Turkey Visas
Capital Ankara ยท Currency TRY ยท 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.
โ eVisa available online for many nationalities; visa-free for some.Turkey visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐๏ธ Tourist / Visit Tourist eVisa |
From ~USD 50 (nationality-dependent) | Minutes to 24 hours | 30 or 90 days per period | View โ |
| ๐ Student Student Residence Permit |
Card + fee (varies) | Weeks | Course length | View โ |
| ๐ผ Work / Skilled Work Permit |
Permit + card fees (varies) | ~30 days | Up to 1 year initially, renewable | View โ |
| ๐ PR / Immigration Long-Term Residence Permit |
Card + fee (varies) | Weeks to months | Indefinite | View โ |
Visa types for Turkey
Tourist eVisa
Quick online eVisa for tourism; some nationalities are visa-free.
- Processing: Minutes to 24 hours
- Stay: 30 or 90 days per period
- Validity: 180 days
Student Residence Permit
Study at a Turkish university with a student residence permit and affordable tuition.
- Processing: Weeks
- Validity: Course length
Work Permit
Employer-sponsored work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour, doubling as a residence permit.
- Processing: ~30 days
- Validity: Up to 1 year initially, renewable
Long-Term Residence Permit
Indefinite residence after eight years of continuous legal stay.
- Processing: Weeks to months
- Validity: Indefinite
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
Embassy of the Republic of Tรผrkiye
๐ New Delhi, India
N-50 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Turkey visa FAQs
What visa types does Turkey offer?๏ผ
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?๏ผ
eVisa available online for many nationalities; visa-free for some.
How much is a Turkey tourist visa?๏ผ
The Tourist eVisa costs From ~USD 50 (nationality-dependent). Fees are indicative and can change โ always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Turkey visa take to process?๏ผ
Processing time varies by visa type; the Tourist eVisa typically takes Minutes to 24 hours.
Who handles Turkey visas and immigration?๏ผ
Turkey visas and immigration are administered by Presidency of Migration Management. The official portal is https://en.goc.gov.tr.