Good news for travellers to Turkey: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Turkey visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | e-Visa |
| Government fee | USD 43 approx (incl. service fee) |
| Processing time | Usually within minutes |
| Validity | 180 days to enter from issue; 30-day stay, single entry |
| Permitted stay | 30 days |
| Where to apply | https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$50 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Turkey e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: USD 43 approx (incl. service fee)
- Processing: Usually within minutes
- Validity: 180 days to enter from issue; 30-day stay, single entry
- Permitted stay: 30 days
- Where to apply: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Indians can get a Turkey e-Visa online at evisa.gov.tr in minutes — BUT ONLY if they hold a valid visa/residence for Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland (a 'conditional' e-visa, 30-day single entry). Indians WITHOUT such a supporting visa must apply for a sticker visa in person. Singapore passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to apply for the Turkey e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (USD 43 approx (incl. service fee)) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (Usually within minutes), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
- Valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit
- Return ticket
- Hotel reservation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Turkey visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Turkey.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
Before you travel to Turkey
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some TRY (Turkish Lira)).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Apply for your Turkey visa with HolidaySG
Flat S$50 assistance fee per applicant (usually S$100) — official government fee: Free (exempt) · e-Visa: USD 43 · Sticker Tourist Visa: Consular fee plus service-centre fee. We check your eligibility, send a personalised document checklist, complete the forms and track your application until the outcome.
Things to do once your Turkey visa is sorted
Popular experiences in Turkey you can book on HolidaySG:
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye — from EUR 28
- Istanbul Classics Tour — from EUR 155
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye & Oludeniz — from EUR 134
- Pirate Boat Trip in Alanya with Lunch — from EUR 11
- Quad Safari through Rose Sword and Love Valleys — from EUR 39
- Salda Lake and Pamukkale Full-Day Guided Tour from Antalya — from EUR 50
Official sources
- MFA Türkiye — verified 16 August 2026
- Republic of Türkiye e-Visa (MFA) — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.