Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
I understand that Turkey does not belong to Schengen area. So would I need to have a visa to visit Turkey?
Best Answer
As of April 2016, it looks like on-arrival visas are still available, but only for certain countries (US citizens can still get one, along with 35 other countries).
From the Turkish e-Visa webpage: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/i-do-not-want-to-apply-for-an-e-visa-can-i-get-a-visa-on-arrival/
Q: I do not want to apply for an e-Visa. Can I get a visa on arrival?
A: Yes. If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below and you meet the required criteria, you can obtain a visa on arrival. Kindly visit the Ministry's website (www.mfa.gov.tr) to learn more about these requirements.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Canada
- Croatia
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Estonia
- Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Hong Kong (BN(O))
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Spain
- U.S.A
- United Kingdom
They're out of order on the website, so apologies for that :)
I would still suggest doing it online when possible, as it will greatly reduce the amount of headache you'll deal with on arrival. It is suggested to apply for your e-Visa more than 48hrs before arrival.
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Can US citizens get visa on arrival in Turkey?
No. Currently, You cannot obtain a visa on arrival. They must acquire an eVisa or an alternative visa depending upon the nature of their visit to gain entry permission in Turkey.How much is a Turkish visa for US citizens?
Standard Processing: With this option, you will get your Turkey e visa in 24 hours. It will cost USD 81.50. Rush Processing: Select this option if you are in a bit of a rush to get your e visa to enter Turkey in 4 hours. It costs USD 103.50.How long can a US citizen stay in Turkey?
- The length of stay provided by visa or visa exemption cannot exceed 90 days within each 180 days. The regulation of 90 days of stay within the last 180 days is binding for all foreigners that will travel to Turkey.Visa application for turkey - US citizens
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Answer 2
I'm an American citizen and I entered Turkey about a year ago and just obtained the visa upon arrival (at the airport). The cost was about $20. I did not have to obtain the visa ahead of time. For a US citizen, the following website is useful to determine if a visa is needed ahead of time for all destinations.
Answer 3
As stated here, visas can still be obtained on arrival at airports for certain nationalities (the ones listed), either in sticker form or as e-visas through kiosks depending on the airport.
No visas on arrival at land crossings though - when I crossed from Georgia at Sarp now in April the visa desk was completely desolate.
The E-visa Website confirms the same.
So the other answers are only partially correct.
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