Facts about Turkey
Turkey is a country rich in culture, architecture, delicious delicacies, beautiful landscape and is a shopper’s delight. Did you know that the city of Istanbul covers two continents? The city of Istanbul is located on Bosphorus which is a strait of water that divides Asia and Europe. You will have a difficult time picking a place to visit as there are a plethora of amazing places to visit.
Turkey is the sixth most visited destination for tourists in the world. With a yearly visit of about 25 million tourists.
Citizens of Australia, Britain, Canada and Ireland who have valid passports of their countries can obtain an e-visa. New Zealanders can enter Turkey without a visa.
Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Turkey
- The visa application form must be correctly filled. It should also be signed where necessary.
- Applicants should make sure they have a valid passport that has the validity of at least 3 months from departure from Turkey. The biometric page should be provided.
- Recent passport photograph should be taken with a white background which follows visa specification.
- A document from you bank showing the statement of your account from the past three months with evidence of steady and continuous cash flow.
- If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, you should present a letter of invitation from your host.
- Detailed flight itinerary clearly showing return flight.
- Proof of prepaid hotel accommodation in Turkey for the duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of employment and letter showing that you were given leave and that you will return to your place of work.
Types of Turkey Visa
| Types of Visa |
Processing Time |
Duration of Stay |
| Tourist Visa |
15 - 30 days |
180 days |
| Business Visa |
15 - 30 days |
180 days |
| Student Visa |
15 - 30 days |
180 days |
| Work Visa |
15 - 30 days |
180 days |
| Student Visa |
15 - 30 days |
90 days |
| Visa |
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30 days |
| Visa |
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Places in Visas of Turkey Fees
| Visa Type |
Sub Type |
Visa Fees |
| Tourist Visa |
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Not available
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| Business Visa |
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Not available
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| Student Visa |
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Not available
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| Work Visa |
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Not available
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| Student Visa |
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Not available
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| Visa |
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Not available
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Not available
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