Visa Applications / Entry Requirements: Turkey
German and many other citizens do not require a visa to enter Turkey for a tourist or business trip. This does not apply to assembly work.
The following nationalities can apply for an eVisa (electronic visa) online:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cap Verde, China, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Yemen, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Croatia, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, East Timor, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Senegal, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Vietnam
The eVisa is suitable for tourist or business (e.g. meetings) purposes and not for assembly work. Further information can be found under “eVisa”.
If a regular visa is required because entry with an eVisa is not possible, the visa must be applied for in person.
You can use the following website to make an appointment to apply in person, and you will also find the required documents there: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa/Index
The following nationalities can apply online for an eVisa (electronic visa):
Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Yemen, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Croatia, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, East Timor, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Senegal, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Vietnam
The e-visa is suitable for tourist or business (e.g. meetings) purposes and not for assembly work.
IMPORTANT: Citizens of Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Yemen, Cape Verde, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Vietnam can only apply for an e-visa if they enter and leave the country with Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus Airlines or Onur Air.
You can see how to apply for an e-visa through SERVISUM in the black box on the right.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 3 working days