Europe
Visa for Turkey
Updated: October 2026
Who needs a visa?
Germans: visa-free up to 90 days in 180. Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhs: visa-free (Russians 60 days, Ukrainians and Kazakhs 90 days). Many other nationals (e.g. India, Pakistan, Egypt) get an e-Visa if they hold a valid Schengen residence permit. Work and stays over 90 days: work permit and İkamet (residence permit).
Fees and processing time
e-Visa: USD 20–60 depending on nationality, online in minutes. Consular visa (if e-Visa not possible): €60–120, 2–4 weeks via the Turkish Consulate General in Hanover (responsible for Bremen) or Hamburg. Work permit: employer's application in Turkey, then work visa €150–250 at the consulate, 4–8 weeks.
Where to apply?
e-Visa: evisa.gov.tr. Consular visa: appointment via konsolosluk.gov.tr, in person at the Consulate General for your place of residence (Hanover, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Mainz, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Stuttgart).
Visa types
| Category | Who it is for | Government fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | Germans, EU, Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhs and many more | 0 | – |
| e-Visa | Third-country nationals with a Schengen residence permit; tourism/business up to 30 days | USD 20–60 | minutes |
| Consular visa | If no e-Visa is possible; tourism, business, family | €60–120 | 2–4 weeks |
| Work visa | After a ministry work permit; employer in Turkey | €150–250 | 4–8 weeks |
| Student visa | Admission to a Turkish university | €60–120 | 2–4 weeks |
| İkamet (residence permit) | Apply in Turkey within 30 days; short-term, family, study | approx. €100–300 | 4–8 weeks |
Documents
- Passport (valid 60 days beyond travel, at least 150 days for e-Visa)
- Schengen residence permit (mandatory for e-Visa)
- Hotel booking, return flight, travel insurance
- Bank statements 3 months
- For work: employment contract, diploma with apostille and Turkish translation
- For İkamet: lease/Tapu, health insurance, biometric photos
What we do for you
- Check the category and assess your chances honestly
- Personal checklist, check of every document
- Complete the online form from your details, write the cover letter
- Book the visa centre or consulate appointment, prepare you for questions
- Arrange translations, apostille, insurance
- Track status, answer queries, explain the decision
Common mistakes
e-Visa applied for with an expired or soon-expiring residence permit (refused at the border); 90/180-day rule exceeded – entry ban and fine; working on tourist status; diploma without apostille for the work permit.
Our fee: Document check from €150, full support for one application from €490. Government fees, translations and apostille are charged separately and quoted in advance. Prices →