(1) Gather all your documents and scan them. Group them into seven (7).
1 – 2”x2” Biometric photo with white background scanned in jpg;
2 – Proof of Income scanned in pdf, I included ITR, Bank Certificate, and Passbook copies;
3 – Flight reservation scanned in pdf; (you may search Trip below for cheap flights in and out of Turkey)
4 – Hotel Booking scanned in pdf;
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5 – Proof of commitment to return. Certificate of Employment will do just fine.
6 – Passport Copy scanned in pdf. I also included my old passport.
I included not only my passport bio page but also all the passport pages that have stamps
7 – NSO Birth Certificate – NSO original scanned copy in pdf.
You can request an original copy of this through online via PSA website. I got my mine which was home delivered after three (3) working days. Click HERE for the link.
Hi there, thank you so much for the detailed explanation.
Hello! May I ask how many weeks it took from your day of appointment until your visa approval? I was interviewed on Feb 8, 2019 and until now there has been no feedback about my visa. I was not asked to submit additional documents.
Hi Maya! After the day of my appointment/interview, they give me a claim stub with a date of when I need to come back and claim my visa which is in 2 WEEKS time. Were you also given that claim stub?
In addition, after 12 days (almost 2 weeks na nga!), they called me and set ANOTHER interview. After my second interview, I was told to come back after one week or also call them to follow up.
So in total, it took me 3 weeks from the day of my appointment to getting my visa! =)
Good luck to your application. All the best!!!
Thank you! 🙂 yes they gave me a claim stub but with no specific date. The secretary just said that they will get in touch with me after a month. But it’s been more than 6 weeks already 🙁 when I emailed for an update, they just said that it is still awaiting approval. I was just concerned because according to other blogs, they got their visa within a couple of weeks only.
I see! I understand how you feel.
Hopefully they’ll give you a feedback soon! Good luck, Maya! =)
Hi, sa certificate of employment, kelangan ba specified dun ang approved vacation date or COE ay enough na? And how about if i have a sponsor, not a Turkish but he works in Turkey, do I still need to provide my proof of income or yung sa sponsor ko lang pwede na?
Hi Ana, a typical COE is fine (where it should state your company, your salary, your position, how long have you been working in that company, and signed by your HR head). I don’t have an approved vacation date on my COE and it was accepted. It would be better if you provide your proof of income, too. I believe you’ll have a better chance if you also provide yours. And do not forget to get your travel insurance, this is often overlooked by most applicants but this is actually often asked by the Secretary (Ms Gladdy). I hope you read my Interview questions in this blog.
Thanks!
Hi wanted to to ask how long is the full duration of the visa application
Hi Jem,
Almost 2 months for me.
After submitting my files online, the earliest date for interview is one month away.
After the interview, I had to wait for 3 weeks (but normally 2 weeks) to claim my passport/visa.
Please also be guided of my interview experience here: https://dantravels.org/how-i-got-my-turkish-tourist-visa-my-experience-tips-during-interview
Good luck with your application!
Regards,
Daniel
Hi Dan,
Can you provide me a copy of your itinerary, the one you used during your application for your Turkish visa. Thanks in advance!
Hi Janine,
Sent! Check your inbox, please.
Regards,
Dan
can you please send me a copy of the itinerary you used for visa application, as I am planning to apply this year as well. thank you very much in advance
Hi Mariz,
I just sent it to you. Check your email inbox.
Hugs from Kyrgyzstan, I just arrived here! Woo hoo.
Dan
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Hi Dan! I found your website through Facebook. Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m planning a trip to Turkey for 2 weeks next year. I’m worried about the flight reservation. Do they really need confirmed flight tickets? The tickets are expensive and would be a waste if my visa isn’t approved or do you gave any suggestions on a cheaper way of getting there? My idea is to transit visa Dubai through Cebu Pacific. How much were you able to get your tickets? Thank you!
Hi Zhel!
Check my flight details from this blog: https://dantravels.org/turkey-itinerary-with-cost-breakdown/
I also mentioned in this blog that no sort of visa is needed in Dubai. So no need for you to get a “transit visa”. Mahal din yun!
Regards,
Dan Travels
Hi Dan! Thanks again for replying. I just read the link you gave me. I also read somewhere that a transit visa isn’t required for the first 48 hours if you have an onwards ticket. I am just not sure whether it applies to Filipino citizens. I’ll probably be checking in luggage too so thank you for the helpful information 🙂
Hello Dan,
Pwede bang hindi USD ang payment? Bale ung equivalent lang neto in Peso? Thank you.
Thank you for your blog. It really helps people.
Hi Loreen,
Payment in pesos is not accepted. They only accept US dollars and make sure you have an exact amount.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for your reply Dan. I wish you more safe and wonderful travels. Your response is really appreciated. God bless.
Hello,
Thank you for this comprehensive guide. Total life saver.
Quick questions.
1. Is it still 60 USD as of Aug 2019? I know I should call the Embassy but they are already closed today, Fri and Mon is a holiday. I have my appointment scheduled Aug 27.
2. I read that I should paste my 2×2 photo in the application form and I would like to confirm that the pasted photo will cover 99% of the “Personal Information” Header Tag in the form. Can you confirm?
3. Did you receive any email confirmation when you finally scheduled your interview appointment in the embassy? I didn’t get one. What I did is to screenshot/save to PDF the page and print.
4. Where is the shuttle bus located in Magallanes station?
Thank you and looking forward.
Marlon
Hi Marlon,
1. I haven’t checked lately. But still, most visa blogs are saying 60 USD.
2. If you have printed your pre-application form, it should have the scanned photo already. I believe they only need the 2×2 ID photo separately for your visa sticker.
3. I checked my files, looks like I haven’t received an email. Like you, I also screenshot it and printed it.
4. At the gate of Dasma Village which is a 2-minute walk from Magallanes MRT station. Just ask the security guard there.
hi dan. I want to ask if I can apply for appointment with the embassy of turkey in manila kahit nasa labas ka ng pinas and I’ll take appointment nalang sa day ng balik ko sa pinas, pwede po ba yun? thank you.
btw. I was in turkey last april 2019 I obtained my tourist visa in Riyadh KSA that time but I’m planning to go back on march 2020 but this time sa pinas na po ako mag process.
Yes, you can do that. Making an appointment is “online” naman. Just ensure you choose Manila, Philippines (there is a dropdown there when you’re initiating your pre-application process). And of course pick the appointment date when you’ll be in Manila 🙂
Good luck po.
Hi Dan, how are you? Soon magsesend ng invitation from Turkey ang Freind ng anak, that’s notarized and with all his information, etc etc supporting document that his capable to accommodate her during her stay in turkey for 3wks,still does she need to book a hotel reservation???? Or valid enough ang incantation na isesend ng freind nya???
I’m an ofw here in malaysia and I’m planning to take a tour in turkey next year, Is there any possible way that I can apply my turkish tourist visa here
Hi Manilyn, I am not so sure about that. It would be best if you contact the Turkish Embassy in Malaysia and confirm that to them.
Hello Dan, Greetings! Just an inquiry if you have any ideas ba. Ipapa.apply ko mommy ko (age 59) for tourist visa retired employee na sya pero wala pang pension di pa sya 60 eh. Do you think mahirap for her to get the visa? Invitational pa la from my husband (Turkish man). Thanks dear. 🙂
Hi Dan! Thanks for this! Very helpful. I plan to visit Turkey in March 2020. I’m wondering how soon I should be applying for the visa. Most, if not all, images of visa online shows that its valid for 6 months, and you can stay for 30 days. Does this mean I can apply as early as October this year?
You must be so excited! I suggest 4 months before your travel. Give yourself time also to gather the requirements!
Amazing post ,thank you for sharing such great and informative content with us, will be of great help when we would be travelling to Turkey and Istanbul, will surely keep in mind all the factors you mentioned, and the photos are way too amazing to be expressed in words.
Hi Dan! I was looking for requirements for a Turkish Visa and stumbled upon your blog. Since your post is the latest, I decided to ask you as I have been getting different results on the requirements for the visa.
First question, is there website indicating the requirements for the visa? I went to the visa page of Turkey and can’t find anything in there.
Second question, I read in one of thr blogs that 50 USD per day of stay is required to be reflected in your bank account and that the embassy is very transparent on this but I can’t seem to find other information that states this.
Third question, does the birth certificate need to be issued within the year like for a Japan visa?
Last question, I read conflicting statements on whether I should pass Bank certificate or bank statements or both?
Hope to hear from you. I’ll also be asking on your post about US visa. Thanks so much!
1 – the requirements are indicated on the Turkish Embassy Website. I also provided a snapshot of that here on my blog. Didn’t you see?
2 – it’s not really ‘required’, it is just the recommended expenses per day.
3 – Nope, on the Turkish Embassy website, it only states “Birth Certificate (Original)”
4 – During my application, I only submitted Bank Certificates.
Hello Dan,
Thank you so much for answering my questions. i really appreciate it. I saw the snapshot of the requirements but my mother wants to see the requirements on a website. When I went to the website, I could not find any requirements listed for the visa application. I went to this website:https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index . Is there a link that lists down the requirements? Thank you
Dan, I have a very simple query. Can you tell me what your visa start date was? Was it starting from the date you mentioned on which you will be arriving in Turkey or did it start from the date they actually stamped the visa sticker on your passport?
Plus, How much was duration of stay mentioned on the visa? Was it the for the same number of days that you asked for or was it a day or two more than that? or was it according to your travel health insurance.
GOOD QUESTION. The start validity date on my visa sticker is actually NOT the date it was issued. The validity date starts one month after it was released which has 3 days allowance on the itinerary I submitted. For example, if my itinerary starts at 18-Oct, the start validity date on my visa was 15-Oct. It was valid for one month, so in my example the validity ends on 14-Nov. It was valid for one month although on my itinerary I only stated 4 days. My travel insurance is good only for 4 days since I only intend to travel per my itinerary which is 4 days only.
Hope this helps!
Hugs from Armenia,
Dan
Hello.
It means to say the validity of your visa is based on your itinerary? For example, my travel date is scheduled january 27 until jan 30, my visa validity will start january 24 to feb 23?
If that will be my travel dates, is it possible to apply by november?
Thanks.
You’re right on the dates and it’s gonna be one-month valid.
I suggest you start the online pre-application as early as now. Because your appointment date could be somewhere in November or December (depending on the number of applicants.)
Hi Dan,
First of all, thank you for making this very informative blog. It’s going to be my second visit in Turkey this year (if they will grant me another tourist visa) and I just went to the embassy for my interview last week but lo and behold–they won’t accept your application if your middle name isn’t included on the application form. You can only do this by providing your middle name on the pre-application form on their website. – You may add this info on your blog so you could help more applicants like me to have a less hassle life dealing with the Turkish Embassy. Also, I’ve heard from the other applicants that they only accept PSA-issued birth certificates.
May you have more blogs and travels to come!
Thank you Ivy for that additional info.
Hugs from Kazakhstan ??!
I just need some clarification with regards to the flight reservation; did you pay for the actual ticket price you submitted for visa application or not? This is my biggest struggle for the preparation of documents. Since I have to submit a flight reservation online for interview appointment and I also have to submit an original flight reservation on the day of the interview. But here is the problem, most travel agency can only hold a flight reservation as long as 48 hours. So I am really confused what I should do. I hope you could help me. Thank you
Hi Mariz, In my case–I submitted a paid flight booking.
do you have any advise for me for this problem?
Hi. Good Morning po. Two weeks from now i will have my appointment with turkish embassy, i just have a few questions. With regards to the travel insurance, does the embassy require a certain amount that the insurance needs to cover like for schengen it should be like €30000.. for turkish embassy do they require the same or it can be lower than that?? coz mine only covers 500k php.. and another is it also okay to get insurance from pioneer or they have accredited travel insurance partner???
thank you so much if you could give me feed back on this matter
Hi Mariz, please get yourself a travel insurance because I was asked to provide travel insurance during my interview. Read my blog to know what travel insurance I get (I also provided a link on this blog.) Just to be safe, I suggest you get that as well.
Hi there, Happy New Year! May I ask, napansin ko sa visa application form mo sa part ng “Name of host person or host company” na blank yung info. I believe while filling out the form, it’s either hotel or sponsor info ang ilalagay.
Katatapos ko lang kasi mag-fill up ng form and while printing it napansin ko na blank yun part na yun pero complete naman yung info na nilagay ko.
I tried doing the application several times para lang lumabas yung info na pinasok ko, pero wala talaga.
Issue kaya yun?
Happy New Year, Ana Joy!
I didn’t fill it out because my understanding was it only needs to fill out if a host or a host company will fund your travel to Turkey. I just indicate “myself” (since I’m funding it myself)—that’s it!
Regards,
Daniel
Great visa guide! Thank you so much.
Can you also send me your day-to-day itinerary?
You’re welcome, Brian. I just sent it to your email. Kindly check your inbox.
Thank you so much for this blog!! Planning to get a visa too. Please do send me the itinerary you used.
May I also ask how much should be in the bank account (I read somewhere there should be at least 100k, is this true)?
Also about the insurance, some credit card offer travel insurance can I just ask a certificate from them? Or is a separate travel insurance required?
Thank you so much in advance!!! Good luck on your future trips
Hi Tricia,
I just sent it to your email. Kindly check your inbox.
It depends on how many days you’ll spend in Turkey. And there’s no definite amount per Turkish visa requirements. But the standard being followed is European which should be at least 50-60 USD per day.
I don’t think so. Those insurances do not cover medical insurance for foreign trips. Better if you get it from World Nomads.
Thank you so much =)
Hi Dan,
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m looking into travel insurances and I’ve heard of World Nomads on multiple occasions while traveling and it seems to have great reviews, I’m unsure whether you live in the Philippines or Not, But for Filipinos residing in the Philippines, World Nomads seems to not be an option however it leads us to its affiliated AXA travel insurance. Could I possibly get insurance from world nomads?
Also, do you think they would consider a US transit visa? If so, Option 1 would be a better option for me since I have it on an old passport.
Hi Meg,
You’re right. They now have linked World Nomads to AXA here in the Philippines. When I got my travel insurance last year, I still have used World Nomads. Anyways, I just sent WN an email today and I will update you once I received their response.
Is your US transit visa still valid? It was not specified what kind of US visa it is (either transit or tourist) but only states: “…must hold a VALID visa or residence permit from one of the following countries: Schengen area countries, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States. Electronic visas or e-residence permits are NOT accepted.”
I don’t think yours is still valid though (since it is already on your old passport). And if it is valid, till when it will be valid for? Ten years like the usual B1/B2 Business/Tourist Visa? I wasn’t aware a transit visa is granted with a validity that long. =)
Hi Dan! Thanks so much for your detailed blog. So helpful!! I just have some questions on the passport copy. Did you include the biopage and all pages with stamps and visas? Both new and old passports? So it’s basically biopage plus travel history? Really hope to get your inputs. Many thanks 🙂
Hi D,
1. Yes, I did! Although the Turkish website only indicates “passport copy” on the list of requirements, I included them anyway–both the bio page and all the passport pages that have stamps.
2. Yes, both old and new.
Hi Dan! Your blog is perfect! I wanna ask something! My Philipino gf will apply visa! Almost finish all document! However Turkish embassy want Income Tax return! But my gf not work now! Can you help me how/where can she take ITR? Can help us?
Hi Baris,
I am not so sure about that. ITR (Income Tax Return) is a legal document deriving from compensation income from all sources within the Philippines. It is being released annually by the company where the person is working for. Hence, that is something you can’t get without “working” or simply being employed.
It would be best if you contact the Turkish Embassy here in Manila directly and confirm any alternative to that. You can find the Embassy’s contact number in this blog. Better if you call them in the afternoon as they’re quite busy entertaining visa applicants in the morning.
I am assuming your girlfriend had worked before and that’s why she already had savings in her bank account? Her previous ITR might be an alternative.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.
Regards,
Dan
Thanks Dan. My gf worked before! She will call company for ITR. Hope we will got soon! She had all documents except ITR. If she dont have ITR.she can take visa! She got money from her bank account and passbook! Also i sent my bank account paper! My gf called consulate. But they did not give information about that! So i ask that!
Best Regards
Hope she gets it real soon. Let me know how it goes.
Hi Dan! Would like to ask, is the ITR you submitted a certified true copy? Thank you! Loving your posts btw. 🙂
Hi George,
Nope, it’s a scanned copy of the original. Photocopy would also be fine.
You’re welcome:)
Hi Dan,
I am planning to travel to Turkey May 2021. My problem is I will be out of the country from Feb2021 until May2021. Can i schedule the interview as early as mid January? Tourist visa will be valid within 6 months right? The pictures I’m seeing online the validity of the tourist visas are only 3 months. Please clarify this.
Thanks
Hi Gerald, Mine was only valid for 1 month / Single entry. It’s better if you call the Turkish Embassy in Manila to confirm your concern above =)
Hello Ivy, where can I add my Middle name?
Name: or
Surname: ?
Hello Dan,
Where should I put my middle name for pre application?
Name: or
Surname: ?
Hi Dan. Your blog helps a lot of people especially me. I am planning to go to turkey this coming August. Kailan ba ako pwedeng mag apply for turkey visa? Kailangan ba ang CFO since yon ang nababasa ko recently especially kung pupunta ka sa country ng BF mo. My BF is a Turkish National at siya mag sponsor for my travel and expenses doon. Please I need your help. Best regards to you….
Hi Sir Dan,
I have a question? If i apply for tourist visa in Turkey kelangan ba specific ang days ng stay? What if nkalagay sa visa is Duration of stay: just 10 days. And i still want to stay another 5 days? Okay lang ba yun? or do i need to apply for extension?
Hi Tina, yes you need to specify how many days you’re staying in Turkey but don’t worry, they normally give you a month of validity. In my case, I specified that I’ll be staying for only 4 days in Turkey but in the end, they gave me a visa valid for a month.
Hi Sir Dan,
I’m glad i bumped into your blog. I really thought that the consul would give 6 months visa validity, just now i learned that it all depends on your intended duration of stay. I have an appointment this coming August 12, 2021. Sinulat ko dun na travel date is October 22 but would like to travel next year kasi akala ko talaga 6 months ang visa validity.. hindi pala 🙁 Do you think they would give a 6 months visa validity ngayon because of covid?
Hi Yoyie, Based on my experience 1-month validity ang binigay saken. Since Oct 2021 ang sinulat mo as travel date baka within that time frame with a 1-month validity lang din ang ibigay sayo. It is better to call the Turkish Embassy I guess? Or Why don’t just cancel your appointment?
Hello Sir Dan,
I specifically asked via email pero hindi nya sinagot ang question ko 🙂 He/She only messaged me this “Due to there is no visa extension, new visa application needs to be made with the same procedure” Tinanong ko din kasi how to apply for a visa extension.
I am applying a visa for my child ‘cuz he is not eligible for an Evisa. I already got mine and Evisa is valid for 6 months. I am going to cancel my child’s visa application, thank you for your advice ?
I guess traveling within this year is just a dream.. covid is real 🙁
Thank you and stay safe always.
Hi Yoyie, sorry to hear that. But I agree, just wait na lang muna until the situation improves. Although we don’t know when, that’s all we can do for now. Thank you for the update and stay safe as well. Hugs from Thailand. =)
hi dan
i was just in turkish embassy this morning. i provided all the necessary documents i think they will need to support my travel. they took my passport and gave me a stub after 1 week. does this mean i am approved?
Hi Belle, Most likely you are approved! I got the same experience actually. Well, mine is a bit different but normally applicants will be given a stub for them to claim the passport with the ‘Turkish visa’ in it after a week or two. =) Since you basically have provided the necessary documents, I don’t think there will be a reason for them to reject you. If you want to know my full experience of getting my Turkish visa, you can read this article. =)
Hello Dan,
Tried sending you a DM in FB and was directed to inquire here.
Thanks for your detailed blog above.
Question po – do you think it’s smart na mag try ako mag process kumuha ng tourist turkey visa ngayon (end of Nov na) and ang target date of visit ay 2nd week of January?
2. My chance po kaya ma approve kht na this is the 1st time to travel internationally? I also dont have an ITR ksi kaka register ko lng sa BIR (I work freelance VA)
3. Do you think it would be best to seek assistance visa agency or kaya naman kahit ako na mag lakad following yung steps mo above po?
Thanks,
Hello Yanna,
1. It took me almost two months to get my Turkish visa from the day I submitted my online pre-application form. But some got it after a little over a month. So please be mindful of your timing and travel schedule.
2. I think so, as long as you can show that you are able to finance your travels. If you don’t have the ITR, then ensure to include your employment certificate. They did not specify the documents for the item on “proof of income” but I did attach my ITR under “Proof of Income” together with my bank certificate and photocopies of my passbook.
3. Personally, I would advise you to travel to Southeast Asia first so as to at least get a travel stamp prior to traveling far or traveling to a country that requires a visa. Otherwise, you’d be subject to a lot of questions from our immigration officers. Also, I am not really a fan of travel agencies and never utilized them in any of my travels abroad, but go ahead and explore that option as well. All in all, it really boils down to what is convenient for you.
Hope this helps=)
hi! do you know how i can get a flight reservation/dummy ticket? tried looking for services online but cant find any (that’s reliable) is it better to apply via a travel agency?
Hi Dan,
do you have any idea if true na hindi na raw po pwede ang DIY visa application to Turkish Embassy at need na daw po to use an agency?
Hi Dan,
I’m from Albay, kapwa Bikolano..
By the way, during your interview, did you submit the original passport and keep them with the consulate until the release of the visa?
Hi Lei, saen ka sa Bicol?
Yes, they took my passport since the visa sticker is going to be pasted in one of the pages of your passport.