With its geopolitical position, geographical structure, cultural richness, historical value in terms of faith and the past, and natural beauties, Turkey is a favorite of both domestic and especially foreign tourists in terms of tourism. What do you need to do to travel to Turkey? First of all, it would be right to draw a route and make planning. Because Turkey has so many places to visit and see that it is impossible to finish them all in one visit. If the route has been determined and the estimated length of stay has been determined, it will be necessary to examine the processes related to passports and visas and start the process as in every country. Of course, transportation planning should also be made in line with the route.
How to get to Turkey?
If there are no visa and passport problems, transportation is quite alternative and easy for anyone who wants to travel and visit places within the borders of Turkey. What is the transportation network in Turkey? There are opportunities to reach all four corners of Turkey. There is almost no region where transportation does not go. Airports are available in quite a lot of provinces. Bus and train transportation also goes almost everywhere. Foreign citizens coming from abroad can easily reach their desired destinations by coming to our country through big cities such as Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Antalya and making transfers from here.
What are the Visa Requirements to Visit Turkey?
There are some visa requirements in Turkey as well as in many other countries. The visa requirements to enter Turkey can be summarized as follows;
- The current passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
- The Turkey visa application form must be filled in English only.
- If you are applying online, alternatives such as Turkish, English, Spanish, German, French, Polish and French can also be used.
- Application must be made at least 1 month before the planned departure date.
- Even if the application is positive, this does not mean that you will enter Turkey one hundred percent.
- Once a visa is obtained from the Consulate, it must be used within 6 months.
- It is necessary to take out health insurance, the coverage of which varies depending on the duration of the trip, and present it at the application.
- The rule that applies to citizens of all countries is that you cannot stay in Turkey for more than 90 days in a period of 180 days.
What Documents Does Turkey Require for Visa Application?
Foreign citizens wishing to travel to Turkey should make a decision and apply for a visa. However, some documents must be completed for this application. The documents required for visa application in Turkey are as follows;
- Passport (Maximum 10 years old, not old, torn or faded)
- Biometric photograph (1 piece, 5×6 cm and white background)
- Travel health insurance certificate
- Copy of identity card
- Application petition including financial situation, purpose and duration of the trip
- Confirmed documents regarding transportation and accommodation information
- Invitation letter
- Breakdown of bank transactions
- Certificate of current activity for employers
- Documents such as payslip, title deed or lease contract, credit card, vehicle license.
- Visa application fee receipt
I applied for a visa to go to Turkey, what happens now?
This is one of the questions asked by foreign citizens who want to come to Turkey. First of all, it should be said that even if the visa is negative, the visa application fee is not refundable. Applications are made through the Turkish representative offices, consulates and embassies in the applicants’ countries. In addition, applications can also be made through information centers and agencies. Nowadays, applications can also be made online. When is the Turkey visa application finalized? The visa for Turkey is finalized within 1 month from the submission of the documents. Following the application result, you can start preparations and start dreaming of experiencing the beauties of Turkey.
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