IMPORTANT - Visa application for Turkey 2014

Visa Applications at Points of Entry to the Republic of Turkey as of 11 April 2014 and Measures to be Taken During the Transitional Period
19/02/2014 - Announcement

In accordance with the new Law on Foreigners, the practice of obtaining visas upon arrival to points of entry to Turkey will begin to come to an end as of 11 April 2014. However, border authorities will maintain existing procedures for a certain transitional period, to include the 2014 tourism season.

Visas for touristic or business purposes can be obtained via the new Electronic Visa Application System (www.evisa.gov.tr). This system, which was launched in 2013, allows intending visitors to obtain their e-Visas in approximately three minutes online.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues efforts to strengthen the e-Visa system and to better enable foreign nationals to easily obtain their visas.

In this context, as of 11 April 2014;

- In addition to English, French, and Spanish; Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, German, Arabic and Chinese language options will be added to the e-Visa system.

- In addition to Visa and Master Card, payment will be accepted from other commonly used credit cards and debit cards.

- Necessary arrangements will be made to allow foreign visitors to obtain e-Visas from authorized airline companies offices, including those companies’ offices in airports.

- Tour operators will be able to apply for group e-Visas and make lump sum payments for them.

- Visitors arriving to Turkey without visas will be able to obtain their e-Visas via interactive kiosks placed in Turkish airports.

- Fees for e-Visas obtained via the e-Visa website (www.evisa.gov.tr) will be lower than the fees for visas obtained upon arrival to Turkish airports. Information regarding visa fees can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfa.gov.tr).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to carry out these efforts in coordination with all relevant public authorities and private sector partners in order to make the transitional period as smooth as possible. It is our goal to eliminate waiting periods at Turkish airports. The new arrangements will be in service as soon as possible.

WARNING
Only use the e-visa link above. There are fake websites out there that will take you money and deliver nothing.

Travelling to Turkey - 2014 Turkish Visa changes

If you are holidaying or traveling to Turkey after April 2014, you will need to be aware that you will need to have an e-visa prior to traveling.


This is the information from the Turkish consulate:


Deadline for the application of Stamp Visa and Banderole visa for entering the Republic of Turkey at the border gates
23/12/2013 - Announcement

Dear Visa Applicants, Turkish Consulate General kindly request the following
information to be circulated; The application of Stamp Visa and
Banderole visa for entering the Republic of Turkey at the border gates
will continue together (simultaneously) with the e-visa application
until 10th April 2014. After the aforementioned date (10 April 2014) the
application of Stamp Visa and Banderole visa will be abolished and will
completely be replaced by the e-visa application. The citizens of the
countries who are eligible to get the banderole visa given at the border
gates will be able to enter the Republic of Turkey with getting an
“e-visa” online from the website "https://www.evisa.gov.tr" instead.
Turkish Consulate General would like to inform and emphasize the
deadline (10 April 2014) for the application of Stamp Visa and Banderole
visa for entering the Republic of Turkey at the border gates.



According to the general visa (for touristic purposes) rules, British
passport holders have the right to stay 90 days in 180 days. The day
you enter Turkey (not the day you get visa) is  the first day of the
period of 180 days which means your right to stay 90 days duly starts
on the day you enter Turkey.



HERE IS THE LINK TO THE TURKISH CONSULATE LONDON WEBSIITE



THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN GET THE E-VISA