Plan Turkey Holidays With an E Visa

Turkey is a destination where travelers can relish an unforgettable holiday experience without burdening their pockets a lot. A place full of fun activities to do, ceaseless beaches, adventure sports, historic to the core and lively beyond limits, these synonyms can perfectly describe the magnificence of Turkey.
  
Many people descend to this nation every year to savour its unlikely charm and enjoy the plethora of yummy cuisines which are served here. The Immigration Department of Turkey receives thousands of visa applications annually. These applications are a legal letter of permission submitted by the traveler to the government to seek permission to enter the Turkish territory lawfully. Previously the applicant use to visit the nearby Turkish embassy in his/her nation and apply for the visa, but with the innovation and new technologies coming in and making our lives easier, the facility of E Visa has been introduced.

E Visa is basically an electronic application submitted to the government online. These submissions are further evaluated according to the type of visa the applicant has applied for and granted approval consequently. Likewise, the visa is attached to the appliers passport electronically and no stamp is required in the passport. Being the easiest and convenient way of getting a visa, it is highly appreciated and used by the frequent travelers these days.

For information like- who can apply, how to apply, what all documents are needed to apply and from where to apply? The interested traveler can visit: www.evisa-turkey-tr.org

Turkey Visa for Benin Nationals

Benin nationals travelling to Turkey  for short term purpose can apply for a Turkey Evisa. This kind of visa is electronically attached to the traveler's passport and the typical stamp is not required. When the applicant applies for this category of visa, the confirmation of successful application is sent to him/her via email.

To apply for the E Visa, following documents is needed to be submitted in digital format:

Benin-Turkey Visa

1. PASSPORT: A clear scanned copy of Benin passport with minimum validity of 6 months during the travel date. Make sure that the scanned copy is clear and has the details of the information pages and the signature page of your passport.
2. ITINERARY: Copy of flight tickets (round-trip).
3. BANK STATEMENT: Copy of the recent monthly bank statement, which must show that the applicant holds sufficient funds to support his stay in Turkey (at least $60 per day).
4. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.

Important Note: While searching for a website to apply for the Turkey Visa online, make sure to read the Terms and Conditions of that website, because there are chances that the company will turn out to be a fake one. These companies promise to get the visa processed and charge you with fees much higher than what is required, and never turn back to the applicant.
To get detailed information on Turkey visa details for Benin Nationals, Please visit:  www.evisa-turkey-tr.org or call 0203 475 8833.

Better to apply online than to stand in a long queue at the Kiosks

A good news for  travelers to Turkey. Now you can save your time by applying for your Turkey E visa online…

By bringing the idea of E Visa in the forefront, the government of Turkey has taken a step forward in improvising the tourism in the country. Today, we can easily avail our visa to Turkey by applying for it online, or by availing it on-arrival at the Turkey airport, but travelers would not be able to enjoy the facility of visa on arrival for a long time. The practice of obtaining visas upon arrival at the point of entry will come to an end by the end of 2014. For this, an alternative option of interactive kiosks will be made available for tourists from where they would be able to apply for their visa using online services. Citizens of 94 countries who wish to visit Turkey for commercial or travel purposes can take advantage of this system.

Turkey Evisa

As per the tourists the worst part about applying their visas on arrival is that they have to wait for hours standing in queues to get their visa, while having right currency to pay for it is the other major problem faced.  This blog majorly focuses on the pro’s and con's  of applying for the visa online and at the kiosks.

- Making visa application prior to the travel date helps you save time, and just needs a few minutes to fulfill the formalities. It only takes few minutes for your visa to get approved.
- Visitors can avail their visa for Turkey on arrival at kiosks, but they might face some technical as well as physical barriers in doing so, such as-
• Technical issues with machines.
• Internet problems.
• Declination of credit cards.
• Standing in long queues for your turn.
- Applying for a turkey E visa  requires a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, but sometimes people overlook the expiration date on their passport, which may cause  traveler’s deportation from the Turkish territory.
- Some unforeseen issues may cause delay in your visa approval, if applied on arrival at kiosks, which may further induce problems for you at the airport.
- You spend hundreds of pounds in planning out your holidays in Turkey, but what if your visa on arrival when applied at Kiosks gets rejected and you are not allowed to even enter the Turkish territory beyond airport itself. There are chances that you won't get refunds on your hotel and other bookings causing your hard earned money wastage.

Thus, it is always advisable to apply for Turkey E visa few days prior to the travel date, so that you don’t face any such problems at the airport.

For detailed information you may contact our customer care desk at: +44 203 475 8833 (UK), +90 312 950 3051 (Turkey) or you may visit www.evisa-turkey-tr.org 

Information on Turkey eVisa

Applying for Turkey eVisa is an easy process now, as you can avail it online. The website www.evisa-turkey-tr.org helps you to get your visa conveniently and without having to waste a lot of time. Always remember that this website only helps you in the processing of the visa and is not affiliated to any government website or entity by any means. Entry in Turkey is subjected to immigration approval only. We advise our applicants to obtain a valid eVisa where it is required. Many online visa websites are crowding the web these days assuring visa applicants about getting their visa approved without any hurdles, but before applying through such sites, you must read their terms & Conditions, privacy policy and disclaimer to save yourself from any scam or fraud.

Angola - Turkey eVisa

Nationals of following given countries can only apply for Turkey eVisa through www.evisa-turkey-tr.org-

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Botswana,  Burkina Faso, Burundi,  Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Comoros, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong (BN(O)), Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, U.S.A, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Visa on Arrival- An Evisa Turkey Update

Evisa Turkey Online

Turkish government has issued a recent update for travelers who don’t get their visa prior to their travel to Turkey.

At Istanbul Airport

If you land up at Istanbul Airport without having a valid visa, then you have three options-
Option 1. You can apply for the eVisa yourself, by connecting your smart devices such as- phones, tablets and laptops with the airports wi-fi.

Option 2. Self service kiosks are kind of self service machines. With these machines you can apply for the visa yourself at the airport itself.

Option 3. You can get an old sticker type visa on arrival. Visa counters will remain at the airport, but the cost of the visa has been changed to £20, which has to be paid in cash.

At any other airport

But, if you land up in any other airport, including Dalaman International Airport & Bodrum Milas Airport, then also you can apply for a visa on arrival. Here you can get an old sticker type visa at the visa counter, for which you have to pay a fee amount of £20 in cash.

An update on Turkish Visas

As per the new guidelines issued by the Turkish government, visitors arriving in Turkey on or after 11 April will have to get an e-visa online before travel. Meanwhile, in the transition period, visas on arrival will be available, but it takes lots of time and strength to stand in long queues at airports. Tourists entering the Turkish Territory via airports and land borders from Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman Airports must  purchase a valid e-visa in advance.

What is an e-Visa?

E-Visa is not a stamp or a seal that needs to be there in your passport, but is electronically attached to your passport that allows the bearer to enter Turkey legally.

Applying for this visa is easy and less time consuming process as all you need to do is go online, fill-in a simple application form, make payment and your visa will be delivered to you in two working days. You need a passport which must be valid for at least six months at the time of your entrance in Turkey. This visa is valid for a total of 180 days and enables you to stay in the territory for 90 days per visit.

For more details and information you can call 0203 475 8833 or visit www.evisa-turkey-tr.org

Turkey eVisa

Turkey Evisa

Once your Turkey eVisa gets approved, it establishes you to travel to Turkey, but it does not establish that you are admissible to Turkish territory under the eVisa program. Every traveler, after reaching the Turkey airport will be inspected by a Turkey Customs and Border Protection Officer at a port of entry. After the inspection only it will be finalized whether you are admissible or inadmissible in the territory under the eVisa Program.

Documents required to apply for the eVisa-

1.    A minimum 6-month-valid passport,
2.    flight (or any other possible means of transportation) reservation and
3.    a credit card (Master or Visa).

You can only apply for an eVisa if you are a resident of following countries-
Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Greek Cypriot Administration, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BN(O)), Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Turkey E-Visa Guide

Applying for Turkey e-visa is an easy process. All you need to have is an internet connection and few required documents, to avail your e-visa without any hurdles. Make sure that while entering the Turkish territory, your passport must be valid for at least six months. This visa is valid for 180 days, during which you may stay in the territory for up to 90 days per visit.

Documents Required

While applying for the visa, make sure you have the following mentioned documents-

1. 6 month valid passport at the time of your entrance in the Turkish territory,
2. Proof of flight reservation and
3. A credit/ debit card (Master or Visa).

How to Apply?

Visit www.evisa-turkey-tr.org, fill in the form with required details, make payment and leave your worries and tensions surrounding visa aside.

Who can apply?

Citizens of countries listed below can apply for the Turkey E-Visa-

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong (BN(O)), Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, U.S.A, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

Guidelines for E Visa Turkey

E Visa Turkey is an electronic authorization which can be obtained online any time before the travel, as it gets issued at the same time of submitting application. The applicant does not have to contact the embassy for the visa arrangements. The online E Visa is a substitute to the stamp or stickers which were issued at the Turkey border crossing. The entry of the traveller with the online visa is subject to denial by the Turkish authorities due to certain reasons.

Changes

As the E Visa is issued electronically, changes or amendments on the same are not permitted. The traveler needs to travel with the same passport details which were entered in the application online, otherwise the E Visa would be invalid for tarvel and he/she would have to apply again for the same.

E Visa Turkey

The E Visa validity commences from the date specified in the application, the holder can enter the country on any date within this period.

If the traveler wishes to stay longer than the stay permitted on E Visa, he/she needs to contact the Local Police Department to apply for a residence permit.

The payment can be made only through Visa or Master debit or credit card for the E Visa Turkey.

Valuable Information on E Visa Turkey

The visas issued at the border crossing are superseded by the electronic authorization and the traveler does not have to wait in the long queue at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate.

The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey has extended the deadline for the E Visa process until 31 Dec 2014 i.e., the traveler’s wishing to travel Turkey can apply for the Visa on Arrival, if they are not able to obtain the same before their travel online.

Turkey E Visa

Travelers willing to visit Turkey for tourist and trade purpose can obtain the E Visa through our website http://www.evisa-turkey-tr.org/ or call us on 0203 475 8833.

However, there are limitations for some countries such as, an applicant should hold a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa (except for electronic -visas) from any of the OECD member countries; or should have a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country.

There is a list of countries whose citizens are allowed to travel Turkey with their respective national IDs.

Germany	Greece	France
Georgia	Netherlands	Spain
Belgium	Italy	Switzerland
Lichtenstein	Luxemburg	Northern Cyprus
Portugal	Belgium	Malta

If the visa expires, he/she needs to apply for the new application and cannot travel on the one applied before.

Travel Visa for Turkey

Travelling to Turkey is getting easy nowadays, as the older visa with the Sticker on passport has been replaced by the Electronic Turkey E-Visa which can be applied online. 

Turkey E-visa is a multiple entry visa for which only few countries can apply. To check your eligibility for the online E-Visa for Turkey you may visit http://www.evisa-turkey-tr.org . Payment for the online applications can be made by using master or visa credit/debit card. The evisa-turkey-tr.org company can only apply the visa on your behalf to the Government, entry in the Turkey territory is subject to immigration approval only. If you have received an e-mail message informing you that your E-visa application has been denied, you can visit the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate for visa application.

Validity of E Visa Turkey:

Once the E-visa is issued on your passport, it will be valid for 180 days, which allows the traveler to stay in Turkey for maximum period of 90 days. However, the duration of the stay allowed differs between countries, as for some countries the duration of the stay allowed is only 30 days. Turkey E-visa is valid only for tourism and trade purpose.  

Mostly all of the countries can apply for the Turkey E-visa online. However, there are limitations for some countries such as, an applicant should hold a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa (except for electronic -visas) from any of the OECD member countries; or should have a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country. 

Travel Documents Required:

• The traveler should have confirmed Return Ticket

• A confirmed Hotel reservation

• An adequate Financial means (approx USD 50 for each day)

OECD Countries:

AUSTRALIA	AUSTRIA	BELGIUM	CANADA	CHILE
CZECH REPUBLIC	DENMARK	ESTONIA	FINLAND	FRANCE
GERMANY	GREECE	HUNGARY	ICELAND	IRELAND
ISRAEL	ITALY	JAPAN	SOUTH KOREA	LUXEMBOURG
MEXICO	NETHERLANDS	NEW ZEALAND	NORWAY	POLAND
PORTUGAL	SOLVAKIA	SLOVENIA	SPAIN	SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND	TURKEY	UNITED KINGDOM	UNITED STATES