Question: I would like to visit Turkey, where can I find information about visas and application requirements?

Answer: Please visit

http://www.e-konsolosluk.net/InfoNotes/IN_Item.aspx?ID=300

internet address to find out about visa application formalities. You can also obtain information from the Ministry’s internet site;

http://www.mfa.gov.tr/sub.en.mfa?cc4e437c-6769-4d79-9017-10b63c651224

or contact the Turkish missions in your country

(please follow the link: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkish-representations.en.mfa).

Question: I would like to learn whether I can get my visa at border upon my arrival to Turkey? If so, what is the fee?

Answer: The list of the countries whose ordinary passport holders could get visa at Turkish border gates and the respective fees can be found at the following address:

http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-fees-at-border-gates-for-2008.en.mfa 

Question: I am taking a Mediterranean boat cruise with my family. Our ship will also visit Kuşadası. Do we need visas to enter Turkey?

Answer: Foreigners who are travelling to Turkey by cruises are allowed to enter Turkey without visa for a maximum period of 72 hours, with the permission given by the local security authorities.

Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?

Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation. Contact information of the said missions can be reached through www.mfa.gov.tr  (Ministry/Turkish Representations).