Frequently Asked Questions

No, we are a private, professional visa facilitation agency. While you can apply directly through the government website, our service provides expert document review, priority processing options, 24/7 multilingual support, and a user-friendly interface designed to catch errors and ensure your application is approved quickly and stress-free.

Your passport must be valid for at least 150 days (approximately 5 months) beyond your planned date of arrival in Turkey. This is a strict requirement enforced by Turkish immigration. For a detailed breakdown of how to calculate this and avoid common validity traps, please read our guide: Is My Passport Valid for Travel to Turkey? (The 150-Day Rule Explained).

Yes. Turkish immigration law treats every individual as a separate traveler, regardless of age. Every child, including newborns and infants, must have their own valid passport and a separate, approved e-Visa. They cannot be added to a parent's visa or travel document.

Each family member must apply based on their own passport's nationality, as eligibility, fees, and conditional requirements (like holding a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa) vary significantly by country. For a detailed breakdown of how to navigate this smoothly, please read our guide: Mixed Nationality Family Turkey Visa Requirements.

The online application form takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Once submitted, standard processing typically takes 24 to 48 hours. However, we also offer express and emergency processing options that can deliver your approved e-Visa in as little as 1 to 4 hours for urgent travel.

If you notice an error immediately after submission but before processing, contact our support team right away. However, once the e-Visa is issued, it cannot be edited or amended by anyone, including the government. If there is a critical error (like a wrong passport number or name), you will need to submit a brand new application and pay the fee again. This is exactly why our Pre-Submission Expert Review service is highly recommended.

Even minor typos in your name, passport number, or date of birth can lead to denial of boarding or entry at the border. While some airlines may occasionally overlook a single-letter typo, it is highly risky to travel with mismatched details. If you realize you made an error, please review our specific guidance on how to handle this scenario: Made a Mistake on Turkey eVisa Name.

It depends on your itinerary. If you remain in the international transit zone and your layover is under 24 hours, you typically do not need a visa. However, if you plan to leave the airport, change terminals requiring immigration clearance, or stay longer, you will need a transit or tourist e-Visa. Learn more in our dedicated guide: Do I Need a Visa for a Layover in Istanbul Airport?.

Most e-Visas allow a maximum stay of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. This "rolling window" counts backward from your current day in Turkey; it does not reset on January 1st, and you cannot "reset" it by doing a quick weekend trip to a neighboring country. To avoid costly overstay fines and entry bans, read our complete breakdown: Turkey 90/180-Day Rule Explained.

Turkey has strict customs regulations. You must declare any cash or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 USD or more (though declaring over $5,000 is recommended). Additionally, many common US and UK prescription medications (like Adderall or certain painkillers) are strictly controlled or illegal in Turkey. For a complete checklist of what you can bring, duty-free allowances, and medication warnings, visit our guide: US/UK Specific Customs & Entry Rules.

While the e-Visa is electronically linked to your passport in the immigration system, we strongly recommend carrying a physical, printed copy. Airlines frequently request to see it at check-in, and border control officers may occasionally ask for the physical document. Having a printed copy prevents unnecessary delays or denied boarding.

The e-Visa is strictly for short-term tourism or business visits. If you wish to stay longer for work, study, or extended residence, you must apply for a Residence Permit (Ikamet) through the local Provincial Directorate of Migration Management before your e-Visa expires. Learn about the process, required documents, and legal steps in our comprehensive guide: Long-Term Stay & Ikamet Guide.