In 2016 we published an article on Turkish e-visa scams.
Click here to read the article.
We have many comments from readers who are still being scammed by these websites so we’re bringing you an update to help make sure you aren’t one of the holidaymakers paying more that you should for your e-visa to Turkey.
The one and only official site
An e-visa costs $20 and you can pay using a credit or debit card. You can apply up to 3 months in advance of your travel date. Turkish visit visas issued on arrival are valid for multiple stays up to a maximum of 90 days in a 180 day period.
The one and only official e-visa site is: www.evisa.gov.tr/en
Unauthorised websites
Some unauthorised websites may charge for information about e-Visas, and for submitting applications. These websites are not endorsed by or associated with the Turkish government. Be wary of such sites and businesses, particularly those that seek additional fees for other services. Some unauthorised websites have also issued fake e-Visas.
Here’s a list of unauthorised websites that are selling e-visas. Many of them look like the official version but they are NOT.
www.turkey-visas.net E-visa cost: $55 (£42)
www.turkeyelectronicvisa.com E-visa cost $49 – $129 (£37 – £98) This site does not provide a list of prices by country.
www.turkey-evisa-online.com E-visa cost: $60 (£45)
www.turkey-evisa.com E-visa cost: $65-110 (£50-£83)
www.evisa-turkey.biz.tr E-visa cost: $49-$79 (£37-£60)
These are just some of the sites – there are many more…
A word from GOV.UK/FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office)
“In the Entry Requirements page of our Turkey travel advice we advise travellers to use the official visa website, quote the cost of a visa, and highlight unofficial visa application websites who may charge more for their service – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-
If you have any enquiries about e-visa’s, please contact FCO via the web form available under ‘Travel Advice’ in the contacts list on the FCO’s main landing page on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/fco.
Alternatively, you can access the form via the ‘Travel Advice Help and Support’ section of each country travel advice page.
Remember…
The one and only official e-visa site is: www.evisa.gov.tr/en
We have just paid £300 for 4 why is this site the first one on the web it’s disgraceful take them off the web site
We’re very sorry to hear you have paid more than necessary for your e-visas.
We published this update to try and help minimise this problem. The majority of these websites are not illegal however they charge you for services that are not deemed necessary by most people. There is one particular company who is at the top of Google search as they have a sponsored advert. The official site is second on the list.
The one and only official e-visa site is: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Beware! One supposed visa office is listed several times in different ways on the Internet, giving the reader the impression of contacting the Turkish government when tapping on the fake Turkish website address and getting the actual application form used by the Turkish government. You complete the form, pay by credit card (not the $20!) and in a matter of minutes get a visa that is apparently valid. During the several-minute period, the supposed visa office says that it is reviewing the application for submission to the Turkish government.
It is a mine field BUT the visa fee in total is $20 anything else is a scam site
Hi. I applied through these ppl. Paid them 90USD and got nothing only an email saying I’ll get my visa but its been 3 days now
http://Www.turkey-e-visas.org
At the bank the amount shows resevered.. Any tips as to what I should do
A word from GOV.UK/FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office)
“In the Entry Requirements page of our Turkey travel advice we advise travellers to use the official visa website, quote the cost of a visa, and highlight unofficial visa application websites who may charge more for their service – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements.
If you have any enquiries about e-visa’s, please visit FCO travel advice or email them at: traveladvicepublicenquiries@fco.gov.uk
How can I get my money from them back ? Took 99 usd from me
How can I complain,?
Good morning Mostafa
If you have any enquiries about e-visa’s, please contact FCO via the web form available under ‘Travel Advice’ in the contacts list on the FCO’s main landing page on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/fco.
Kind regards
Lyn
We bought it with https://e-visums.co.uk nothing wrong, got them really quick. I could contact them anytime when i wanted. It this also unoffical then?
Hello Paula
I’m pleased you got your visa without any problems. Not all unofficial sites are operating a scam by adding extra checks and costs to inflate the price of a visa.
Kind regards
Just got my bank statement showing I got charged £67 each for mine and wife’s turkish visas .what a scam should be locked up
Went to do my evisa for Turkey and Seems the legal website is ‘unavailable’ any information on this?
I’m used to doing this so do know its not working……’the service is unavailable’!
Regards
Hello Linda
The website is working ok now so it may have just been undergoing routine maintenance.
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Kind regards
Lyn.
Just got charged £77.95 for a Visa through evisaeta.eu.eta.This is obviously over the top. I did receive a Visa. Is this genuine?
Good morning Graham
We are sorry to hear you have paid over the odds for visa.
You will ned to direct any visa queries to FCO.
If you have any enquiries about e-visa’s, please contact FCO via the web form available under ‘Travel Advice’ in the contacts list on the FCO’s main landing page on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/fco.
Kind regards
Lyn
Why isn’t the Turkish embassy not working to prevent these scams?
I just paid £80 for what looked like the official site.
Fake site
http://www.eturkeyvisas.org
It’s the first link.
How do I get my money back Lyn?????
Good morning Nnazi
Some unauthorised websites may charge for information about e-Visas, and for submitting applications. These websites are are not endorsed by or associated with the Turkish government.
If you have any enquiries about e-visa’s, please contact FCO via the web form available under ‘Travel Advice’ in the contacts list on the FCO’s main landing page on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/
Kind regards
Lyn.