park
• Explore large Volcanic Mountains at Duden Waterfalls
• Quest For Inner Peace at Suleymaniye Mosque
• Walk Underwater at Antalya Aquarium
• Explore well-preserved Roman Architecture at Hadrian’s Gate
• Enjoy a Refreshing Swim at Konyaalti Beach
• Spend quiet Evenings With Turkish Food at Harbour District
• Dip in Clear Waters and walk in Clean Sands at Ilica Public Beach
• Floral Art & Pretty Chandeliers at Rüstem Pasha Mosque
• Experience Overwhelming Architecture at Nusretiye Clock Tower
• Stay in Fancy Beach Hotels at Lara Beach

Bahamian Consulate in Turkey

Please apply for a Turkey e-Visa 72 hours in advance of your flight.