Turkey Visa from United States

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.

It is a mandatory requirement for United States 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 United States is non-optional and a mandatory requirement for all United States 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 United States?

The Turkey Visa for United States 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.

United States 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 United States 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. United States 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 United States nationals

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

Departure date for United States citizen should be inside 90 Days of arrival. United States citizens must obtain a Turkey Online Visa (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 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 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.

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

List of interesting things to do for United States citizens while visiting 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.