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TURKEY EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Passports | | Passport valid for at least 6 months (if visa is issued on arrival) and at least 1 year (if visa is issued by the Turkish Consulate) required by all, except the following nationals
1. Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland who can enter with a national ID card. | | | Visas | | Required by all except the following:
(a) 2. nationals of Japan for stays of up to 3 months;
(b) 3. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 3 months (except nationals of Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK who do need visas, but can obtain them at point of entry for a fee);
(c) nationals of Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria (through certain customs points only), Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Hong Kong (SAR), Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, St Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vatican City for stays of up to 3 months;
(d) nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Indonesia and Romania for stays of up to 2 months;
(e) nationals of Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao (SAR), Maldives and South Africa for stays of up to 1 month.
Tourists and business visitors from the following countries do require visas and can obtain sticker-type entry visas at the point of entry for a fee:
(a) 4. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the UK and the USA for visits not exceeding 3 months;
(b) Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) for visits not exceeding 1 month;
(c) Georgia and Guatemala for visits not exceeding 15 days; | | | Types of visa and cost | | Tourist/Business Single-entry visa; Tourist/Business Multiple-entry visa; Employment, Education, Residence or Research visa; and Transit visa. Prices vary according to nationality (for British nationals, the cost is $15, and for US nationals, the cost is $45, when obtained at the port of entry). Some visas must be obtained in advance from the Consulate (eg if passport is valid for less than 3 months or if travelling for purposes other than tourism); these visas cost $75. | | | Transit visas | | These are not required by those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, if in possession of confirmed onward tickets (and visas where appropriate) and not leaving the airport. Transit visas are required by all others continuing their journey within 72 hours; full visas are required for longer transit periods. Transit visas are only issued to those with valid passports and confirmed onward documentation. The cost varies according to the nationality of the applicant: contact the nearest Turkish Consulate. Transit visas must be obtained prior to departure. | | | Validity | | Dependent on nationality of applicant. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Note | | (a) CIS Nationals that require visas can obtain them at Istanbul-Atatürk and Ankara-Esenboga airports; Sarp and Kapikule land borders; and Istanbul, Trabzon, Samsun, Giresun, Hopa and Rize ports. (b) Nationals of the UK and Ireland must pay their visa fees in Pounds Sterling and nationals of Austria must pay in Austrian currency. All other nationals eligible for visas on arrival must pay for their visas in US Dollars. All nationals listed above are advised to check with the Turkish Consulate regarding visa fees before travelling. (c) Those staying longer or travelling for the purposes of employment, education, research or residence must obtain their visas in advance from the nearest Turkish consular mission. (d) Visas issued to nationals of the following countries will be stamped on a removable insert in the passport: Cyprus, Korea (DPR) and Taiwan. | | | Application requirements | | (a) Valid passport. (b) 1 recent passport-size photo. (c) Application form. (d) Fee (varies for different nationals). (e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope. (f) For business visas, a letter of invitation from a company in Turkey. For other types of visas, enquire at the Embassy.
Note: Some nationals may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; enquire at the Embassy. | | | Working days required | | Dependent on nationality of applicant. | | | Temporary residence | | Apply to the Consulate General or to the Turkish Diplomatic Mission in the country of residence. | | | Addresses | | Ministry of Tourism | | Ismet Inönü Bulvar 5, Bahçelievler, Ankara
Tel: (312) 212 8300. Fax: (312) 212 8595.
Website: http://turizm.gov.tr/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one.
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