Turkey Visa for Afghan Citizens: eVisa Requirements

Afghan citizens need a visa to travel to Türkiye. Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders may qualify for a single-entry Turkey eVisa if they hold a qualifying visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland and meet the other conditions applicable to their application. The eVisa is for eligible tourism or commerce trips.

Because eligibility is conditional, having an Afghan passport alone does not mean that you can obtain a Turkey eVisa.

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Yes. Afghan citizens need a visa to enter Türkiye. For ordinary, special, and service passport holders, an online Turkey eVisa may be available when the traveler has a qualifying supporting visa or residence permit and satisfies the other current eVisa conditions. Travelers who do not qualify for the eVisa need to use the appropriate alternative Turkish visa route.

Check before applying: Verify your Turkey eVisa eligibility based on your passport and current travel circumstances.

Who is eligible for a Turkey eVisa from Afghanistan?

A Turkey eVisa for Afghan citizens is conditional. According to the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders may obtain a single-entry eVisa when they have a valid qualifying supporting document and meet the additional conditions of the eVisa system.

The key supporting-document requirement is a valid:

• visa issued by a Schengen country, the United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland; or
• residence permit issued by one of those jurisdictions.

The supporting document must satisfy the conditions applicable when the traveler enters Türkiye. An eVisa issued by another country should not be treated as a qualifying supporting visa. The official Türkiye eVisa guidance requires the supporting visa or residence permit to remain valid on the date of entry.

Afghan applicants may also be asked to confirm additional travel conditions in the official eVisa application flow. These can concern matters such as a return ticket, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Travelers should check the criteria displayed for their specific application rather than relying on an older checklist, because conditional eVisa requirements can change.

Important: The Ministry's Afghanistan rule does not say that every Afghan citizen automatically qualifies for an eVisa. The sup

Does a Schengen, US, UK, or Irish eVisa qualify?

Do not assume that an electronic visa from another country is acceptable as the supporting document. Türkiye's eVisa rules distinguish qualifying conventional visas or residence permits from eVisas issued by other countries.

Type of Turkey e-visa for Afghan citizens

Turkey eVisa requirements for Afghan citizens

Afghan travelers who qualify for the online route should prepare the information and documents required for the Turkey eVisa application for Afghan citizens.

Afghan passport

Use the passport with which you intend to enter Türkiye. The information entered in the eVisa application must correspond with that passport.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises travelers to hold a passport valid for at least six months from their date of arrival. Turkish entry law also contains minimum travel-document validity rules linked to the authorized duration of stay.

If you obtain a new passport after receiving an eVisa, check whether a new application is required rather than attempting to travel with mismatched eVisa and passport details.

Qualifying supporting visa or residence permit

For the conditional Afghan eVisa route, you need a qualifying valid visa or residence permit from:

• a Schengen country;
• the United States;
• the United Kingdom; or
• Ireland.

The document must meet the official supporting-document criteria and remain valid for the required period, including on the date of entry into Türkiye.

Eligible purpose of travel

Türkiye's eVisa is intended for tourism or commerce. It cannot be used as a substitute for the appropriate visa or permit for employment, study, or other purposes requiring a different immigration route.

Supporting travel conditions

Conditional eVisa applicants may have to confirm additional travel requirements during the application process. Depending on the conditions currently displayed for an Afghan applicant, these can include evidence relating to return travel, accommodation, or financial means.

Check the current criteria before submitting the application. Do not assume that an old online checklist remains valid for your travel date.

Email and payment details

Use an accessible email address so you can receive application communications and, when issued, the electronic visa document.

You will also need an accepted payment method for the applicable charges. If you choose TurkeyImmigration.org's private application assistance service, review both the applicable visa-related charge and the separate commercial service charges before payment.

How to apply for a Turkey eVisa from Afghanistan

Eligible Afghan citizens can complete the eVisa process online. Before starting, confirm that you meet the conditional eligibility requirements.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Confirm your passport type, travel purpose, supporting visa or residence permit, and any additional conditions shown for your application.

Do not continue under the eVisa route if you do not meet all required eligibility conditions.

Step 2: Complete the online application

Enter your personal, passport, and travel information carefully. Names, passport number, dates, and other identifying information should match the passport you will use to travel.

Step 3: Review the details and pay

Check the application before making payment. Incorrect passport information can make an issued eVisa unusable for travel.

When using a private assistance service, review the government/eVisa-related charge and commercial service charges separately.

Step 4: Receive and check the issued eVisa

If the application is approved, the eVisa is issued electronically. Check the document immediately, including the passport information, validity dates, permitted stay, and number of entries.

Keep an electronic or printed copy available during travel together with your passport and any supporting document on which your eligibility depends.

Eligible travelers who want private application assistance can continue to the Turkey eVisa application form.

Turkey eVisa application from Afghanistan

Turkey eVisa validity and permitted stay for Afghan citizens

Three terms are important when reading a Turkey eVisa:

Term	What it means
Visa validity	The period during which the issued eVisa can be used according to its stated dates
Permitted stay	The maximum period you are authorized to remain in Türkiye under the eVisa
Number of entries	How many times the visa permits entry during its validity

For Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders who meet the conditions, the Ministry currently describes the available document as a single-entry eVisa for one month.

However, travelers should not treat “one month” as proof that the visa validity window and permitted duration of stay are identical. These are separate concepts. Check the dates and duration printed on the eVisa actually issued to you before arranging travel.

A single-entry eVisa can be used for one qualifying entry. It does not become a multiple-entry authorization simply because time remains within the document's validity period.

An eVisa also does not guarantee admission. Turkish border authorities make the final entry decision.

What if I am not eligible for a Turkey eVisa?

If you do not meet the conditional Turkey eVisa requirements for Afghan citizens, do not submit an eVisa application on the assumption that the supporting requirements can be completed later.

For example, an Afghan traveler without the required qualifying supporting visa or residence permit should check the appropriate regular visa route through the Turkish authorities.

You can:

1. confirm your current eligibility through the official Türkiye eVisa system;
2. review the visa regime published by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
3. contact the appropriate Turkish embassy or consulate about the visa route for your travel purpose.

This is particularly important for applicants traveling for work, study, residence, or another purpose outside tourism or commerce, because the eVisa is not the appropriate authorization for those activities.

Do not buy a supporting visa solely on the assumption that it will automatically make you eligible for a Turkish eVisa. The supporting document and all other conditions must satisfy the rules applicable to your application.

Turkey eVisa fees and processing

The cost of applying should be understood as separate types of charges rather than one universal “Turkey visa fee.”

Government or eVisa fee

The applicable eVisa charge can depend on nationality and the application route. Check the amount displayed for your application before payment rather than relying on an old fixed price.

TurkeyImmigration.org service fee

TurkeyImmigration.org is a private visa application assistance service. Travelers who choose this service pay a separate commercial service fee for application assistance in addition to applicable visa-related charges. The website's current fee page lists its standard eVisa assistance service from US$55 to US$69 per person depending on group size, with additional charges for faster commercial processing options.

Because pricing can change, check the current Turkey visa fees and the total shown at checkout before paying.

Processing options

TurkeyImmigration.org currently displays three commercial processing options:

• Normal: estimated within 2 business days;
• Urgent: estimated within 24 hours;
• Super Urgent: an expedited target of within 2 hours.

These are service handling targets and should not be interpreted as guaranteed Turkish government approval times. An expedited service option cannot waive eligibility requirements or guarantee that an eVisa will be issued.

See the current Turkey eVisa processing options before selecting a service.

TurkeyImmigration.org is an independent commercial visa application assistance service and is not affiliated with the Government of Türkiye. Eligible travelers may apply directly through Türkiye's official eVisa system. Turkey Immigration Services may charge commercial service fees for assistance in addition to applicable government fees.

FAQs about Turkey visas for Afghan citizens

Can Afghan citizens apply for a Turkey eVisa?

Some can. Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders may qualify for a single-entry eVisa when they have a valid qualifying Schengen, US, UK, or Irish visa or residence permit and satisfy the other conditions applicable to the eVisa application. Afghan nationality alone does not establish eVisa eligibility.

Can I get a Turkey eVisa without a supporting visa or residence permit?

The conditional eVisa route described by the Turkish Ministry for Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders requires a qualifying supporting visa or residence permit. If you do not have one, check the appropriate regular visa route through the Turkish authorities rather than assuming you can apply for an eVisa.

Which countries' visas or residence permits can support an Afghan eVisa application?

For the conditional route described by the Ministry, the qualifying supporting document is a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland. Check that your particular document satisfies the official validity criteria before applying.

Can Afghan citizens use a Turkey eVisa for work or study?

No. Türkiye's eVisa system is for eligible tourism or commerce travel. Afghan citizens planning to work or study in Türkiye need to follow the appropriate visa route through the relevant Turkish authorities.

Is the Turkey eVisa for Afghan citizens single or multiple entry?

The Ministry currently describes the conditional eVisa available to qualifying Afghan ordinary, special, and service passport holders as single entry. Always check the entry entitlement printed on the eVisa issued to you.

Does having a Turkey eVisa guarantee entry?

No. An issued eVisa authorizes travel under its stated conditions but does not guarantee admission to Türkiye. The traveler must continue to meet the applicable entry conditions, and Turkish border authorities make the final decision on admission.

What should I do if I do not qualify for the Turkey eVisa?

Check the visa route applicable to your travel purpose with the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Turkish embassy or consulate. Do not submit a conditional eVisa application if you cannot satisfy its requirements.

Next step: Check your Turkey visa requirements and verify that you meet all current eVisa conditions before applying.