Turkey Visa from United States

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.

United States citizens are required to apply for a Turkey e-Visa (Turkey Visa Online) to enter Turkey for visits upto for tourism, business, transit or medical purposes. Turkey Visa from United States is not optional, but a mandatory requirement for all United States citizens traveling to the country 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.

The Turkey Visa for United States citizens comprises an online application form that can be completed in as little as five (5) minutes. It is necessary for applicants to enter information on their passport page, personal details, their contact details, like email and address.

Turkey Visa for United States citizens can be applied and completed online on this website and can receive the Turkey Visa Online by email. The process is extremely simplified for the United States citizens. The only requirement is to have an email Id, a Credit / Debit card in 1 of the 133 currencies or Paypal.

After you have paid the fees, the eTA application processing commences. Turkey Visa Online is delivered via email. Turkey Visa for United States citizens will be sent via email, after they have completed the online application form with the necessary information and once the online credit card payment has been verified. In very rare circumstance, if additional documentation is required, the the applicant will be contact prior to approval of Turkey eVisa.

To enter Turkey, United States citizens will require a valid travel document or passport in order to apply for Turkey eVisa. United States citizens who have a passport of an additional nationality need to make sure they apply with the same passport that they will travel with, as the Turkey eVisa will be associated with the passport that was mentioned at the time of application. There is no need to print or present any documents at the airport, as the Turkey Electronic Visa is stored electronically against the passport in the Turkey Immigration system.

Applicants will also require a valid credit or debit card or PayPal account to pay for the Turkey Visa Online. United States citizens are also required to provide 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.

United States citizen's departure date must be within 90 Days of arrival. United States passport holders are required to obtain a Turkey Electronic Travel Authority (Turkey eVisa) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 90 Days. If the United States citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a relevant Visa depending on their circumstances. Turkey Visa is not valid for purposes other than tourism or business. If you need to study or work in Turkey you must apply for a regular/traditional/sticker visa at your closest Turkey embassy/commission.

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Visa Online (or Turkey e-Visa)

What is Turkey Visa Online validity for United States citizens

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

Things to do and places of interest for United States citizens in Turkey

• Pamukkale Water Terraces, Denizli, Turkey
• Basilica Cisterns of Istanbul, Turkey
• Lycian Rock Tombs, Fethiye, Turkey
• Myra Necropolis, Demre, Turkey
• Take A Natural at Sauna Pamukkale thermal Pools
• Explore Limestone Formations at Goreme National Park
• Gobekli Tepe, Turkey
• Enjoy A Turkish Bath at Cemberlitas Hamami
• Watch the Sacred Dance at Dervish
• Archaeological Site of Troy, Çanakkale, Turkey
• Pluto's Gate, Denizli Merkez, Turkey

United States of America Embassy in Ankara

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