Turkish Visa $100?
 

It was my understanding that a visa to Turkey for a U.S. citizen was about $20. However, when I went to the Turkish embassy on-line, it indicated that the visa fee was $100! Has anyone else heard about this change?

It has been $100.00 for sometime now and if I remember correctly, it was changed in retaliation of some entry requirements the US made, that many countries resented.

There were several threads at the time it took place, which you should be able to find if you do a search.

ýt is 20 usd per person for a 3 months single entry visa, payable cash at the port of entry....

Hope you will love Turkey and your holiday....

Hi js,

I think the price dropped on April 1, 2004.

See http://fodors.com/forums/pgMessages....urkey+and+Visa

Thanks for the info. Even though I have gotten some mixed messages in the posts, I will go under the assumption it is $20 now. Is it fast and easy to get one once you are there or should we get one ahead of time?

depends on what you would have to do to getit at home. I got visa on arrival - line up was very short and it was a simple process. If memory serves we had to wait for our bags after getting the visa - so unless you are travelling with carry on and it is very convenient for you to get the visa at home - just wait and get it there

jstutz: Glad you got correct and current info from others. Sorry I posted with old obsolete advice.

Just returned. It is a $20 fee. The process is quick and simple- before going through immigration, got the visa counter to the left.

Just confirming - we also just returned and it was $20 and a super fast process at the airport.

When I went last year it was CASH only at the airport so have some dollars with you.

Is applying for and receiving the visa a quick process? Can it all be doe by mail?

cmt - when you get off the plane and before getting your luggage, there is a desk where you pay your money (USD)and they stamp the visa into your passport. Real quick. This was one of many visas that I didn't bother to get by mail - rather right there are the airport.