Dec 24, 2013, 1:58 am
Last edit by: starflyergold
Important Notice
Please be advised that from 10 April you will not be able to get a visa on arrival any more. You will have to apply for an e-Visa in advance or if denied apply for a visa at the nearest embassy or consulate.
Only use this website: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
However the Turkish Authorities also say that they will install automated machines at ports where the e-visa can be obtained. How this will impact on whether you are allowed to board a flight to Turkey is unclear as airlines usually do not allow passengers to board without a valid visa.
Please be advised that from 10 April you will not be able to get a visa on arrival any more. You will have to apply for an e-Visa in advance or if denied apply for a visa at the nearest embassy or consulate.
Only use this website: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
However the Turkish Authorities also say that they will install automated machines at ports where the e-visa can be obtained. How this will impact on whether you are allowed to board a flight to Turkey is unclear as airlines usually do not allow passengers to board without a valid visa.
Turkish e-Visa (from April 2014 no more on-arrival visas)
Jun 3, 2013, 4:39 am
#31
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Went through the process on Friday for three - myself, wife and daughter. Two of the three came through within about a minute but still not received e-mail for my wife - she is an American passprot holder (as opposed to my daughter and I who hold British passports) - anyone had a similar experience? Not sure whether to wait or go through the process again (not paid for the third visa yet as the payment doesn't come until after the e-mail)
Dec 23, 2013, 4:03 am
#34
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Please be advised that from 10 April 2014 you will not be able to get a visa on arrival any more. You will have to apply for an e-Visa in advance or if denied apply for a visa at the nearest embassy or consulate.
Dec 23, 2013, 7:29 pm
#35
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I wonder how many people will be stuck at airport because of this new policy.
Dec 24, 2013, 11:46 am
#36
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This makes sense. It took all of two minutes to get the visa online. Who wouldn't prefer that over waiting in line to pay for a visa and then waiting in another line for immigration? I wish other countries requiring a visa would go the same way, that was a breeze.
Dec 24, 2013, 1:52 pm
#37
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E-Visa
Now, in the situation of a traveler who is connecting in IST who didn't anticipate leaving the transit area, experiences an IRROP, flight delay or cancellation which forces an unanticipated lengthy stay at the Airport. maybe having THY offer hotel accommodations; how does such traveler enter TR without the e-visa after April 2014? This situation happens unfortunately too often.
Dec 26, 2013, 3:56 pm
#38
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Now, in the situation of a traveler who is connecting in IST who didn't anticipate leaving the transit area, experiences an IRROP, flight delay or cancellation which forces an unanticipated lengthy stay at the Airport. maybe having THY offer hotel accommodations; how does such traveler enter TR without the e-visa after April 2014? This situation happens unfortunately too often.
Dec 27, 2013, 1:25 am
#39
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In fact, an increasing number of countries are using the e-visa system (Bahrain, for example among many others).
Now, in the situation of a traveler who is connecting in IST who didn't anticipate leaving the transit area, experiences an IRROP, flight delay or cancellation which forces an unanticipated lengthy stay at the Airport. maybe having THY offer hotel accommodations; how does such traveler enter TR without the e-visa after April 2014? This situation happens unfortunately too often.
Now, in the situation of a traveler who is connecting in IST who didn't anticipate leaving the transit area, experiences an IRROP, flight delay or cancellation which forces an unanticipated lengthy stay at the Airport. maybe having THY offer hotel accommodations; how does such traveler enter TR without the e-visa after April 2014? This situation happens unfortunately too often.
Dec 28, 2013, 2:45 pm
#41
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Jan 11, 2014, 3:20 am
#42
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When does validity period begin?
I'm travelling to Turkey at the end of June. Do I have to wait until closer to June to apply for an eVisa, or can I do it now? I don't want to apply now, only to have it expire before I reach, so curious if it is tied to arrival date?
Jan 11, 2014, 4:09 am
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You can specify your date of entry.
Jan 11, 2014, 8:23 am
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Jan 11, 2014, 9:33 am
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