How to a Apply for a Turkey Visa in New York
New York is America’s most prominent city and some proud New Yorkers may consider it the “Capital of the World”. Certainly a case can be made for this title since the city is the headquarters of the United Nations; it is one of the most important economic regions in the world; it has the highest number of billionaires of any city in the world; it is the most linguistically diverse city in the world; its metropolitan region has the largest foreign-born population; it is one of the most preeminent cities in the world for arts and culture; and it has some of the best restaurants in the world, including many excellent Turkish restaurants. New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area has the largest Turkish immigrant population in the country. The city also has several nonprofit organizations providing educational programs and events that promote Turkish culture and heritage. Turkish Airlines provides nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST).
Turkey is a country in the Middle East with a population of 83 million people that is nearly 5 ½-times the size of New York state by land area. Istanbul, the country’s cultural and commercial capital, is a huge city that spans the continents of Asia and Europe. Izmir and Bursa are other important commercial centers. There are many American companies doing business in Turkey including New York-based Avon, Kearney, AXA Insurance, Goldman Sachs, Brooks Brothers, Citibank, Coach, Pfizer, and many others. Turkey is the 19th largest economy in the world and has a robust industrial sector that manufactures automobiles, ships, electronics, textiles, construction materials, and military hardware. Turkey has become a player in the global economy: Yildiz Holding—a Turkish company—is the owner of New York-based Godiva Chocolatier. The country is also a popular tourist destination that attracts 50 million annual visitors thanks to its many historical sights and beautiful Mediterranean coastline.
Obtaining a Turkey Visa from New York
Getting a Turkey visa for New York area residents that have a valid American passport is easy. If you are a U.S. citizen traveling to Turkey for tourism or business purposes, just use the Turkish government’s e-Visa website to apply for your visa: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/.
The process of applying for the visa is straightforward and will take about five minutes to complete online—just have your passport in hand and fill out a few personal details. The government will email you the visa as soon as you make payment. You will print out this document and carry it with you on the day of your trip. You will present this document along with your passport to the immigration official at the airport in Turkey.
This visa will be valid for 180 days and allows you to make multiple visits to Turkey within this period. Your stay cannot exceed 90 days per visit. The government fee for U.S. citizens is $50, plus a service fee of $1.50.
The e-Visa is also available for many non-U.S. citizens; so if you live in the New York area but have a foreign passport, please check the Turkish government website to determine your eligibility for the e-Visa: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/apply/. You can also review the requirements on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
If you are a foreign passport holder that is not eligible for the e-Visa, or if you are a U.S. citizen that is not traveling to Turkey for tourism or business meetings—for example, you plan to study in Turkey or will be employed in Turkey—you will be required to obtain a Turkish sticker visa (a visa that gets placed in your passport) through the Turkish government office in the United States. The Turkish government is represented in the United States by six consulates located in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami, along with one embassy located in Washington, D.C. To get started with the process of obtaining a Turkish sticker visa, please check the embassy website for more details: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index.
Emergency Assistance for Turkish Citizens in New York
If you are a Turkish citizen in New York and you have an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in Manhattan by calling + 1 646-430-6560. There is also a call center that can be reached at +1 888-566-7656. If you need to renew your Turkish passport or obtain an emergency passport, you must schedule an appointment online and appear in person at the consulate. You can find more information on the Turkish Consulate General in New York website: T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Turkish Consulate General In New York (mfa.gov.tr).
Here is the physical address of the Turkish consulate in New York:
Turkish Consulate General in New York
605 3rd Avenue, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10158
We Can Help if You Need Assistance
If you live in New York and have difficulty applying for a visa for Turkey, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company. We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Turkey visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents. Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Turkish government. Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.
We provide the following Turkey visa and travel services for our customers:
- Turkey Tourist Visa (e-Visa)
- Turkey Business Visa (e-Visa)
- Turkey Work Visa (For Employment in Turkey)
- Turkey Student Visa (Education Visa)
- Turkey Medical Treatment Visa
- Turkey Residence Permit (Valid for one year)
- Turkey Hotel Accommodations
- Turkey Guided Tours
- Marriage in Turkey