Does Turkey no longer offer visa on arrival to Australian passport holders?
I'm an Australian citizen who's been to Turkey several times, starting in 2010, but not for a couple of years now.
Each time I visited, I was able to obtain a visa on arrival at the land border or airport. (Only the fee changed between my earlier and later visits.)
But now a friend who is also an Aussie but living in Germany is asking me about visiting Turkey and tells me Australians must now obtain a visa in advance.
Is my friend correct? Did the rules change or was he given inaccurate advice?
Best Answer
According to the webpage of Turkish Ministry of Foreign affairs
"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 http://www.evisa.gov.tr, provide the requested information, (after the application is approved) make online payment and download their e-Visa."
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Can you still get visa on arrival in Turkey?
Ordinary passport holders can obtain three month-multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr. They can also get their visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or they can obtain their three month-multiple entry visas upon their arrival to Turkey at the ports of entry.When did you stop needing a visa for Turkey?
The Turkish government announced that effective from 2 March 2020, visas are not required for passport holders from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Republic of Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.Which countries get visa on arrival in Turkey?
OceaniaCountryDuration of stay and notesPalauTurkish passport holders may obtain a 30-day Visa on Arrival.SamoaTurkish passport holders may obtain a 60-day Entry Permit on Arrival.TongaTurkish passport holders can obtain a 31-day Visa on Arrival.TuvaluTurkish passport can obtain a 1-month Visa on Arrival.4 more rowsHow long can an Australian stay in Turkey?
Australians who have a Turkey visa can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days in Total. The visa document is valid for a total of 180 days after arrival and gives the advantage of Multiple Entry to Turkey.Istanbul Arrival and Visa latest Information
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