How South Africans Can Apply for a Turkish e-Visa (2026 Guide)

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1. I applied for a job in Turkey I am asked to deposit 2000usd into my name and pay point is turkey western union
   How do I know if tis is valid
   Please advise

   • Hi Mahmood,

     I’m afraid we do not specialise in work visa. I would suggest doing some research on this company who have asked you to pay this money upfront, as well as contact the Embassy direct to see if they have heard of this company.

2. Am Doryn a ugandan residing in capetown.can i use my ugandan pasport from capetown to turkey?i want to go and work

   • Hi Doryn,

     Thanks for getting in touch.

     I’m afraid we do not specialise in visa related queries for foreign passport holders. Please contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to assist in answering any questions you might have.

3. I want to go to instambul.

4. Am a Nigerian but my wife is a south african. How do i get a turkish tourist visa since she can get her own done online via e-visa, what about mine? Thank you!

   • Hi Michael,

     I’m afraid we do not specialise in visa related queries for foreign passport holders. Please contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise if a visa or transit visa is required and if so what the cost would be, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required.

5. Very informative article, will be making life easier for many who aspire to apply for a visa.

6. I see online the cost for a turkish visa is 20 USD (for South Africans). But your webpage says its free? Can you clarify?

   • Hi Alanna,

     My colleague just applied for a Turkish visa a month ago online and it was free.

     South African passport holders visiting Turkey on holiday can apply for their Turkey visa at no cost. Simply follow the online process, select that you are a South African citizen and your e-visa will be issued free of charge.

     You welcome to contact the Embassy direct who will provide you with the most up to date information.

     Pretoria Turkish Embassy – Consular Section
     Telephone No : (012) 342-6053/ 54

7. Hi, I just applied for the Visa. If I understood correctly the Visa is free, however if you do the application on behalf of me I have to pay 450 Rand per person for your service, is that correct?

   So if I apply by myself through https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en
   I dont pay anything.

   regards

   Elem

   • Hi Elem,

     Travelstart don’t specialise in visa applications for clients. However if you go through an official visa handling agency they would charge a service fee.

     If you hold a South African passport and apply for your Turkish visa online, it would be free.

   • Hi Marcelle,

     thank you for your reply.

     I applied through the mentioned website and got the visa to my email address within 24
     hours and it was for free 🙂

     • Awesome 🙂 E-visa’s for Turkey are so easy to apply for and free. If only all visa process’s could be so quick and at no cost 😀

8. Hello! I am applying for a turkish student visa and I would like to know how much that is before i head for my appointment

   • Hi Lisa,

     Thanks for getting in touch

     I’m afraid we do not specialise in student visa’s so would not able to advise on the cost.

     I would suggest contacting the Embassy direct and they will be able to assist.

     Pretoria Turkish Embassy – Consular Section
     Telephone No : (012) 342-6053/ 54
     Fax No : (012) 342-6052
     Postal Address : P.O. Box 56014, Arcadia 0007
     Street Address : 573 Fehrsen Street, Pretoria, 0081
     Email Address : embassy.pretoria@mfa.gov.tr
     Website : http://www.visa.gov.tr

9. Hi

   I bought my ticket for Turkey today and my flight will be on Saturday 17.20, I have my accommodation booked and my e-visa completed, My passport has been valid since 12th September 2018. Will this now be a problem for me to enter into the country?

   I am very concerned now 🙁

   • Hi Gouwa,

     Thanks for contacting us. What seems to be your concern?

     You welcome to contact the Embassy direct. They will be able to answer any visa related queries you might have.

     Pretoria Turkish Embassy – Consular Section
     Telephone No : (012) 342-6053/ 54

10. Hi
    I am Patrick living and working in sout Africa I am from Congo DRC ,would like to go for annually leave of 10 days to have fun in Turkey how can you make it easy for me.

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      I’m afraid we do not specialise in visa related queries for foreign passport holders. Please contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the correct procedures to follow, what documentation will be required and the cost.

11. my husband and i are traveling to Turkey in a few weeks and have tried a number of times to apply for an e visa, and to date have not received any e mail confirmation . we have both checked spam and trash boxes …..nothing .
    please help

    • Hi Belinda,

      Sorry to hear you struggling with applying for your Turkish e-visa.

      I would suggest contacting the Turkish Embassy direct as they are the ones granting the visa, they should be able to check on the back end and advise on the way forward.

      We do hope you manage to come right. Enjoy your time in amazing Turkey.

      Pretoria Turkish Embassy – Consular Section
      Telephone No : (012) 342-6053/ 54

    • I applied through Crest Travel and it’s free

    • Hi, just enquiring if the Turkish tourist Visa is still valid for 180 days?

      • Hi there,

        Thanks for getting in touch.

        Please note that an e-visa for South African passport holder is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Other purposes, such as work and study, require regular visa given by Embassies or Consulates.

        Those staying longer than 30 days should apply for their visa at the Embassy in Pretoria before departure

        Visa rules and regulations often change, so we recommend you contact the Embassy direct for the most up to date information.

        Pretoria Turkish Embassy – Consular Section
        Telephone No : (012) 342-6053/ 54
        Fax No : (012) 342-6052
        Postal Address : P.O. Box 56014, Arcadia 0007
        Street Address : 573 Fehrsen Street, Pretoria, 0081
        Email Address : embassy.pretoria@mfa.gov.tr
        Website : http://www.visa.gov.tr

12. I would like to know if someone from Turkey needs a Visa to Enter SA and Botswana?

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      I’m afraid we do not specialise in visa related queries for foreign passport holders. Please contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise if a visa or transit visa is required and if so what the cost would be, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required.

13. Hi. I have a South African Permanent Residence. Will I have to formally apply for a Turkish visa at the embassy or can I do an E-Visa?

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      This depends on what passport you are travelling on.

      Please contact the Embassy direct. They will advise if a visa or e-visa is required, what documents are required, the correct procedures to follow when applying and the cost.

14. hi iam MR SHARKAR I NEED TO KNOW MY PARTNER IN SOUTHAFRICA WITH TRP(TEMPOREARY RESIDENT PERMIT) WE DOING BUSINESS BUT I WANT TO SEND HIM TURKEY FOR LOOKING SOME SWEET PRODUCT TO BRING SOUTH AFRICA I NEED A VISA FOR HIM WHAT REQUIREMENT DO HE NEEDS PLS INFORM ME

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      You welcome to read our blog Everything you need to know about applying for your Turkey visa

      As visa information can change at anytime, we do recommend you contact the Embassy direct as they will be able to provide you with the most up to date information with regards to visa requirements and correct procedures to follow.

15. Hi there was curious as too how much a student visa will cost?

    • Hi Sarah,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      I’m afraid we do not specialise in student visa’s.

      Please contact the Embassy or official visa handling agency they will be able to advise what documents would be required, the correct procedures to follow and cost.

16. Hello, I am a Congolese DRC staying in South Africa, I have my valid passeport as well as a document that proved that I have been allowed to stay in South Africa, I would like to know what is the requirements for me to travel to Turkey using a tourism visa.

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch.

      I’m afraid we do not specialise in visa related queries for foreign passport holders. Please contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the correct procedures to follow when applying for a tourist visa, what documents are required and the cost.

17. As South Africans, my wife and I want to visit Turkey in December 2020 with the goal to obtain a touristic residence permit.

    I have 3 questions:
    1. What are the best ways of getting the touristic residence permit?

    2. Is it possible to apply for a 3-months visa (not the e-Visa with multiple-entry visa where we have to leave Turkey after 30 days – it will be too costly to go to another country only to go back again) and only once we have arrived in Turkey apply for the residence permit?

    3. Is it better to work through a lawyer in Turkey to make sure all paperwork is done 100% correct, or do you provide the necessary services? If not, what are your best recommendations?

    Best,
    Izak

    • Hi there,

      Thanks for reaching out.

      I’m afraid we do not specialise in residence permits. For this you would need to contact the Embassy or official visa handling agency for the most up to date information.

      They will be able to provide you with the most up to date information on the correct procedure to follow, what documents are required and the cost.

18. Hi, is Turkey e-visa for all countries?

    Thank you so in advance,

    Michael.

    • Hi Michael,

      Thanks for reaching out.

      I’m afraid not. It is not like a Schengen Visa and would only cover the passenger for entering Turkey.

19. Good article… keep posting..

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