Everything You Need to Know About the Turkish Visa

Everything You Need to Know About the Turkish Visa

Turkey, renowned for its culturally rich architecture and the confluence of various civilizations, has long been an attractive destination for explorers. However, the process of obtaining a Turkish visa is a hurdle for many. Understanding this need, the article below provides comprehensive information from A to Z about entry visas to Turkey.

What types of Turkish visas are there?

Turkey is a familiar destination for Vietnamese citizens for various purposes such as tourism, business, visiting relatives, studying, or medical treatment. Here are the most common types of Turkish visas for Vietnamese people:

  • Tourist Visa: For those who wish to visit Turkey for sightseeing, recreation, relaxation, and travel experiences.

  • Business Visa: Allows entry into Turkey for business purposes, including attending meetings, negotiating contracts, and other business activities.

  • Medical Visa: Issued for those needing to enter Turkey for medical treatment.

  • Student Visa: For students in Vietnam who wish to study at universities, high schools, or short-term courses in Turkey.

  • Transit Visa: Allows travelers to transit through Turkey on their way to another country.

  • Work Visa: Issued for those who need to work in Turkey. To be eligible, the applicant must have a work permit; without it, foreign nationals cannot work there.

  • Family Reunification Visa: For foreign nationals married to Turkish citizens and wishing to reside to reunite with their families. The spouse and children of the resident can also apply for this visa.

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Popular and common types of Turkish visas 

Is the process of obtaining a Turkish visa difficult?

This is a question that many travelers are concerned about when intending to visit Turkey. According to the experience of many people, obtaining a Turkish visa is not too difficult if you can clearly demonstrate the purpose of your trip, have sufficient financial capability to cover expenses, and commit to returning home after your itinerary ends.

Therefore, if you have a legitimate reason to visit Turkey, you don't need to worry too much. In case your application is not convincing enough, provide additional evidence and consider traveling to a few developed countries in Europe and Asia before submitting your Turkish visa application.

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The process of obtaining a Turkish visa is not too difficult

Detailed and simple guide on how to apply for a Turkish visa

Although there are various types of Turkish visas, Vietnamese citizens who wish to enter Turkey need to pay attention to the following information:

Procedure and documents for applying for a Turkish visa

To apply for an entry visa to Turkey, you need to follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Determine the purpose of entry and the type of visa you want to apply for

Step 2: Fill out the Turkish visa application form as required by the Embassy.

Step 3: Prepare a complete set of visa application documents.

  • 2 standard-sized passport photos (3.5x4.5cm), taken according to passport photo standards on a white background, taken within the last 6 months.

  • Notarized copy of the applicant's ID card or citizen ID card.

  • Notarized copy of the family household registration book.

  • Notarized copy of the marriage certificate confirmed by the local authorities (if any).

  • Copy of the birth certificate of children (if traveling with children without ID cards).

  • Employment verification documents.

  • Financial proof documents and other related documents.

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Required documents for applying for a Turkish visa

Step 4: Submit the application. 

When submitting a Turkish visa application, you will need to go to the Turkey Visa Application Center to submit your documents and provide biometric data. You will be exempt from providing biometric data if you fall into one of the following categories:

  • Applicants under 16 years old.

  • Applicants over 67 years old.

  • Applicants with disabilities in their hands or physical conditions that prevent them from providing biometric data.

Step 5: Pay the visa fees.

After completing the biometric data process, you need to pay the Turkish visa application fee. Remember to keep the payment receipt until you receive your passport and documents from the application center.

Step 6: Receive the visa result. 

When the result is available, you will receive an email notification from the Turkish Embassy. You need to go to the application center to personally receive your passport and visa result, bringing the original payment receipt.

If you authorize someone else to collect the result, you need to provide the following documents:

  • Original payment receipt.

  • Authorization letter signed by the applicant and confirmed by a competent authority (if submitted through a service company).

Where to submit a Turkish visa application

The submission address for Turkish visa applications varies depending on whether it is a regular visa or an e-visa. For regular visas, after preparing all necessary documents, applicants need to bring their application to the Turkish Embassy in Hanoi. This is the only authority that can issue visas to Turkey in Vietnam. Note that applicants need to make an appointment before submitting their applications.

  • Turkish Embassy address: 14th Floor, Central Office Building, No. 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Turkish Embassy Office in Hanoi

Fees and processing time for Turkish entry visas

Currently, the processing fee for a visa application is 60 USD per application. However, this fee does not include notarized translation costs and submission fees for regular visas.

The processing time for a Turkish tourist visa at the Turkish Embassy in Vietnam is quite long, usually taking 3 to 4 weeks. The visa result is available in the afternoon on working days, from 13:30 to 16:45 (excluding holidays and Tet as per regulations). For Turkish e-visas, the visa will be issued immediately after the applicant completes the online application procedure.

Important notes when applying for a Turkish entry visa

During the Turkish visa application process, please note the following to avoid mistakes in the procedure:

  • All documents submitted in the application must be certified copies at the state notary office or confirmed by the local People's Committee.

  • All documents in Vietnamese must be translated and notarized.

  • Children under 18 traveling to Turkey with either parent must have an authorization letter from the other parent. If the child is not traveling with a relative, an authorization letter from the relative to the accompanying person must be provided.

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Turkey is truly an ideal destination for those who want to explore culture and religion, while enjoying natural beauty and history through famous monuments and landmarks. However, the current visa application submission location is limited to Hanoi, not yet extended to other provinces, making the opportunity to visit Turkey not widely available. Additionally, Turkish visa applications require an invitation letter or sponsorship letter, which is quite difficult to obtain for those who want to apply for a visa independently. If this is a reason for your hesitation, seek the support of our comprehensive visa and citizenship application service for Turkey.

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