As of 5th January 2016, an “online visa application system” will come into effect for foreigners who will travel to Turkey for various purposes.

Starting from 5^th January 2016, persons who are required to have visa and who are not eligible for e-visa, must apply primarily via the “online visa application system”. The applicant will visit the embassy when an appointment is scheduled, after the online application is submitted.

Furthermore, all foreigners applying for a visa will be required to have a valid health insurance.

We kindly ask all visa applicants to use the www.visa.gov.tr for visa applications starting from 05.01.2016.