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Türkiye visa guide

Türkiye visa application: official route, eligibility check and support options

Citizens of certain countries who will travel to Türkiye for tourism or business may apply for a visa through the official portal if they meet the required conditions. This page explains the official application process in a clear way and shows the scope of Mark Turizm consultancy packages for applicants who want support with application preparation.

Important: Mark Turizm consultancy is not mandatory. Applicants may apply directly through the official portal without using any consultancy service.

Let us first clarify the basic distinction

The visa is not available for every country and every passport type. Eligibility is checked in the official system by selecting country/region, travel document type and travel date. Mark Turizm’s service does not replace the official portal; it is optional paid support for applicants who want to manage their application preparation in a more organised way.

Official application portal

Applicants may carry out the eligibility check, application form, payment step and visa download process directly on the official portal.

Purpose of travel

According to official information, the visa is used for tourism and business travel. Work, education, medical treatment, research or long-term residence may require different visa procedures.

Optional support

Mark Turizm consultancy packages differ in the scope of application preparation, information consistency checks, photo and, where required, supporting document checks, submission support to the official system on behalf of the applicant, tracking, document delivery guidance and the personalised Türkiye plan.

How is the official visa application generally made?

The steps below are for general information. Final eligibility, fee, validity period and additional conditions, if any, are displayed on the official application screen.

  1. Eligibility is checked

    The applicant selects country/region, travel document type and travel date on the official portal to check whether they are eligible for a visa.

  2. Official conditions are reviewed

    The official system shows the conditions that may apply according to the selected information. Additional conditions, such as supporting documents or a valid visa or residence permit, may apply to some applicants.

  3. Application information is entered

    Name, surname, date of birth, passport or travel document number and travel date are entered in the official application form. The information must match the passport exactly. A photo is also uploaded during the application; some applicants may be asked to provide supporting documents.

  4. Email verification is completed

    The official system may send a verification message to the email address provided during the application. If this step is not completed on time, the application may time out.

  5. Official fee is paid

    If an official visa fee has been set by the authorities for the relevant country and travel document type, the amount is displayed according to the official system rules during the application.

  6. Visa document is downloaded

    When the application is completed, the official system may provide a visa download link. It is recommended to keep the document digitally or in print during travel.

Citizens of which countries can obtain a visa?

The list of eligible countries and the visa exemption rules may be updated over time. The Presidential Decision No. 11172 published in the Official Gazette dated 17 April 2026 and numbered 33227, granting visa exemption to Australian ordinary passport holders for tourism and transit, is a recent example of such changes.

The list below has been prepared based on the countries included in the visa eligible countries information page on the official website. Being on the list does not mean that an application will definitely be approved. Additional conditions such as a valid visa or residence permit, supporting document, age requirement, return ticket, hotel reservation, financial sufficiency or other conditions may apply to citizens of some countries. Final verification must always be made on the official application screen.

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Armenia
  • Bahamas
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Croatia
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • East Timor
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
  • Grenada
  • Haiti
  • Hong Kong (BN(O))
  • India
  • Iraq
  • Jamaica
  • Latvia
  • Libya
  • Lithuania
  • Maldives
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Namibia
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Palestine
  • Philippines
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Senegal
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Suriname
  • Taiwan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen

Things to check before applying

A small information error can turn into a serious problem during travel. Therefore, it is important to check the points below before starting the application.

Passport information

The information used in the application must match the information on the passport or travel document. Errors in letters, dates or document numbers may invalidate the visa.

Passport validity

The required validity of the travel document depends on the applicant’s nationality and travel conditions. The conditions shown in the official system should be checked carefully before applying.

Purpose of travel

The visa is for tourism and business travel. Work, education, medical treatment or long-term stay may require different application routes.

Separate application for each traveller

According to official information, each traveller, including children and infants, needs a separate visa. Family and group applications must comply with the conditions shown by the official system.

Photo, documents and additional conditions

The photo to be uploaded with the application and any supporting documents requested must be up to date, legible and in line with the official requirements. Official fees and additional conditions may vary according to country, travel document type and applicant situation; the most accurate information is displayed in the official system during the application.

No guarantee of entry

The visa is an important travel document; however, the final assessment for entry into Türkiye may be made by the authorised officers at the border.

Difference between the official portal and consultancy service

Official government portal

Official application portal

Applicants may carry out the eligibility check, application form, payment step and visa download process directly on the official government portal.

  • Official eligibility check
  • Official visa application form
  • Official visa fee, if any
  • Official visa download link

Optional support

Mark Turizm consultancy

Mark Turizm provides paid support upon the applicant’s request during the visa process. This service includes application preparation, information consistency check, photo and, where required, supporting document check, submission support to the official system, tracking, document delivery guidance and preparation of a personalised Türkiye plan.

  • Application preparation, photo and document check
  • Submission support to the official system on behalf of the applicant
  • Tracking and document delivery guidance
  • Personalised Türkiye plan

Review packages

Our consultancy fees

You may apply yourself or choose one of the support packages

Mark Turizm packages are prepared for applicants who want to manage visa application preparation in a more controlled way and prepare for their trip to Türkiye in a more organised way. Packages differ according to application checking depth, service priority, tracking scope, the level of detail of the personalised Türkiye plan and delivery time. The pre-check of the application photo and, where required, supporting documents is included in all packages.

Please note: Consultancy does not guarantee visa approval or the right to enter Türkiye. Fast and Express packages do not accelerate the decision period of official authorities; they only change Mark Turizm’s service priority, checking scope, support level and the preparation time of the personalised Türkiye plan.

If an official visa fee has been set by the authorities for the relevant country and travel document type, this amount is shown and collected separately from the package fee so that the transaction can be made on behalf of the applicant.

Full application preparation

Support with preparing application information, eligibility and condition checks, and submission to the official system.

Information, photo and document check

Checking for inconsistencies in passport, personal information, dates and travel document; pre-checking the photo to be uploaded with the application and, where required, supporting documents for format, legibility and consistency with the application information.

Tracking and delivery support

Guidance for tracking the application status, downloading the visa document and delivering it to the applicant.

Türkiye travel preparation

Personal preparation according to the selected package, including arrival day, transport, route, restaurant, event and practical travel suggestions.

Standard

Basic consultancy package

Full application support and basic Türkiye preparation

Personalised Türkiye plan prepared within 4 days

Application support

  • Visa eligibility and condition pre-check
  • Basic consistency check of application information
  • Pre-check of passport, travel date and personal information consistency
  • Pre-check of the application photo and, where required, supporting documents
  • Support for submission to the official system on behalf of the applicant and tracking
  • Guidance for downloading and delivering the visa document

Basic Türkiye preparation

  • Short arrival-day roadmap
  • Basic transport notes from the airport or arrival point
  • Pre-travel checklist
  • Safe travel and document-carrying reminders
  • Short Türkiye preparation summary personalised for the applicant

Popular

Fast

Priority consultancy package

Priority checking and a more detailed Türkiye plan

Personalised Türkiye plan prepared within 2 days

In addition to Standard

  • Priority application preparation within Mark Turizm
  • Deeper check of additional conditions and supporting documents
  • Second consistency check before submission
  • Faster consultancy response priority
  • More frequent application status checks

Detailed Türkiye plan

  • Personal route summary and sightseeing priorities
  • Arrival-day flow and urban transport notes
  • Practical local suggestions for the accommodation area
  • Restaurant, café and local experience suggestions
  • Museum, tourist point and daily activity suggestions
  • Pre-travel to-do list

Express

Most comprehensive consultancy package

Most comprehensive support and same-day Türkiye file

Personalised Türkiye plan prepared on the same day

In addition to Fast

  • Highest service priority within Mark Turizm
  • Comprehensive pre-application check of information, dates and conditions
  • Priority tracking and document delivery guidance
  • Expanded support during visa document delivery
  • Priority phone or WhatsApp support guidance before and during the trip

Comprehensive Türkiye file

  • Same-day daily route and time plan
  • Airport, urban transport and return-day checklists
  • Restaurant, café and shopping area suggestions
  • Event, concert, theatre, museum and cultural route suggestions
  • Practical notes according to profile, such as family with children, business travel or short stay
  • Basic contact and guidance notes for urgent situations

The package fee and the total payment are not the same thing. The main item shown in the consultancy packages is Mark Turizm’s service fee. If applicable, the official visa fee and the payment infrastructure commission are shown separately.

Suggestions regarding restaurants, events, concerts, theatres, museums, transport or third-party services are provided for information and guidance purposes. Tickets, reservations, availability or third-party service outcomes are not guaranteed.

How are fees separated?

Before payment, the applicant should clearly see which item is being paid for. The consultancy package fee is different from the visa fee that may be set by the official authorities.

Consultancy service fee

In the Standard, Fast and Express packages, the main item is Mark Turizm’s optional consultancy service fee.

Official visa fee, if any

If an official visa fee has been set by the competent authorities for the relevant application, this amount is shown separately from the consultancy fee.

Bank / virtual POS commission

For card payments, a commission of around 5% may arise depending on the bank and payment infrastructure used. The exact rate is visible at the payment step.

Total payment

The total amount consists of the consultancy service fee, the official visa fee if applicable, and any payment commission.

Limits of consultancy service

  • Mark Turizm does not guarantee visa approval.
  • Mark Turizm does not guarantee entry into Türkiye.
  • Fast or Express packages do not accelerate the decision period of the official authorities.
  • The consultancy service does not replace the official system.
  • The consultancy packages only change Mark Turizm’s internal service priority, checking scope and the level of detail of the prepared Türkiye plan.
  • Recommendations regarding restaurants, events, concerts, theatres, museums, transport or similar third-party services are for information purposes only; tickets, reservations, availability, prices or service outcomes are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this page an official government portal?

No. This page is not a government portal and does not replace the official portal. It is prepared to explain the official application route and show the scope of Mark Turizm’s optional consultancy service.

Does Mark Turizm issue the visa?

No. The visa is a travel document issued by the competent Turkish authorities under the rules of the official system. Mark Turizm’s service is application preparation, information check, tracking and delivery guidance provided upon the applicant’s request.

Is consultancy service mandatory?

No. Consultancy service is optional. Applicants may apply directly through the official portal without using any consultancy service.

Do Fast or Express packages accelerate the official result?

No. Fast and Express packages are only related to Mark Turizm’s internal service priority, response priority, checking scope and the preparation time of the personalised Türkiye plan. They do not accelerate the official decision process and do not guarantee approval.

Is the visa fee included in the package fee?

No. If an official visa fee has been set by the authorities for the relevant country and travel document type, this amount is shown separately from the consultancy package fee and collected separately so that the transaction can be made on behalf of the applicant.

Can citizens of every country on this list automatically obtain a visa?

No. The list shows general eligibility information. Additional documents, valid visa or residence permit, age requirement, return ticket, hotel reservation, financial sufficiency or other conditions may apply to citizens of some countries. Final verification must be made on the official application screen.

For which travel purposes can the visa be used?

According to official information, the visa is valid for tourism and business travel. Work, education, medical treatment, research, long-term residence or procedures requiring a consular visa may require different application routes.

Are restaurant, event or transport suggestions in the Türkiye plan guaranteed?

No. Restaurant, event, concert, theatre, museum, transport or similar third-party service suggestions in the Türkiye plan are for information and guidance purposes. Tickets, reservations, availability, prices or third-party service outcomes are not guaranteed.

You may apply directly or receive support

You may apply yourself. If you want application preparation, information check, tracking, document delivery support and a personalised Türkiye plan during the process, you can send a consultancy request to Mark Turizm.