GENERAL INFORMATION FOR OBTAINING ENTRY VISA INTO TURKEY
APPLIES TO U.S. CITIZENS
ALL TRAVELERS TO TURKEY ARE REQUIRED TO HOLD A VALID TOURIST VISA AND PASSPORT

BASIC DOCUMENTATION AND APPLICATION FORM:

  • Visas can be obtained at Turkish border crossing points for tourist/business visits up to 3 months or through a Turkish consular office in the U.S.
  • Visa requires a letter stating purpose of trip and $100 fee (cash or money order only)
  • Visa must be obtained in advance for longer stays and for study, research, or employment purposes.
  • For further information contact
    Consular Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
    2525 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Phone: (202/612-6740/41)
    or nearest Consulate: CA (323/937-0118), IL (312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160), or TX (713/622-5849).
    Internet: Turkish Embassy website
Click here to download a visa application form from the Turkish Embassy.

THE APPLICATION FOR A VISA MAY BE DECLINED IF THE APPLICANT FAILS TO PROVIDE TRUE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE VISA APPLICATION FORM. THE APPLICANT SHALL BEAR ALL THE CONSEQUENCES ARISING THERFROM.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO FACILITATE THE PROCURANCE OF VISAS FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH PASSENGER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR TRAVEL.

VISA REQUIREMENTS DO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND VARY BY NATIONALITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EMBASSY OFFICES OR DESIGNATED VISA-ISSUANCE AGENCIES FOR QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED BY THIS PAGE.

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