While travelling to a foreign country for a holiday is exciting, doing it without educating yourself about the VISA rules and regulations is a grave mistake. You may unknowingly make mistakes which might lead to the end of your journey even before it begins. So it is always better to learn and understand the norms before setting foot on your adventure.

Documents Required for VISA application

Like most procedures involving the government, VISA application also demands for certain documents. Therefore, we’ve provided the list of these essential documents to make your journey seamless.

• Passport: Make sure that it is valid till six months after your trip. .
• VISA application form: Take your time and fill this in properly.
• Passport-size photographs: A normal application procedure needs two of these.
• Proof of accommodation: You will either need to share the hotel reservation details or the address of your sponsor.
• Flight itinerary: Sharing the details of every flight within the country is mandatory.
• Proof of Means: Most VISAs today require proof of travel insurance of some kind. .
• Travel Insurance: Most countries have made travel insurance mandatory and you must share proof. .
• Application fee: There is an application fee for VISAs and that must be paid at the time of application. .

Different types of Turkish VISAs

Like most countries Turkiye also sports many different types of VISAs. So, let's discover them to get a clear understanding about them.

• Tourist Visa: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye for tourism.
• Business Visitor VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to attend a meeting or a conference.
• Student VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye for further education.
• Work VISA: Meant for foreigners with a job in Turkiye.
• Family Residence Permit: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to join and stay with their family members who are citizens of Turkiye.
• Long-Term Residence Permit: Meant for foreigners who have stayed in Turkiye for a stipulated period and meet the set criteria.
• Diplomatic VISA: Meant for foreign government officials travelling to Turkiye.
• DJournalist VISA: Meant for foreign journalists travelling to Turkiye.
• Research VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to conduct research.
• Cultural and Sports Activities VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to participate in cultural or sporting events.
• Humanitarian VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to volunteer for charitable organisations./li>
• Medical Treatment VISA: Meant for foreigners travelling to Turkiye to get treated medically.

Note: It is important to know that this list is subject to change and you must visit the official website or embassy to stay updated with the list.