Turkey e-Visa: Cost by Country and Application Guide (2026)

Let’s cut to the chase: the price of your Turkey e-Visa depends almost entirely on your passport. While some nationalities pay a flat, budget-friendly fee, others face a steeper tariff. As of 2026, the official rates range from roughly USD 20 to over USD 70, and the list is anything but uniform. For instance, citizens of the United States pay around USD 60, while many European Union passport holders (like Germany, France, or Italy) are charged approximately USD 35. On the lower end, nationals from countries like the UK or Ireland often see a USD 50 fee, while some Caribbean or Asian passports might land closer to USD 20. The catch? There’s no single global price list—it’s tied to bilateral agreements and reciprocal fees. So, before you even think about packing, check the official Republic of Türkiye e-Visa website (www.evisa.gov.tr) and select your country from the dropdown. The exact fee will appear instantly, and you’ll also see if you’re eligible for the simpler, cheaper e-Visa or if you need a sticker visa from a consulate.

Who Pays What: A Quick Country-by-Country Snapshot

To give you a practical starting point, here’s a rough 2026 breakdown based on recent official data. US passport holders: USD 60. UK citizens: USD 50. Canadian passport holders: USD 70 (one of the pricier options). Australians: USD 50. Schengen-area nationals (France, Spain, Netherlands, etc.): typically USD 35. Citizens of Ireland, New Zealand, and South Korea: around USD 20–30. But here’s the kicker: some nationalities are entirely exempt (like those from the UK with a valid Schengen visa, but we’ll get to that). Also, note that the fee is non-refundable, even if your application is denied. So, double-check your eligibility before paying. The website’s “Check Your Country” tool is your best friend here—it shows the fee, validity, and entry conditions in one glance. Don’t rely on third-party blogs or forums; fees change annually, and you want the live, official figure.

Turkey e-Visa Price Table (2026 reference)

Passport	Typical fee (USD)
United States	60
United Kingdom	50
Canada	70
Australia	50
Schengen area (Germany, France, etc.)	35
Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea	20–30

Reference figures for 2026 — the exact fee appears instantly in the official evisa.gov.tr dropdown. Note the fee is non-refundable, even if your application is denied.

The DD/MM/YYYY Date Trap and the “O vs 0” Passport Nightmare

Two tiny errors cause the majority of e-Visa rejections, and they’re both frustratingly preventable. First, the date format. Turkey uses DD/MM/YYYY, not the American MM/DD/YYYY. If your passport says your date of birth is 05/07/1985, that means July 5th, not May 7th. Enter it wrong, and your application will be rejected instantly—or worse, approved with incorrect details that get you denied at the border. Second, the letter “O” versus the number “0” in your passport number. Many passports (especially US and UK ones) use a clear font, but others have a zero that looks like a capital O. The e-Visa system is case-sensitive and character-sensitive. If your passport number contains a zero, type “0” (the number), not “O” (the letter). A single character mistake will flag your visa as invalid. My advice: zoom in on your passport’s MRZ (the machine-readable zone at the bottom) and copy the characters exactly, character by character. It’s tedious, but it saves you a 24-hour wait for a rejection email and a full re-application fee.

Understanding the 180-Day Validity Window

Here’s where travelers often get confused. Your Turkey e-Visa is valid for 180 days from the date of issue, but that does not mean you can stay for 180 days. It means you have a 6-month window to enter Turkey. Once you enter, you’re typically allowed a stay of up to 90 days (for most nationalities), and that stay can be either single or multiple entry, depending on your passport. For example, a US citizen gets a multiple-entry e-Visa valid for 180 days, with each stay capped at 90 days. A UK citizen, on the other hand, often gets a single-entry e-Visa, meaning once you leave, you can’t re-enter on that same visa. Always check the “duration of stay” and “number of entries” fields on your approval email. Also, note that the 180-day validity starts on the date you specify as your “arrival date” in the application, not the date you pay. So, if you’re planning a trip six months out, you can apply early—but your visa clock starts ticking on your intended arrival date, not the application date. Plan accordingly.

The “Golden Ticket” Shortcut: Schengen, US, or UK Visa Holders

If you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa (or residency permit), you might be eligible for a simplified and sometimes cheaper e-Visa process. This applies to citizens of countries that would otherwise need a sticker visa—think India, China, South Africa, or Mexico. Instead of a lengthy consulate appointment, you can apply online, and the fee is often reduced. For example, an Indian passport holder with a valid Schengen visa pays around USD 30 for a single-entry e-Visa, whereas without that visa, they’d need a full consular visa. The key

Turkey e-Visa: Cost by Country and Application Guide (2026)