Turkish visa processing still ongoing after the date of my intended trip has passed. What can I do?
I applied for a Turkish tourist visa here at the embassy as I was not eligible for e-Visa. The problem is that hotel arrangements and flight schedules that I provided have already expired and yet the embassy says it will take 9 more days to issue the visa.
It is recommended that you apply for a visa 15 days before arrival. I applied just 5 days in advance because of an urgent plan. They've accepted the application, but now I am clueless whether or not they will approve or reject my visa. What steps can I take to finalize the visa issuance process?
Best Answer
At this point one thing is certain, your trip is ruined, but you have a few options left.
Option 1
You can decide to pull your application to avoid receiving a negative decision as that can influence future visa applications. The visa fee you paid is lost.
Option 2
Depending on your airline and seat fare purchased, some airlines allow refunds (perhaps with a fee though) if you provide an official rejection letter from a consulate.
Option 3
The last option, depending on how Turkish visas are processed and in the case you might still be issued a visa is to rebook your hotel and flight and simply go at a later date. This is possibly the most expensive option, but you still get to travel to Turkey
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What happens if I overstay my Turkish visa?
If you refuse to pay or cannot at that time, you will be banned from entering Turkey for up to 5 years. The shortest ban is 3 months for overstays of up to 90 days, 6 months for exceeding your stay by 3 to 6 months, and so on.How long does a Turkish visa take to be processed?
If a regular application is submitted, then the visa for Turkey is generally approved within three days and sent by e-mail. Regardless, it is advised to file for the visa several weeks before departure.Can I change the date on my Turkish visa?
No, you cannot change the date on an already approved e-Visa. If your travel itinerary changes, you may need to obtain another e-Visa.Can I extend my Turkish eVisa?
The first item to keep in mind is that Turkey is not renewing visas online at this time. In addition, obtaining approval for extension of a tourist visa is extremely unlikely so travelers are encouraged to leave Turkey, to then be able to reapply for a new Turkey eVisa (available at iVisa.com).Turkey Visa Application Delayed | Issues Regarding Visa for Turkey | Passport Collection.
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