Muscat: The Republic of Turkey launched its new online-based visa system on April 17. This visa system is available in Turkish and English languages and can be accessed via the website, www.evisa.gov.tr.
According to a Turkish embassy press release, “e-Visa system replaces ‘sticker’ and ‘stamp-type’ visas formerly issued at the borders. The citizens of the countries mentioned in the box are eligible for e-Visa.
Tourism and trade
The citizens of some countries also mentioned in the box are also eligible, should they comply with the conditions as per their citizenship. The applicants can obtain their visas electronically after completing all the required steps online.
The applicants are required to print out their e-Visa, show it to airport officials and customs officials, and keep it with them throughout their stay.
e-Visa is valid only for tourism or trade purposes. For other purposes such as work or study, ‘regular visa’ system will be applied. All the detailed information, the application conditions and the amount of fees are available on the website.
On the other hand, regular visa system will be continued by the embassies and consulates of the Republic of Turkey.
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