Turkey eVisa for Vietnamese Citizens: Requirements & Apply

Vietnamese citizens traveling with an ordinary passport need a visa to enter Türkiye and may apply for a Turkey eVisa for eligible tourism or business trips. Since 1 September 2025, Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders have been able to use Türkiye’s electronic visa application system. The eVisa is valid for 180 days and allows a maximum stay of 30 days within that period.

The exact eligibility conditions displayed during an application can depend on the applicant’s details. Vietnamese travelers should therefore check the current requirements for their passport and travel dates before submitting an application.

Requirement	Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders
Visa required?	Yes
Turkey eVisa available?	Yes, subject to the applicable eVisa criteria
Travel purpose	Tourism or commerce
eVisa validity	180 days
Maximum permitted stay	30 days
Visa on arrival	Not available for Vietnamese citizens
Work or study allowed with eVisa?	No

Verify your Turkey eVisa eligibility before making travel arrangements that depend on receiving a visa.

Can Vietnamese Citizens Get a Turkey eVisa?

Yes. Vietnamese citizens holding ordinary passports may apply for a Turkey eVisa for eligible travel to Türkiye. The Turkish Embassy in Hanoi announced that this option became available to Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders from 1 September 2025.

However, being able to apply does not mean every application automatically qualifies or will be approved. The official eVisa system may display additional criteria after the traveler selects Vietnam, the relevant travel document and travel dates.

The Turkey eVisa is intended for tourism and commerce. Vietnamese citizens planning to work, study, reside in Türkiye or travel for another purpose requiring a different authorization should use the appropriate visa route instead.

Check Your Turkey eVisa Eligibility Before Applying

Before starting a Turkey eVisa application for Vietnamese citizens, check the current conditions attached to your individual application.

Passport

Apply using the Vietnamese passport you intend to carry to Türkiye. Your application details must correspond with that travel document.

Türkiye's eVisa guidance states that travelers generally need a passport or qualifying travel document that remains valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted duration of stay. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also recommends having a passport valid for at least six months from arrival.

If you replace or renew your passport after obtaining an eVisa, check whether a new application is required before traveling.

Supporting documents

The official eVisa application process can display additional nationality-specific requirements. If your application asks for a supporting visa, residence permit or another document, make sure you satisfy the exact condition shown before continuing.

Where a supporting visa or residence permit is required, it must remain valid on the date you enter Türkiye. A previously used or unused single-entry supporting visa can qualify when its validity covers your Türkiye entry date, but an eVisa issued by another country does not count as a supporting visa.

Do not assume that an old checklist or another traveler's application has the same requirements as yours. Follow the conditions displayed for your passport and travel dates.

Travel conditions

Depending on the criteria shown in the official application process, additional conditions may apply to a particular traveler. These should be checked during the eligibility stage rather than assumed in advance.

Before applying, confirm:

• your passport and travel-document type;
• your intended arrival date;
• that your trip is for an eVisa-permitted purpose;
• any additional eligibility conditions displayed for your application; and
• that any supporting document requested remains valid for the required period.

Check Turkey e-Visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens

What Should Vietnamese Travelers Prepare Before Applying?

Preparing your information before opening the application can reduce avoidable errors.

Start with the Vietnamese passport you will use for the trip. You will need to enter personal and passport information accurately, so copy names, passport numbers and dates directly from the document rather than relying on memory.

You should also have:

• your planned travel dates;
• an accessible email address;
• the information needed to make the applicable online payment;
• any supporting visa or residence permit requested by the eligibility flow; and
• other travel documents required by the conditions displayed for your application.

Each traveler must satisfy the applicable entry-document requirements individually. This includes children and infants.

Your Turkey eVisa Application Journey from Vietnam

The Turkey eVisa application for Vietnamese citizens is completed online for travelers who meet the applicable conditions.

• Step 1: Apply for a Turkish eVisa online at "Apply Turkey eVisa ". This form asks for eVisa information (number of visas, kind of visa, processing time) as well as personal information (full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, arrival/departure date).
• Step 2: Make an online payment for the eVisa application fee. You have two alternatives for paying the visa processing fee: electronic transactions (Visa, Master Card, PayPal, or American Express) or wire transfer (HSBC transaction).
• Step 3: You will be notified via email of the outcome of your Turkey eVisa application.
• Step 4: Get an e-visa stamp in your passport.

You should print a copy of your e-visa and carry it with you when you go to Turkey. When you arrive in Turkey, immigration officers may require you to present it to them in specific cases.

A regular eVisa can also be obtained via the Turkish Embassy in Vietnam.

How to apply for a Turkey Visa for Vietnamese citizens?

What Happens After Your Turkey eVisa Is Approved?

Approval is not the final step in preparing for your trip. Check the issued eVisa against your passport and travel plans before departure.

When traveling, keep available:

• the passport used for the eVisa application;
• your issued Turkey eVisa;
• any supporting visa or residence permit required for your eligibility, where applicable; and
• other travel evidence required under the conditions of your trip.

An eVisa authorizes travel under its stated conditions but does not guarantee admission. Turkish border authorities make the final decision on entry.

Vietnamese travelers should also note that Türkiye's official eVisa guidance lists Vietnam among the nationalities that can obtain an eVisa but are not eligible for a visa on arrival. Obtain the required travel authorization before departure rather than planning to arrange an eVisa at the Turkish border.

Understand Your Turkey eVisa Before You Travel

Three concepts are especially important when reading your eVisa: validity, permitted stay and purpose.

Validity

The Turkey eVisa available to Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders is valid for 180 days. This is the period in which the issued eVisa can be used according to its conditions.

Permitted stay

The maximum permitted stay is 30 days within the eVisa's 180-day validity period.

A 180-day validity period therefore does not mean that a Vietnamese traveler may remain in Türkiye for 180 days. Visa validity and permitted stay are different.

Purpose of travel

A Turkey eVisa is for tourism or commerce. It is not the appropriate authorization for employment, study or residence in Türkiye.

Travelers with those purposes should follow the relevant visa or permit procedure through the competent Turkish authorities.

Plan Your Application Around Your Travel Date

Do not leave a visa application until departure day. Applying with time to review the information and respond to any document or eligibility issue can reduce unnecessary travel disruption.

TurkeyImmigration.org currently offers different processing options through its application service. Available options and estimated handling targets are displayed during the application process and may vary. Processing estimates should not be treated as guaranteed approval times because the final visa decision remains with the relevant Turkish authorities.

If your departure date is close, first check your eligibility and the processing options currently available rather than assuming that an expedited option guarantees an eVisa by a particular time.

For a trip that requires a different visa route, Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends applying well in advance and notes that visa applications may need to be made at least one month before planned travel to avoid problems caused by processing delays.

Turkey eVisa Costs for Vietnamese Citizens

The amount payable for a Turkey eVisa application can include different types of charges depending on the route used.

A government visa fee is associated with the visa application itself where applicable. A service fee is a separate charge when a traveler chooses assistance from a private visa service.

TurkeyImmigration.org is a private visa application assistance service. Any service charge should therefore be distinguished from the government eVisa fee.

Because charges can depend on nationality, application details and the processing or assistance option selected, check the applicable fees before completing payment rather than relying on an older fixed amount.

Common Application Mistakes Vietnamese Travelers Should Avoid

Small inconsistencies can create problems in an eVisa application or when traveling. Vietnamese applicants should pay particular attention to these common errors:

• Entering passport details incorrectly. Copy the information directly from the passport you will use for travel.
• Confusing validity with permitted stay. A 180-day eVisa validity period does not permit a 180-day stay; the maximum stay for Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders is 30 days.
• Ignoring additional eligibility conditions. Complete the current eligibility check and satisfy any criteria displayed for your application.
• Using an invalid supporting document. If a supporting visa or residence permit is required, check that it meets the stated conditions and remains valid when you enter Türkiye.
• Assuming another country's eVisa is a qualifying supporting visa. Official Türkiye eVisa guidance states that eVisas from other countries are not accepted as supporting visas.
• Applying with one passport and traveling with another. The eVisa information must correspond with the passport presented for travel.
• Using an eVisa for the wrong purpose. Work and study require the appropriate alternative visa route.
• Planning to obtain a visa on arrival. Vietnamese citizens listed as eVisa-eligible are not eligible for Türkiye's visa-on-arrival facility.

Reviewing these points before submission is usually easier than discovering a mismatch close to departure.

Which Turkey Visa Option Fits Your Trip?

For a Vietnamese ordinary-passport holder visiting Türkiye for tourism or commerce, the eVisa may be the appropriate route when the traveler satisfies the current application criteria.

The eVisa is not the right option in every situation.

Consider the eVisa route when:

• you hold an eligible Vietnamese ordinary passport;
• your purpose is tourism or commerce;
• your planned stay fits within the eVisa conditions; and
• you meet all additional criteria displayed during the application.

Check an alternative Turkish visa route when:

• you do not satisfy the eVisa eligibility conditions;
• you intend to work or study;
• you plan to travel for a purpose not covered by an eVisa; or
• your intended stay cannot be accommodated under the eVisa.

Travelers who cannot use the eVisa should check the appropriate visa procedure with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Turkish embassy or consulate.

Turkey eVisa Questions from Vietnamese Travelers

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Yes. Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders require a visa for travel to Türkiye. Eligible travelers may apply electronically through Türkiye's eVisa system for qualifying tourism or business trips.

How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Türkiye with an eVisa?

The Turkish Embassy in Hanoi states that the eVisa for Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders is valid for 180 days and permits a maximum stay of 30 days within that period. The 180-day validity period should not be confused with the permitted length of stay.

Can Vietnamese citizens get a Turkey visa on arrival?

No. Türkiye's official eVisa guidance specifically lists Vietnam among the nationalities that may obtain an eVisa but are not eligible for a visa on arrival. Vietnamese travelers who require a visa should arrange the appropriate authorization before traveling.

Can I use a Turkey eVisa to work or study?

No. Türkiye's eVisa is intended for tourism and commerce. Vietnamese citizens traveling for work, study or another purpose outside the eVisa scheme need to follow the appropriate visa or permit route.

Does receiving a Turkey eVisa guarantee entry?

No. An approved eVisa does not guarantee admission to Türkiye. The traveler must still satisfy applicable entry requirements, and Turkish border authorities make the final decision on admission.

Does my child need a separate Turkey eVisa?

Each traveler must have the travel authorization required for that person, including children and infants. Parents should check and complete the applicable eVisa requirements for every child traveling with them.

Check your Turkey eVisa eligibility using your Vietnamese passport details and planned travel dates before starting an 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.