Turkey e-Visa for China
Chinese passport holders are eligible to apply online for a Turkey e-Visa. This official electronic document is directly linked to the traveler’s passport and permits entry into Turkey as well as travel within the country.
The Turkey e-Visa provides Chinese citizens with a faster and more convenient way to travel, removing the need to visit a Turkish embassy or consulate. It can be used for tourism and business purposes, such as holidays, family visits, or business meetings.
To apply for a Turkey e-Visa, Chinese citizens must complete the online application form, pay the visa fee, and provide the required details. Most applications are processed within 24 hours, but it is strongly recommended to apply at least 3 days before the planned travel date.
Apply Now for ChinaDocuments Need Before Applying
Completed
Application Form: Completed and signed application form.
Pay Visa Fees: pay the visa fees
to complete the application process.
Passport:
Should be valid for 6 months.
Key Points for Chinese Citizens:
Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for a Turkey e-Visa, which makes travel for tourism or business purposes easier without the need to visit a Turkish embassy or consulate.
- Eligibility: Chinese passport holders are included in the list of countries eligible for the Turkey e-Visa. The entire process can be completed online, simplifying travel arrangements.
- Purpose of Travel: The e-Visa is issued for tourism and business activities only. Chinese travelers can use it for sightseeing, holidays, family visits, business meetings, or short-term trade events. It is not valid for employment or study purposes.
- Stay Duration: Chinese citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days per visit. The e-Visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa, allowing travelers to enter and exit Turkey several times within the visa’s validity period.
- Visa Validity: The Turkey e-Visa for Chinese citizens is valid for 180 days (6 months) from the date of issue. Travel must be planned within this validity period.
- Important Note: Travelers must carry their approved e-Visa (either printed or stored on a mobile device) as Turkish immigration officers will check it upon entry.
Frequenly Asked Questions
- An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey.
- The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at Turkish missions and at the ports of entry.
- Applicants obtain their visas electronically after entering required information and making payments by a credit or debit card.
- Your e-Visa will be emailed to you when your visa application has been completed successfully. Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-Visa on their system. However, you are advised to keep your e-Visa with you either as a soft copy (tablet PC, smart phone, etc.) or as a hard copy in case of any failure on their system.
- As in the case of other visas, respective Turkish officials at the ports of entry reserves the right to deny entry into Turkey to a holder of an e-Visa without any explanation.
In accordance with the article 7.1b of “the Law on Foreigners and International Protection”
no.6458, foreigners wishing to enter Turkey must carry a passport or a travel document as a
substitute for passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of
stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit. Depending on your
nationality, there may be additional requirements. You will be informed of these
requirements after you select your country of travel document and travel dates.
An e-Visa can be obtained easily anywhere with an internet connection and it saves time that
you would otherwise spend on visa applications at Turkish missions or at the ports of entry
into Turkey (if you are eligible).
No. The validity period of your e-Visa begins from the date specified in your application.
You can enter Turkey on any date within this period.
No. You must obtain another e-Visa.
Yes. Each traveller must have a seperate e-Visa.
No. We cannot refund payments for unused e-Visas.
No, your e-Visa is invalid. You must obtain another e-Visa.
- If you wish to stay in Turkey longer than your e-Visa permits, you must apply at the nearest Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for a residence permit.
- Please note that an e-Visa is granted only for tourism and trade purposes. Application for other types of visa (work visa, student visa etc.) are required to be submitted at Turkish Embassies or Consulates.
- If you overstay your visa, you might be asked to pay fines, deported or banned future travel to Turkey for a specific period of time.
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You must create a fresh e-Visa application.
You can apply for your e-Visa any time before your travel. However, you are advised to
create an e-Visa application at least 48 hours before your departure.
No. You should contact the respective Embassy or Consulate General to get information about
your application.
No. The applicant assumes responsibility for any mistakes made in his or her application.
No. You can only make a payment with a credit or debit card. On the other hand, please note
that the card does not have to be under your name.
Please enter your middle name right after your name in the “Given Name(s)” section with a
space in between the two names.
No.
The address on your payment receipt is automatically taken from your e-Visa.
CVV / CVC / CVC2 for Visa and MasterCard is the final three digits of the number printed on
the signature strip on the back of your card.
According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection which entered into force on
11th April 2014, those foreigners who arrive at sea ports and intend to visit the seaport
city or nearby provinces for touristic purpose are exempt from visa provided that their stay
does not exceed seventy two (72) hours. However, if you arrive in/depart from our country by
air for your cruise tour, you must obtain a visa.
Yes. Provided that your child is issued a passport under his/her name, please either make a
separate e-Visa application or contact the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate General so
as to apply for a sticker visa. Beginning from 5 January 2016, applications for Turkish
visas have to be made through the Pre-Application System of Turkish Sticker Visa.
The only requirement for your visa/residence permit to be used as a supporting document is
that it should be still valid (by date) by the time you enter Turkey. Previously used or
unused single-entry visas are accepted as long as their validity date covers your entry date
to Turkey. Please note that e-Visas of other countries are not accepted as a supporting
document.
e-Visa fee varies according to country of travel document and type of travel document.
Please, click “Apply” button on the homepage and select your country of travel document to
find out the e-Visa fee that you are required to pay.
The validity period of an e-Visa varies according to Country of Travel Document. Go to Main
Page, click on Apply button and select your Country of Travel and Type of Travel Document to
check for how many days you are allowed to stay in Turkey.
If the duration of 90-day-stay on your e-Visa expired within 180 days as of your first entry
date, you can reapply for an e-Visa 180 days later starting from the first entry date. If
you spent some part of the duration of 90-day-stay on a multiple entry e-Visa within 180
days as of your first entry date and the rest expired after 180 days elapsed as of the first
entry date, it is possible to reapply for an e-Visa. Anyway, please keep in mind that you
may stay in Turkey up to 90 days in every 180 days starting from the first entry date.
- When your e-Visa expires, you are not allowed to apply for a new e-Visa without departing from Turkey ; but you are advised to apply at Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for a residence permit. Please click on the following link to get more detailed information regarding the application of a residence permit and other types of visa (work visa, student visa etc.) http://www.goc.gov.tr/main/En_3
- If you overstay your visa, you might be asked to pay fines, deported or banned future travel to Turkey for a specific period of time.