From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
The eVisa route is for tourism or commerce. Select your nationality and travel-document type to check all conditions before paying; a listed nationality does not guarantee approval.
Submit through the official channel
Use Türkiye’s official eVisa application. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fee
The charge depends on your passport and application route. Check the current amount shown by the official eVisa service before paying; for a mission or visa-on-arrival route, confirm the current fee with the responsible Turkish authority.
Details that can change your plans
Check your passport expiry date
Türkiye generally requires a passport to remain valid for at least 60 days beyond the length of the visa, eVisa, or visa-exempt stay. For a 90-day visa-exempt visit, that means at least 150 days of validity from arrival. The Ministry lists exceptions for some national-ID and diplomatic/official-passport routes; check the rule for your travel document.
Official guidanceCheck the stay allowed by your actual visa
A visa or eVisa validity window is not the same as the number of days you may stay. Türkiye caps the stay authorized by a visa or visa exemption at 90 days in any 180-day period, and your individual permission may allow less. Check the permitted stay stated on the visa or eVisa issued to you. For an eVisa, use the official portal to check the rules for your passport and travel dates; for a visa on arrival or a mission visa, follow the stay period granted by the issuing authority.
Official guidanceTürkiye at a glance
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- TRY
- Calling code
- +90
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from South Africa need a visa for Türkiye?
For tourism in Türkiye, travelers using an ordinary passport from South Africa should arrange an eVisa before travel. The eVisa route is for tourism or commerce. Select your nationality and travel-document type to check all conditions before paying; a listed nationality does not guarantee approval.
How long can I stay in Türkiye with a visitor visa?
A visa or eVisa validity window is not the same as the number of days you may stay. Türkiye caps the stay authorized by a visa or visa exemption at 90 days in any 180-day period, and your individual permission may allow less. Check the permitted stay stated on the visa or eVisa issued to you. For an eVisa, use the official portal to check the rules for your passport and travel dates; for a visa on arrival or a mission visa, follow the stay period granted by the issuing authority.
What fees apply for a Türkiye visitor visa?
The charge depends on your passport and application route. Check the current amount shown by the official eVisa service before paying; for a mission or visa-on-arrival route, confirm the current fee with the responsible Turkish authority.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Türkiye’s official eVisa application
The eVisa route is for tourism or commerce. Select your nationality and travel-document type to check all conditions before paying; a listed nationality does not guarantee approval.
Check Türkiye’s visa requirements
The Ministry lists ordinary-passport visa rules and passport-specific exceptions.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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