The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued for a short-time transit to a third-country. Requires a valid onward ticket or itinerary. Sometimes a visa or entry permit to a third country needed. A dedicated Turkish transit visa is not required if the traveler from most countries does not leave the international transit area of the airport and the waiting time for the next flight is up to 24 hours. *The visa for transit is always required for citizens of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Mauritania, India, Nepal, Somalia, Yemen.
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 month to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$165 – $330
Last updated 2025-12-10
Activity type:
Transit