Visit — e-Visa: South African citizen in South Africa → Turkey
South African citizens can apply online for the Türkiye e-Visa at www.evisa.gov.tr — valid for tourism or commerce, issued in about three minutes.
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)
When to start
Start 2–14 days before your travel date.
The e-Visa is valid only when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce; work and study need an embassy visa.
Fill in your identity, passport and travel dates on www.evisa.gov.tr.
Pay the fee online; e-Visa fees on the official website are lower than visa-on-arrival at airports.
The e-Visa is issued online in approximately three minutes; print it to carry with your passport.
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.
Fees
| e-Visa fee | varies |
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.