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Turkey Visa for United States Citizens 2026

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US citizens can obtain a Turkey e-Visa for tourism or business by applying online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/; the visa is valid for 180 days with stays up to 90 days per visit, and the typical fee is USD 50.

Guide last updated September 4, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry; ensure you have at least 1 blank page if your passport has stamps or space for entry stamps.\n- Specific forms: For the online e-Visa there are no paper forms; apply at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/. If you require a sticker visa via a Turkish embassy/consulate, you must fill the Turkish visa application form Vize Başvuru Formu and submit it with supporting documents at the relevant consulate.\n- Financial proof: Not required for the e-Visa; carry proof of funds as a precaution (minimum daily amount not officially stated).\n- Accommodation and return ticket: Not mandatory for e-Visa but having hotel reservations and a return/onward ticket helps if asked by border officials.\n- Photo spec: Upload a passport-style photo meeting standard requirements: 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) photo on a white background; in JPG/JPEG format; maximum size about 2 MB.\n- Biometrics: For the e-Visa there is no advance biometrics submission; border control may request biometric checks if needed.\n- Travel health insurance: Not required but strongly recommended for medical coverage during travel.

Visa types

  • e-Visa Tourist: Official name e-Visa Tourism; Validity 180 days from the date of issue; Max stay per visit up to 90 days; Entries: multiple allowed; Approx. fee USD 50.\n- e-Visa Business: Official name e-Visa Business; Validity 180 days; Max stay per visit up to 90 days; Entries: multiple allowed; Approx. fee USD 50.\n- Sticker visa options (issued via Turkish embassy/consulate): Student visa: Validity up to 1 year or program length; usually single or multiple entries as issued; Approx. fee USD 60-100.\n- Sticker visa options: Work visa: Validity up to 1 year (or longer as permitted); Usually single or multiple entries; Approx. fee USD 60-120.

How to apply online

  • How to apply online: Go to https://www.evisa.gov.tr/ and select United States as your nationality; choose Tourism or Business as purpose.\n- Fill in the online form with passport details, personal information, travel dates and address in Turkey; upload the required photo that meets the specifications.\n- Pay the visa fee with a valid credit or debit card; fees are shown in USD on the portal and may be converted to your card’s currency by the bank.\n- You will receive the e-Visa as a downloadable document and by email; print a copy to carry during travel.\n- On arrival in Turkey, present the e-Visa along with your passport at border control; border officers verify the documents.\n- If you are seeking a long-term visa (work, study) or residence permit, apply through the relevant Turkish embassy/consulate and the Vize Başvuru Formu as appropriate; e-Visa is not suitable for long-term postings.\n- Important: ensure the passport data on the e-Visa exactly matches your passport to be used; if you use a different passport, an additional visa must be obtained.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee for e-Visa: USD 50; local currency equivalent (TRY) shown during application; Payment is online by credit/debit card.\n- VFS/BLS service fee: Not applicable for e-Visa; if you use a visa application center for sticker visas, centers may charge a separate service fee; amount varies by center.\n- Total cost estimate: USD 50 for the e-Visa; sticker visas cost vary (typical range USD 60-120 depending on category).\n- Standard processing time: Most e-Visa applications are processed within minutes; in some cases up to 24 hours.\n- Express/priority option: Not available for e-Visa; expedited processing may be offered only at consular level for sticker visas (check with the Turkish embassy/consulate).

Tips for United States travelers

  • Apply in advance: The e-Visa can be applied up to 180 days before travel; best practice is to apply 3-7 days before departure; keep a digital copy handy.\n- Common rejection reasons for US applicants: Passport validity not sufficient (must be at least 6 months beyond entry), name mismatch or spelling differences between passport and application, incomplete or incorrect data, incorrect travel dates or purpose, uploading an invalid photo, or using an expired passport.\n- VFS/BLS vs direct embassy application: For the online e-Visa, apply directly at evisa.gov.tr; sticker visas (longer stays) go through the Turkish embassy/consulate and possibly visa centers; check the MFA site or your local consulate for exact process.\n- Travel advisories and bilateral notes: Always review the US State Department travel advisory for Turkey and the Turkish MFA site for current entry rules; bilateral travel advisories can change with security or public health conditions.\n- Extension options inside Turkey: Short-term e-Visa cannot be extended; to stay longer you must leave Turkey and re-enter or obtain a residence permit/work visa before or after arrival, as appropriate.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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