Turkey
  • Type of Travel
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Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
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Turkey Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Turkish Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required for business travel to Turkey.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Turkey, with at least one blank visa page available for Turkey visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Turkish visas.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Turkish Visa Application Form:

One signed Turkey visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Turkey visa application forms may delay the processing of your Turkey visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Letter Of Invitation from Turkey:

Required in New York: A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
5 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, clearly stating the purpose of visit to Turkey, and requesting the Turkish visa. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant while in Turkey and must provide detailed contact information in Turkey.

To generate a Turkish Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
6Proof Of Departure:

In Los Angeles jurisdiction, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round-trip or onward travel to Turkey.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Turkey Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Turkey Visa Validity:

Turkish visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries, with a maximum stay of up to 90 days per entry, for a period of up to one year at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
Turkish Visa Processing Time:

Turkey visas are usually processed in 4 to 7 business days. Rush and Emergency visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Turkey Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options page for details. Rush and Emergency visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Turkish visa in less time than the amount required by the Turkish Embassy to process the visa. Important: Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Turkish Tourist Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to visit Turkey.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Turkey, with at least one blank visa page available for Turkey visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Turkish visas.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Turkish Visa Application Form:

One signed Turkey visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Turkey visa application forms may delay the processing of your Turkey visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

Los Angeles and New York jurisdictions: a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round-trip or onward travel to Turkey.
5Special Instructions:

Cruise line passengers do not need a visa to travel to Turkey if they are visiting ports of calls and not flying in or out from Turkey.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Turkey Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Turkey Visa Validity:

Turkish visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries, with a maximum stay of up to 90 days per entry, for a period of up to one year at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
Turkish Visa Processing Time:

Turkey visas are usually processed in 4 to 10 business days. Rush and Emergency visa service may be available under certain circumstances at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Turkish Transit Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to pass through immigration or transit overnight in Turkey.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Turkey, with at least one blank visa page available for Turkey visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Turkish visas.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Turkish Visa Application Form:

One signed Turkey visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Turkey visa application forms may delay the processing of your Turkey visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

A computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round-trip or onward travel to Turkey. Please note: if the connecting flight to the third country does not require an overnight stay in Turkey, then no visa is necessary.
5Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
6Special Instructions:

If the connecting flight to the third country does not require an overnight stay in Turkey, then no visa is necessary.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Turkey Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Turkey Visa Validity:

Turkish transit visas are generally issued for single or double transit within a three month period and allows the traveler to transit through Turkey to another destination country.
Turkish Visa Processing Time:

Turkey visas are usually processed in 4 to 10 business days. Rush and Emergency visa service may be available under certain circumstances at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Turkish Diplomat/Official Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required for diplomatic and official visits to Turkey.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Turkey, with at least one blank visa page available for Turkey visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Turkish visas.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Turkish Visa Application Form:

One signed Turkey visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Turkey visa application forms may delay the processing of your Turkey visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5Proof Of Departure:

In Los Angeles jurisdiction, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round-trip or onward travel to Turkey.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Turkey Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Turkey Visa Validity:

Turkish visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries. Visa validity and duration of stay for diplomatic and official visas will be at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
Turkish Visa Processing Time:

Turkey visas are usually processed in 4 to 10 business days. Rush and Emergency visa service may be available under certain circumstances at the discretion of the Turkish Consulate.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Turkey Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Turkey
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Turkey Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):

Residents of these states:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin


Send documents to:
Travisa - Chicago
120 S. State Street, Unit 3
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 332-1161
Tel: (800) 766-0608
Fax: (312) 332-1163

Residents of these states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas


Send documents to:
Travisa - Houston
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713)961-3500
Fax: (713)961-3506

Residents of these states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming


Send documents to:
Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304

Residents of these states:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Vermont


Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287

Residents of these states:
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia


Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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