How to Apply for a Tourist Visa to Turkey
Planning a trip to Turkey? Whether you're heading to Istanbul’s bazaars or relaxing on the Mediterranean coast, Ecuadorian (or any eligible) citizens need a tourist visa to enter. Here's how to get one smoothly.
🧾 Step 1: Choose the Right Visa Type
TURKEY TOURIST VISA offers two main tourist visa options:
e-Visa: Fast, online, and ideal for short visits by travelers from eligible countries.
Sticker Visa: For those not eligible for e-Visa, processed via Turkish embassies or visa centers.
🌐 Step 2: Check Your Eligibility for e-Visa
Visit the Turkey Visa Requirements on official Turkish e-Visa website: https://www.evisa.gov.tr
You're likely eligible if:
Your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
You’re traveling for tourism or business.
You hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Schengen Area, or Ireland (if required for your nationality).
📋 Step 3: Gather the Necessary Documents
For e-Visa:
Valid passport
Active email address
Debit or credit card for payment
Travel info (flight, hotel reservation)
Optional: proof of financial means ($50/day)
For Sticker Visa:
Completed application form
2 recent passport-sized photos
Proof of travel (tickets + accommodation)
Bank statements
Travel insurance with €30,000+ medical coverage
Employment or school documents (if applicable)
💻 Step 4: Apply for the Turkey e-Visa
Go to https://www.evisa.gov.tr
Select your nationality and travel dates
Complete the form carefully
Pay the visa fee (varies from $20–$80 USD)
Download the e-Visa PDF and print it
🕐 Processing time: Instantly or within a few hours
🏢 Step 5: Apply for Sticker Visa (If Not Eligible for e-Visa)
Fill out the visa pre-application online
Schedule an appointment at your local Turkish consulate or visa center
Attend the appointment in person
Submit documents and biometric data
Wait for processing (usually 10–15 business days)
💡 Pro Tip: Check if your center allows express or priority service.
💸 Step 6: Fees
e-Visa: ~$20–$80 depending on your nationality
Sticker Visa: Usually $60–$190 (depending on entry type)
Service fees may apply if going through a visa center
✈️ Step 7: At the Border
At the Turkish border, you must present:
Your passport (with 6 months validity beyond your stay)
Your printed e-Visa or visa sticker
Return/onward ticket
Hotel booking
Proof of funds (optional but recommended)
🧳 Final Checklist
Task✅Check if you qualify for e-Visa✔️Prepare all documents✔️Apply online or through embassy✔️Print and carry your visa✔️Confirm passport validity (6+ months)✔️
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