Turkey Visa from Senegal

Turkey Visa from Senegal

This Electronic Turkey Visa is being implemented to allow visitors to easily obtain their visas online. The Turkey eVisa program was launched in 2013 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.

It is a mandatory requirement for Senegalese citizens to apply for a Turkey e-Visa (Turkey Visa Online) to enter Turkey for visits upto 30 Days for tourism/recreation, business or transit. Turkey Visa from Senegal is non-optional and a mandatory requirement for all Senegalese nationals visiting Turkey for short stays. The Turkey eVisa holders passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date, that is the date when you leave Turkey.

How to apply for Turkey Visa from Senegal?

Turkey Visa application process for Senegalese citizens

Requirements of Turkey Visa for Senegalese nationals

Turkey e-Visa requirements are minimal, however it is a good idea to be familiar with them before you apply.

Passport

• Citizens of Senegal need to have an Ordinary Passport valid for 60 days beyond the duration of stay.
• Diplomatic, Emergency, or Refugee passport holders are not eligible for Turkey e-Visa and must apply at the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
• Senegalese citizens who have dual citizenship need to ensure that they apply for e-Visa with the same passport that they will use to travel to Turkey.

Payment

Applicants will also need a valid Credit or Debit card that is enabled for International payments to pay for the Turkey Online Visa.

Email

Senegalese citizens also need to have a valid email address, to receive the Turkey eVisa in their inbox.

Information must match

The information on your Turkey Visa must match the information on your passport completely, otherwise you will need to apply for a new Turkey eVisa.

Additional Notes

• You do not have to travel on the exact date mentioned in your application, instead, you can enter anytime during the validity period of your eVisa.
• Turkey e-Visa is electronically associated with the passport that was mentioned at the time of application.
• It is not required to print the e-Visa PDF or furnish any other travel authorization at the Turkey airport, as the Turkey Electronic Visa is connected online with the Passport in the Turkey Immigration system.

Additional Requirements for Senegalese citizens to enter Turkey using an e-Visa

How long can Senegalese citizens stay on Turkey Visa?

Departure date for Senegalese citizen should be inside 30 Days of arrival. Senegalese citizens must obtain a Turkey Online Visa (Turkey eVisa) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 30 Days. If the Senegalese citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a appropriate Turkey Visa depending on their circumstances. Turkey e-Visa is only valid for purpose of tourism or business. If you need to study or work in Turkey you must apply for a regular or Sticker visa at your nearly Turkish Embassy or Consulate.

What is Turkey Visa Online validity for Senegalese citizens

While Turkey e-Visa is valid for a duration of 180 days, Senegalese citizens can stay for upto 30 Days within the 180 day period. Turkey e-Visa is a Single Entry visa for Senegalese citizens.

You can find answers to more Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Visa Online (or Turkey e-Visa).

As a Senegalese citizen, what do I need to know before applying Turkey eVisa?

Nationals of Senegal are already privileged to apply for Turkish Visa Online (eVisa), so that you do not have to visit Turkish Embassy or wait in the queue for Visa on Arrival at the airport. The process is quite simple and eVisa is sent to you by email. We recommend that you read the following:

• Do NOT visit the Consulate or Embassy, instead wait for email from Turkey eVisa Customer Support
• Purpose of visit can be Tourism or Business
• The Visa Application for Turkey can be completed in three to five minutes
• You need a Debit Card or Credit Card for payment of eVisa
• Keep checking email every twelve (12) hours because the immigration officers may ask a question regarding your passport or Visa.
• Duration of stay can be thirty (30) days or ninety (90) days, validity of Turkey e-Visa depends on your nationality
• Entry into Turkey can be either single entry or multiple entry based on the nationality
• eVisa is approved within 24 - 48 hours maximum, you can meanwhile use Turkey Visa Status Check tool online
• Some nationals require a Schenegen visa or Visa / Residence Permit from US, Canada or Ireland to enter Turkey on eVisa, check your eligiblity

List of interesting things to do for Senegalese citizens while visiting Turkey

• A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall, Sumela Monastery, Akarsu Köyü, Turkey
• Cave of Zeus, Kuşadası, Turkey
• Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, İkizler Köyü, Turkey
• Embrace the Tranquility at Blue Mosque
• Taste the Local Raki in Clubs And Cafes
• St. Stephen Bulgarian Iron Church
• the largest Neolithic ruins in the world at Çatalhöyük
• Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus at Nemrut Dagi
• Dishes from the Ottoman Empire at Asitane Restaurant in Fatih, Turkey
• Kuşadası, a charming beach town in Turkey
• Visit miniature theme park with 100-plus models at Miniaturk

Embassy of Senegal in Turkey

Please apply for a Turkey e-Visa 72 hours in advance of your flight.