Turkey eVisa for Sri Lankan Citizens: Requirements & Application

Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to travel to Türkiye. For tourism or commerce, a Turkey eVisa may be available to Sri Lankan passport holders who have a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland and meet the other conditions shown during the official eVisa application process.

Travelers who do not meet the eVisa eligibility conditions should use the appropriate regular Turkish visa route instead of submitting an eVisa application.

Quick eligibility check

Requirement	Sri Lankan citizens
Visa required for Türkiye?	Yes
Turkey eVisa available?	Conditionally
Qualifying supporting document	Valid Schengen, U.S., UK, or Irish visa or residence permit
Main eVisa purposes	Tourism or commerce
Visa on arrival	Not available for Sri Lankan citizens
Work or study with an eVisa	No

The exact conditions displayed by the official Türkiye eVisa system should always be checked before applying because eVisa eligibility depends on the applicant's passport and supporting documents.

Check your Turkey eVisa eligibility before applying: https://www.turkeyimmigration.org/check-requirements/

Do Sri Lankan Citizens Need a Visa for Türkiye?

Yes. Sri Lankan ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Türkiye. Sri Lankan nationals who hold a qualifying valid Schengen, U.S., UK, or Irish visa or residence permit may be eligible to obtain a Turkey eVisa online.

The eVisa is intended for eligible tourism or commercial travel. Travelers going to Türkiye for work, study, residence, or another purpose outside the eVisa system need to follow the appropriate visa procedure through the Turkish authorities.

Who Is Eligible for a Turkey eVisa from Sri Lanka?

Turkey eVisa eligibility for Sri Lankan citizens is conditional rather than automatic. Holding a Sri Lankan passport alone does not make a traveler eligible.

A Sri Lankan traveler should first confirm that the passport and supporting-document conditions presented by the official Türkiye eVisa application system are satisfied.

Supporting visa or residence permit requirement

A key Turkey eVisa requirement for Sri Lankan citizens is a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen country, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland.

The official eVisa guidance states that the supporting visa or residence permit must still be valid on the date the traveler enters Türkiye. A previously used or unused single-entry visa can serve as a supporting document if it remains valid for the Türkiye entry date. However, an eVisa issued by another country is not accepted as the supporting visa.

Applicants should enter the supporting-document information accurately and travel with the document on which their eligibility depends.

Who should apply for a regular Turkish visa instead?

A Sri Lankan citizen should investigate the regular Turkish visa route if they:

• do not have the qualifying supporting visa or residence permit required for their eVisa application;
• do not satisfy another condition presented by the official eVisa system;
• plan to work, study, or reside in Türkiye;
• need a visa category or travel purpose not covered by the eVisa system.

Regular visa applications are handled through the relevant Turkish diplomatic or consular route. The official eVisa is not a substitute for a work, study, or residence visa.

Turkey eVisa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens

The Turkey eVisa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens begin with a valid passport and qualifying supporting document. Applicants must also provide accurate personal, passport, and travel information during the online application.

Passport

Use the same Sri Lankan passport for the eVisa application and travel to Türkiye. The information entered in the application must correspond with the travel document.

Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises travelers to have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. Turkish entry law also generally requires a travel document to remain valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted duration of stay, subject to applicable exemptions.

If a traveler obtains a new passport after receiving an eVisa, the traveler should verify whether a new eVisa application is required before departure.

Supporting document

Sri Lankan applicants using the conditional eVisa route need the qualifying visa or residence permit specified by the Turkish authorities. The supporting document must remain valid when the traveler enters Türkiye.

Do not assume that an electronic visa issued by another country qualifies. The official Türkiye eVisa FAQ specifically states that other countries' eVisas are not accepted as supporting documents.

Email, payment and travel information

For an online Turkey eVisa application, applicants should be ready to provide:

• personal and passport information;
• intended travel dates and other information requested on the application;
• details of the qualifying supporting visa or residence permit;
• an accessible email address for application communications and the issued document;
• an accepted electronic payment method.

Applicants should also review any additional conditions displayed for a Sri Lankan passport in the official application flow before making payment. Requirements can change, so conditions that are not currently displayed for the applicant should not be assumed.

Turkey eVisa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens

How to Apply for a Turkey eVisa from Sri Lanka

The Turkey eVisa application for Sri Lankan citizens is completed online when the traveler meets the applicable eligibility conditions.

Step 1: Check eligibility

Confirm that you are eligible before starting the application. In particular, check that your qualifying Schengen, U.S., UK, or Irish visa or residence permit will remain valid when you enter Türkiye.

You can check Turkey visa requirements before proceeding.

Step 2: Complete the application

Enter your nationality, passport details, personal information and intended travel information. Supply supporting-document details where requested.

All information should match the documents you intend to use for travel.

Step 3: Review your information

Check names, passport number, passport dates, date of birth and supporting-document information carefully before submission.

Errors in passport or personal details can affect the usability of an issued eVisa and may require a new application.

Step 4: Pay the applicable fees

Pay the charges shown for the selected application route. Travelers using TurkeyImmigration.org should review both the applicable government-related charge and the separate commercial service fee before completing payment.

Step 5: Receive and download the eVisa

When an eVisa is issued, check the document carefully against your passport and travel plans. Keep an electronic or printed copy accessible during travel.

An eVisa is travel authorization, but it does not guarantee admission to Türkiye. The final entry decision remains with Turkish border authorities.

Turkey eVisa Validity and Length of Stay for Sri Lankan Citizens

TurkeyImmigration.org's current fee information lists its Sri Lanka eVisa product as single-entry with a stay of up to 30 days. Travelers should confirm the exact validity dates and permitted stay shown on the eVisa issued for their individual application before traveling.

It is important to distinguish two terms:

• Validity period is the period during which the eVisa can be used for entry.
• Permitted stay is the maximum period the traveler is allowed to remain in Türkiye under that visa.

Do not calculate your departure date from a generic visa-validity period. Follow the conditions and dates stated on the issued eVisa.

Sri Lankan travelers should also note that the official Türkiye eVisa FAQ lists Sri Lanka among the nationalities that cannot obtain a visa on arrival, so the required visa should be arranged before travel.

Cost of Turkey eVisa for Sri Lankans and processing time

Turkey eVisa Fees and Processing

The cost of a Turkey eVisa application through TurkeyImmigration.org can include separate government-related and commercial service charges.

Government eVisa fee

The government eVisa charge is associated with the official visa application route. The amount can depend on nationality and the visa available to the applicant.

TurkeyImmigration.org currently displays a US$70 “Government & admin fee” for its Sri Lanka single-entry, 30-day product. This commercial-site figure should not be described as the pure government eVisa fee because TurkeyImmigration.org states that its “Government & admin fee” combines the official government charge with administrative and other costs.

For the amount charged when applying directly through the Government of Türkiye, applicants should check the official eVisa portal at the time of application.

TurkeyImmigration.org service fee

TurkeyImmigration.org charges a separate commercial service fee for application assistance. Its current fee page lists the normal eVisa service fee from US$69 for one applicant, with lower per-person normal-service rates for larger groups. Urgent and super-urgent handling carry additional service charges.

Current processing options displayed by the service include:

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

These are commercial processing or handling targets, not guarantees that the Turkish authorities will approve an application within that period. Travelers should check the current price and available processing option before payment.

Review Turkey visa fees or check processing information before submitting an application.

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 application assistance in addition to applicable government fees.

Turkey eVisa FAQs for Sri Lankan Citizens

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a Turkey eVisa?

Yes, but eligibility is conditional. Sri Lankan citizens with a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland may be eligible for a Turkey eVisa. Applicants must also satisfy the conditions presented by the official Türkiye eVisa system for their application.

Can I use a Schengen eVisa as my supporting document?

No. The official Türkiye eVisa guidance states that eVisas issued by other countries are not accepted as supporting documents. A qualifying visa or residence permit must meet the official supporting-document rules and remain valid on the date you enter Türkiye.

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a Turkey visa on arrival?

No. The official Türkiye eVisa FAQ specifically includes Sri Lanka among the nationalities that are not eligible for a visa on arrival. Sri Lankan travelers who require a visa should obtain the appropriate authorization before traveling.

Can I use a Turkey eVisa to work or study?

No. Türkiye's eVisa is for eligible tourism or commercial travel. Sri Lankan citizens traveling for work, study, residence or another purpose outside the eVisa system should obtain the appropriate visa through the relevant Turkish authorities.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay with a Turkey eVisa?

TurkeyImmigration.org currently lists its Sri Lanka eVisa product as a single-entry visa permitting a stay of up to 30 days. Applicants should rely on the exact permitted stay and validity dates stated on their issued eVisa and verify the current official conditions before travel.

Does having a Turkey eVisa guarantee entry?

No. An issued eVisa allows an eligible traveler to travel under the applicable visa conditions, but it does not guarantee admission. Turkish border authorities make the final decision on entry, and travelers should carry the passport and supporting documents connected with their application.

What if I do not have a Schengen, U.S., UK or Irish visa or residence permit?

A Sri Lankan traveler who does not hold the qualifying supporting document should not assume they can use the eVisa route. Check the appropriate regular Turkish visa procedure with the Turkish authorities or a Turkish embassy or consulate.

Ready to continue? First verify your Turkey eVisa eligibility. If you meet all current conditions, you can start a Turkey eVisa application.

TurkeyImmigration.org is a private visa application assistance service and is not affiliated with the Government of Türkiye. Travelers may also apply through the official government eVisa portal when eligible.