How to get E-visa for Turkey?

For the moment, Turkish visa can be obtained on arrival (if you are eligible), from the Turkish missions or over the e-Visa Application system (if you are eligible). Please note that visa on arrival will no longer be available as of 10 April 2014.

E-visa is the easiest way to obtain your visa for Turkey if you are allowed to use it. 

See the list for the countries eligible for e-visa. You can get it online without waiting in the queue at the Turkish embassies or consulates or at the border crossing and enter into Turkey.

As of April 17, 2013, electronic visa (e-Visa) replaces “sticker visa” which was issued at the border crossings.  Applicants just need to log on to www.evisa.gov.tr , provide the requested information, (after the application is approved) make online payment and download their e-Visa.

Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Other purposes, such as work and study, require regular visa given by Embassies or Consulates.

To be able to get e-visa you need a minimum 6-month-valid passport, flight (or any other possible means of transportation) reservation and a credit card (Master or Visa).

You must also know :

-      If you do not enter Turkey within the period of the validity of the e-Visa, you must apply for a new e-Visa.

-       If you obtained an e-Visa and did not enter Turkey, you will not be refunded your payment.

-      Each traveler must have his or her own e-Visa.

-      You must enter Turkey with the same passport with which you applied for an e-Visa. Otherwise, your e-Visa will be invalid.

-      You should apply for your e-Visa at least 24 hours before your departure. However, its beterr to do it one week before your departure.