British nationals need a visa to enter Turkey, except for cruise ship passengers with ‘British Citizen’ passports who arrive at sea ports for tourist visits to the port city or nearby cities, provided that the visit doesn’t exceed 72 hours.
The one and only official e-visa website
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.
In case of technical problems at the Turkish port of entry, carry a printed copy of your e-Visa or keep an electronic copy on a smartphone or other device to show at immigration.
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.turkeyelectronicvisa.com E-visa cost $49 – $129 (£37 – £98)
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/
Because they pay to be first . Never use any site that has (AD)before the name there agency sites and charge more
Hi,
Did you manage to dispute it and did you receive a full refund?
As this has happened to me
Good morning
The article on Fethiye Times is to raise awareness.
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.
Kınd regards
Lyn
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
My sister in law paid $20 on a website – it was still a scam. $20 does not guarantee you have the correct site.
For e-visa enquiries, 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.
Kınd regards
Lyn
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
Hi there , I have just applied on line for a turkey e visa , from a company called
Turkey visa office , they have charged me a fee which I didn’t realise I had to pay and then I had to pay for my e visa,
I now have the visa and thought this was an official site, how do I know the visa is not fake?
Hello Pam
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
Good morning Kelly
We are sorry to hear of your experience whilst purchasing an visa.
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. They will deal with your query.
Kind regards
Lyn.
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
Same here, got charged 247.44 euros for 3 visas. Website operating out of Barcelona. Has the official Turkish Gov. Visa Website logo. Check price being paid. Should be only 20 $ on official Website.
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.
I used the https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ site, paid £40 for two visa’s for my son and girlfriend, however this morning they were told by Turkey passport control that the visa’s were fake. Anyone else experienced this?
Good morning Craig
We are sorry to hear about your experience with e-visas. This is the first time we have been contacted to say there has been a problem with visas from the official site.
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. They will deal with your complaint for you.
We would be interested to hear the outcome so please drop us an email at: fethiyetimes2017@gmail.com
Kind regards
Lyn.
I applied for Turkey visa over week ago still no word back. I checked my bank today and they’ve debited my account £72.88 it says online visa Barcelona. I take it this is a fake website and will I be able to get my money refunded?
Good morning Mary
We are sorry to hear about your experience whilst purchasing an e-visa for Turkey.
For e-visa enquiries, 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.
Kınd regards
Lyn
Just got scammed paid by credit card, …no online visa appears obviously then when email complaint returned as undeliverable and unanswered phone…I smelt a rat…Felt a total mug because I’ve done this application several times the right way before…the site was so similar initially although the authentic process is more in depth…but I’d forgotton that….Oh and then tonight I get a message saying we cant get it processed the only place for online visa is XXXX…BUT we will repay all the money ..send us your bank details IBAN etc….money will be refunded within 20-30 working days…no chance…if they had any intention of returning my money they’d refund my credit card total scam artists/ gangsters
Opened a Credit card company case, but need to wait 30 days.
Me and my wife both applied for an e – Visa today. We both got confirmation and received the email. Downloaded the e – Visa. Question – We didn’t pay any fee for the visa. We are both South African. Can someone please tell me if this is normal or should we have been asked to pay a Visa fee. Also when we received the confirmation email it said that the payment has been approved?
Good morning Joaquin
Thank you for contacting Fethiye Times.
There is no Visa fee for Ordinary Passport holders from South Africa. Your visa allows you to stay in Turkey for 30 days in every 180 days.
The ‘payment approved’ is part of a standard email.
Enjoy your visit.
Kind regards
Lyn.
Hi Lyn,
Thank you so much for the info.
Much appreciated.
Keep well.
You’re very welcome Joaquin :))