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VISAS

 Information for U.S. Citizens

U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Turkey.  U.S. Citizens may obtain a visa upon entry into Turkey or prior to departure from one of the five Turkish Consulates in the United States.

Embassy of the Republic of Turkey

2525 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20008

Telephone: (202) 612-6700

Fax: (202) 612-6744

E-mail: contact@turkishembassy.org

Website: www.turkey.org/

OR

Turkish Consulates General in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles or New York.

Obtaining a visa at the Turkish border gates (Sticker Visa)
Please note that only tourist visas, valid for 90 days, may be issued at the Turkish border gates.  Visas for longer stays must be obtained in advance.

Requirements: Valid travel document (passport, which must be valid at least three months longer than the expiry date of the visa requested.)
Non-refundable visa processing fee (U.S. Citizens is $20). Other documents which are relevant to the applicant’s visit/stay in Turkey can be requested by the Turkish border officials and also note that only tourist visas may be issued at the Turkish border gates.

Applying for a visa prior to departure:

As a general rule, the applicant must apply in person particularly when the visa application is lodged for the first time.  Visa applicants may also be received by mail in exceptional cases.

 Requirements: Valid travel document (passport, which must be valid at least three months longer than the expiry date of the requested visa). Completed visa application form.  One passport size photograph of the applicant (It should be affixed on the top left side of the visa application form). Documents supporting the purpose and the conditions of the planned visit (e.g. letter of invitation, travel itinerary, round trip ticket, hotel reservation with payment guarantee etc.Guarantees regarding means of subsistence.  Non-refundable visa processing fee (the amount differs depending on the nationality and visa type.

If the person applies from a country other than his/her homeland, then he/she should also submit his/her valid residence permit or any document that proves he/she legally stays in that country.  If the person applies for a business visa, an invitation letter from the counterpart company is also required in addition to the above mentioned documents.

 Information for non-US Citizens Overseas

Information on visa requirements for those oversees may be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website here and is listed according to each country.