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Turkey Visas

Capital Ankara · Currency TRY · Presidency of Migration Management

Turkey bridges Europe and Asia. Tourists use an eVisa or visa-free entry; longer stays for study or work require a residence permit, and long-term residence follows eight years of continuous stay.

eVisa available online for many nationalities; visa-free for some.

Turkey visas at a glance

Visa type Fee Processing Stay / validity
Tourist / Visit
Tourist eVisa
From ~USD 50 (nationality-dependent) Minutes to 24 hours 30 or 90 days per period View →
Student
Student Residence Permit
Card + fee (varies) Weeks Course length View →
Work / Skilled
Work Permit
Permit + card fees (varies) ~30 days Up to 1 year initially, renewable View →
PR / Immigration
Long-Term Residence Permit
Card + fee (varies) Weeks to months Indefinite View →

Visa types for Turkey

Embassies, consulates & visa centres

embassy

Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye

New Delhi, India

N-50 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India

Turkey visa FAQs

What visa types does Turkey offer?+

VisaViews covers 4 Turkey visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.

Does Turkey have an eVisa or visa-free entry?+

eVisa available online for many nationalities; visa-free for some.

How much is a Turkey tourist visa?+

The Tourist eVisa costs From ~USD 50 (nationality-dependent). Fees are indicative and can change — always confirm on the official source.

How long does a Turkey visa take to process?+

Processing time varies by visa type; the Tourist eVisa typically takes Minutes to 24 hours.

Who handles Turkey visas and immigration?+

Turkey visas and immigration are administered by Presidency of Migration Management. The official portal is https://en.goc.gov.tr.