This page lists exactly what documents you need for a Turkey visa in 2026 — the paperwork immigration actually checks, drawn from Turkey's official requirements. Prepare these correctly and you remove the most common cause of delays and refusals.
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 visa documents checklist
For the Visa exemption
- Passport valid ≥150 days beyond entry (60 days beyond stay)
- Return ticket
- Accommodation & funds proof may be asked
For the e-Visa
- 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
For the Sticker Tourist Visa (in-person)
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photos
- Application form
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Bank statements
- Travel insurance
Photo and passport specification
Most Turkey rejections at the document stage are avoidable: use a recent colour photo with the correct size and background, no glasses or headwear (unless religious), and a passport with at least six months of validity and free pages. Names and dates must match exactly across your form, passport and bookings.
Turkey visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
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.
Requirements by Turkey visa type
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption | Free | 90 days in any 180 (30 for some) | On arrival | No application |
| e-Visa | USD 43 approx (incl. service fee) | 30 days | Usually within minutes | https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ |
| Sticker Tourist Visa (in-person) | Consular fee plus service-centre fee | 90 days | Several working days | https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ |
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.