Turkey Visa for Philippines Citizens

Turkey Visa for Philippines Citizens

Turkey visa process is a process that Philippines citizens who will come to Turkey with the aim of not exceeding 90 days should apply to. Documents to be submitted by the applicant during the applications, fees to be paid, etc., vary according to the type of visa the Philippines citizens is applying to.

A visa can be defined as a foreigner requesting an entry permit from the authorities of that country before entering the country of travel. However, the fact that a foreigner has a visa does not mean that he/she can obtain an unconditional entry permit to that country. The security officials at the border control can cancel the entry permit to the country if they deem necessary. Turkey visa varies depending on the bilateral visa agreement between Turkey and other foreign countries.

The Turkey visa that can be obtained from the Turkish representative authorities abroad can also be obtained online in the form of electronic visa. The list of countries that are eligible for Turkey e-visa is announced by the authorities of the Republic of Turkey from time to time. For Philippines citizens, there is a provision for conditional e-visa to Turkey.

The maximum time period that a Philippines citizen that visits Turkey with a Turkey visa and/or under the scope of visa exemption is valid for 180 days in total, but you can stay in Turkey for a maximum period of 30 days out of those 180 days. Foreign nationals coming to Turkey with a Turkey visa and/or visa exemption cannot remain in the country longer than 90 days. Philippines nationals who want to come to Turkey for a stay that will be longer than 90 days must take appropriate residence permit to do so. Citizens of countries that do not have visa exemptions must pay a visa fee when entering the country or when applying for a visa. Citizens of countries that do not have a visa must pay a visa fee when entering the country or when applying for a visa. You can contact Inforeigner visa consultants before applying to get information about visa fee amounts. With the assistance of Inforeigner visa consultants, all the bureaucratic procedures with Turkey in the process of visa application are carried out by professional visa consultancy services. The documents requested during the application will vary depending on the purpose of travel, such as touristic or business. It is sufficient for the person to submit the documents proving the purpose of travel to the Inforeigner applicant.

Turkey E-visa

Turkey E-visa application is a new implementation that is the technologically improved version of the previous period’s label or stamped visa that was given at the Turkey border crossing. With an E-visa, the person who will enter Turkey does not have to submit physical documents to the Turkish foreign missions in their countries. The application is made online via the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey through the portal of the e-visa. The result of the e-visa application is sent to the e-mail address specified by the applicant during the application process. The Turkish online visa application is preferred in order to reduce the workload of the Turkish foreign missions abroad. The visa sent to the person’s e-mail as a result of the application must be preserved during the entirety of the trip. It is sufficient to the show the print-out of this e-mailed document to the authorized officers at border control check-points. However, it should not be forgotten that the visa does not allow the holder of the visa to enter the country unconditionally. Border security officers may prevent the person from entering the country, if deemed necessary. It is the legal right of border guard officers.

The Turkey e-visa application can be made only for the purposes of touristic, business or visiting purposes. Philippines citizens who want to come to Turkey in order to stay more than 90 days for purposes like work, education, family reunfication, etc., cannot apply for an e-visa. Indonesian citizens who will visit Turkey to stay for more than 90 days are required to document their purpose of visit and apply via the Turkish foreign mission in their country.

To apply for an e-visa, a passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. Persons with a travel document instead of a passport, must apply for a visa from the Turkish foreign representative offices, they cannot apply for an e-visa.

E-Visa Application

Turkey E-visa regime began to be implemented in 2013. Applications can be made through the system in Turkish, English, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. Citizens of countries that are not within the scope of visa fee exemption can pay their visa fees with payment instruments such as visa or mastercard during the application. For applications made through Inforeigner visa consultants, all payment procedures and application procedures are completed by our experts and the approved visa is sent to your e-mail address.

People who entered the country with Turkey E-visa application, when they decide to stay here for purposes such as work or education, regardless of the validity period of their visa, must obtain a residence or work permit from the competent authorities located at the closest point to them.

Turkey Visa Fees for Philippines citizens

Visa applications made via Turkey’s foreign missions located abroad, the following fees amount has been determined by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only authority to decide on how much visa fee will be charged from the citizen of which country on the basis of reciprocity. The Turkey E-visa fee for Philippines nationals for single entry is 20 USD and for printed visa the fee is 80 USD.

Before applying, it is sufficient to send your passport information to your Inforeigner visa consultant to learn the fee information. The right to make changes to the e-visa fee belongs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.

Visa Procedures at the Turkish Foreign Missions

Persons who cannot benefit from the e-visa application or who want to obtain their visa from the Turkish foreign representatives in Indonesian can make a standard visa application process by preparing the necessary documents and application forms. During the application process the fundamental purpose of travel to Turkey must be proven with documents. The following documents must be submitted for visa applications to the foreign representative offices;

• Passport (valid for at least 6 more months from the end of the trip)
• 2 biometric photos
• Commercial invitations (if application is made for Turkey business visa)
• Document that the person can cover travel expenses or
• Financial documents that the invitee will cover travel expenses
• Hotel and flight reservations
• Documentation that visa holder will depart from Turkey after visa expiry
• Travel health insurance covering the entire travel time (must start one day before the trip and end the day after)

The documents mentioned above are general documents. A list documents suitable for personal information can be requested by contacting the relevant Turkish Consulate. Evaluation duration varies depending on the workload of the Consulate, nationality of the applicant, etc. Providing the documents requested by the Consulate in full will prevent delays during the evaluation period.

Turkey Visa Types for Philippines Citizens

Tourist Visa for Philippines Citizens

It is the tüpe of visa that Philippines citizens who will come to Turkey for touristic purposes must apply to. Philippines citizens who do not benefit from visa exemption, must apply for a touristic visa before entering Turkey. Tourist visa applications can be made from Turkish foreign representative offices abroad or via e-visa. Citizens of countries that are not subject to e-visa application should apply to the Turkish representative office in their country and get a visa on their passport. The visa provides a maximum stay of 90 days in a period of 180 days. Foreigners who do not have the opportunity to apply for an e-visa must submit passports, photographs, documents suitable for the purpose of travel, hotel flight reservation, documented proof of sufficient finances and travel health insurance during their application to the Turkish Consulate.

Business Visa for Philippines Citizens

Philippines citizens who want to travel to Turkey for business purposes and those who cannot benefit from the visa exemption must obtain a business visa before entering the country. A Business visa application can be made as an e-visa or Turkish foreign representatives in the country where the person is a citizen. For applications to be made at the Turkish Consulates, applicant’s passport, photograph, invitation from the company in Turkey and financial documents must be submitted to the Turkish Consulates. The passport of an applicant who is applying for a Business visa must have at least 6 months validity after the expiry of the visa.

Student Visa for Philippines Citizens

The type of visa that one needs to apply to before coming to Turkey, if the purpose of their entry to Turkey is to get an education here, is the Turkey student visa. The scope of education can be undergraduate, graduate or doctorate. Since the education activities will take more than 90 days, e-visa applications cannot be made. Student visa applications must be made through the Turkish Consulates in the country of citizenship. It should be noted that the visa applied for, is a type of residence permit. During the application process, acceptance/invitation letter from the education institutions in Turkey should be offered. In addition, the students must prove the means of sustenance during their stay. These financial proof documents could be a bank account, commitment or scholarship letter.

Turkey Medical Visa for Philippines Citizens

Philippines citizens who come to Turkey for medical treatment may need to stay in Turkey throughout the treatment process. In this case, the person must apply for a residence permit in time in order not to violate the visa duration.

The residence permit document, formerly issued as a residence permit, is issued in the form of a card after the establishment of the Immigration Administration and is a valid identity document in the Republic of Turkey, which includes the foreign national’s identity information, type of permit, as well as start and end date.

Documents Required for Medical Treatment Residence Permit

• Residence Permit Application Form for Medical Purposes;
• Passport or photocopy of valid documents (the page with the last entry stamp to Turkey must also be included);
• 4 biometric photographs with white background;
• Health insurance;
• Document regarding the entrance record from the hospital treated and the document bearing the stamp, seal and signature of the head physician and the treating physician.

Medical Treatment Residence Permit Fee

Medical treatment residence permit is a type of short residence permit, and an additional fee is required from the foreigner because it is for treatment purposes. As we mentioned in our previous articles, residence permit fees vary according to the country of nationality of the foreigner. In general, we can list what foreigners will pay for a short-term residence permit as follows.

• Notary and translation fees;
• Residence fee and card fee;
• Private health insurance fee (must be arranged by the applicant);
• Consultancy fee (if your application process is done by us).