Türkiye's e-Visa is issued online in minutes

Türkiye's e-Visa is issued online in minutes — you enter your passport and travel details and pay the fee; for tourism/commerce there are no supporting documents to upload.

The e-Visa is valid only for tourism or commerce

The e-Visa is valid only for tourism or commerce — work and study visas are issued by Turkish embassies or consulates.

Some nationalities can get the e-Visa only on conditions (e.g. holding a valid Schengen, U

Some nationalities can get the e-Visa only on conditions (e.g. holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit) — confirm on the portal.

Apply only on the official portal www.evisa.gov.tr

Apply only on the official portal www.evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra.

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Sri Lankan citizens can apply online for the Türkiye e-Visa at www.evisa.gov.tr — valid for tourism or commerce, issued in about three minutes.

What this visa is for

Türkiye electronic visa for short visits. The e-Visa is valid only when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce; applied for entirely online at www.evisa.gov.tr.

Validity: Single or multiple entry, and exact validity, depend on your nationality — confirm on the official portal.
Entries: Single or multiple entry, depending on your nationality
Max stay per visit: Commonly up to 90 days for tourism or business (varies by nationality)

official source →

When to start

Start 2–14 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 60 days ahead.

Pick your travel date — every deadline below updates instantly:

When do you want to travel?

You're on track — start by 17 Sept 2026 to be ready in time.

Check the e-Visa fits your tripstart by 17 Sept 2026

The e-Visa is valid only when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce; work and study need an embassy visa.

takes ~1 day

Source: mfa.gov.tr · updated 2026-06-17

Apply on the official e-Visa portalstart by 3 Oct 2026

Fill in your identity, passport and travel dates on www.evisa.gov.tr.

takes ~1 day

Source: mfa.gov.tr · updated 2026-06-17

Pay the e-Visa fee onlinestart by 3 Oct 2026

Pay the fee online; e-Visa fees on the official website are lower than visa-on-arrival at airports.

takes ~1 day

Source: mfa.gov.tr · updated 2026-06-17

Receive and print your e-Visastart by 10 Oct 2026

The e-Visa is issued online in approximately three minutes; print it to carry with your passport.

takes ~1 day

Source: mfa.gov.tr · updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Valid passport — A travel document/passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Türkiye. ✓ verified

Where you'll apply

The e-Visa is applied for entirely online — no visa centre, appointment or interview; apply on the official portal from anywhere.

Apply on the official site (evisa.gov.tr) →

Fees

e-Visa fee

Varies by nationality; official fees on evisa.gov.tr are lower than visa-on-arrival

varies

Official fees on www.evisa.gov.tr.

Gotchas to watch

Türkiye's e-Visa is issued online in minutes — you enter your passport and travel details and pay the fee; for tourism/commerce there are no supporting documents to upload.
The e-Visa is valid only for tourism or commerce — work and study visas are issued by Turkish embassies or consulates.
Some nationalities can get the e-Visa only on conditions (e.g. holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit) — confirm on the portal.
Apply only on the official portal www.evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra.