When you have a non-connecting flight or long layover in any country with a Plan to Escape the airport to explore the city, you should have a permit to travel through Turkey country to reach your destination. Or in other means Turkey Transit Visa.

In Turkey, the transit visa is no longer than 72 hours (three days) and can be obtained like a Tourist Entry Visa.

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Is the Transit Visa Necessary in Turkey?

If you are planning to leave the airport and spend a day or more in the cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Antalya, and Bodrum - while it could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - you should have a transit visa.

Passengers in non-connecting flights should pass through immigration to collect their luggage and check-in for the next flight, in this case, a Transit visa is required.

But if you are going to connect to another flight without any plan to leave the airport, you don’t have to take the visa.

Having been waiting a long time, visiting the Istanbul Airport CIP lounge could be a good idea ... more information about Istanbul Airport Lounge.

The transit visa is available for Citizens from more than 100 countries to enter Turkey. You can obtain your visa through the Turkish travel visa online system.

You need a valid passport, credit card, and email address to apply for your single- or multiple-transit visa.

How to Apply For a Turkey Transit Visa?

It is straightforward to apply for a Transit visa to Turkey. You can take your visa online for Turkey easily during your ease everywhere office, home ... etc.

Applicant should give some details about his name, date, and place of birth and contact details phone numbers and email. It is important to add your passport number correctly and the passport issuing and expiration date.

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Before sending the application, we advise the travellers to check out their details. you should pay the official Turkish visa fee with a debit or credit card. The applicant has to provide a valid email address.

You will receive the transit entry Visa for Turkey as soon as the application is confirmed by the Turkish government visa system. it takes less than 12 hours to Acquire the visa, therefore, we advise you to apply for the visa at least 24 hours before your journey or your layover in Turkey.

Some nationalities are not eligible to take the electronic visa from Turkey online. They have to visit the Turkish Embassy to give some papers and information about their journey.

Is There Any Restriction For Connecting-Flight Travelers Regarding the Corona Outbreak?

Entering Turkey is easy as always. so there is no need to perform any medical test to enter Turkish land or even if you are a transit visitor.

It‘s mainly related to your travel destination if you are a transit traveller you can check the country's travel restrictions to get more info.

Anyway, if your final destination requires any medical test you can the waiting time at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), or Antalya Airport .. more information about medical test at Istanbul Airport from the link

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You do not require transit visa for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines if you never step out of the transit lounge at the Airport. Transit visas are only issued to transit passengers and entitle them to stay in the transit lounge for no more than 24 hours. On the other hand, in case you wish to exit the airport for a tour of Istanbul while on transit, you will require a transit visa.

It is possible to acquire a Turkey transit visa in the Istanbul Airport. Nevertheless, you are advised to make your online application a few days earlier to ensure timely response. Normally, a transit visa can take up to three hours of processing time at the airport.

You can apply for a Turkey transit visa via this link.

If you do not plan to leave the airport during your layover, you do not need a transit visa.

No, you will not require a transit visa if your plan is to remain inside the transit area at an international airport. The transit area allows you to stay for 24 hours without a visa.

The requirements for a transit visa are as follows:
  • Passport with an expiration date not earlier than 6 months after intended date of leaving Turkey
  • A digital photo of yourself
  • Proof of Turkey travel insurance
  • Proof of onward travel

No, transit visa can be used only once. However, if you wish to visit Turkey more than once per trip, then you need to apply for multiple visa entry.

In instances where you miss the connection flight and are unable to return to the transit room, you must obtain entry visa to the airport. This information should be provided at the visa desk, which is found in the arrivals hall.

If you overstay your transit visa, you will be fined.