Tourist Embassy Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-15 business days
- Fee
- Varies by nationality ($60-100 USD typical)
- Validity
- 180 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of these countries are NOT eligible for e-Visa and must apply through Turkish embassies or consulates. Processing times vary by location. Multiple-entry visas may be issued at embassy discretion.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Senegal
Eligible countries: Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda, Zimbabwe
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Purpose of visit
For tourism and short-term visits only
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Financial
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover their stay in Turkey
Minimum funds: Approximately $50 USD per day of stay
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Biometric passport-sized photos (5x6 cm) with white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds for entire stay; Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid for Turkey; Minimum coverage: $30,000 USD
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Turkey Tourist Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including passport, photos, bank statements, travel insurance, flight reservations, and accommodation proof
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Online application
Complete the online visa pre-application form at www.konsolosluk.gov.tr
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Attend your appointment and submit all required documents along with your passport
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee at the embassy (fees vary by nationality)
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa from the embassy