Travellers who need a Turkish e-Visa must apply online at evisa.gov.tr before departure and should not count on sorting it out at the airport. Many visitors do not need one at all, so check your passport first.
Who needs an e-Visa
Only nationalities that are not visa-exempt need an e-Visa or an embassy visa. Examples on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list include India (with conditions, such as a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit) and Mexico. Eligibility, fees and validity vary by nationality and are shown on the official portal. Use only evisa.gov.tr, because look-alike agent sites charge extra.
How the system works
The e-Visa is issued digitally and linked to your passport number, and border officers check it electronically at passport control. The Ministry says the application takes about three minutes, and approval is usually fast, but apply at least 48 hours before travel to allow for delays.
Major airports including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and Ankara Esenboğa use biometric entry lanes, which speed up processing for arrivals.
Which nationalities are visa-free
Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and most EU member states can enter Türkiye for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From 2 January 2026, Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports were also added to the visa-free list for tourism and transit. Exemptions differ by passport type, so confirm your own on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa page. Our Turkey visa guide covers the full rules.
Summer travel conditions
Antalya and the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are entering their busiest season. June brings peak temperatures and high hotel occupancy along the Turkish Riviera. For practical booking timing and transport options between major destinations, our flights to Türkiye guide covers the most useful connections from European and Middle Eastern hubs.
June is also the opening month of the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival near Antalya, which stages performances inside a spectacularly preserved second-century Roman amphitheatre - one of the best-attended summer cultural events in the country. Istanbul remains fully operational with no travel restrictions in the city, and Cappadocia is welcoming visitors under normal conditions through the summer balloon season. For complete pre-travel preparation alongside your e-visa, travel insurance for Türkiye is worth arranging before you fly.