Turkey Visa from Sri Lanka

Turkey Visa from Sri Lanka

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 Sri Lankan citizens to apply for a Turkey e-Visa (Turkey Visa Online) to enter Turkey for visits upto 30 Days for tourism/recreation, business or transit. Turkey Visa from Sri Lanka is non-optional and a mandatory requirement for all Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?

The Turkey Visa for Sri Lankan 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.

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan 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. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan nationals

Turkey e-Visa requirements are minimal, however it is a good idea to be familiar with them before you apply. To visit Turkey, Sri Lankan 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. Sri Lankan 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. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay on Turkey Visa?

Departure date for Sri Lankan citizen should be inside 30 Days of arrival. Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a Turkey Online Visa (Turkey eVisa) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 30 Days. If the Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens

While Turkey e-Visa is valid for a duration of 180 days, Sri Lankan citizens can stay for upto 30 Days within the 180 day period. Turkey e-Visa is a Single Entry visa for Sri Lankan citizens.

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

List of interesting things to do for Sri Lankan citizens while visiting Turkey

• Remember the Heroes of Turkey at Anıtkabir
• Visit Turkey’s Most Beautiful Island at Bozcaada Island
• Breathtaking Craftsmanship at Zeugma Mosaic Museum
• Guzzle on Lip-smacking Food at Gaziantep
• Explore Hills, Forests & Rivers at Trabzon
• Explore an offbeat Locale at Mersin
• Taste of the Local Cuisine at 7 Mehmet Restaurant
• Fun time with your Girl Gang at Cleopatra Pools
• Sunbathing & Calm Waters at Ladies’ Beach
• Skiing At Mount Uludag in Bursa
• Stunning Sculptures at Agora Open Air Museum

Sri Lankan Embassy in Turkey

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