How to Apply for a Turkey Visa in Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the state of Oregon and the second-most populous city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle.  The Portland metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million people and is the 25th most populous metropolis in the United States.  The city is located on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, which meet on the northern end of the Willamette Valley.  The valley stretches for 150 miles between forested mountains containing lush farmland and scenic views.  Over 250 agricultural items are produced here, including the hazelnut, which is the official state nut of Oregon and is also an important agricultural export for Turkey.  Portland does not have a huge Turkish immigrant population, but there are Turks that have found their way here as students, academics, engineers, and businesspeople.  Portland State University, located in downtown Portland, is home to the Center of Turkish Studies and offers a study abroad program in Turkey.  

Turkey is a country in the Middle East with a population of 83 million people that is over three times the size of Oregon by land area and bordered by seven different nations.  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 Portland-based firms exporting electronics, sportswear, food, and agricultural products.  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 is a popular tourist destination that attracts 50 million visitors each year thanks to its many historical sights (and is also home to many biblical and early Christian sites).  Visitors from Portland will surely enjoy the beautiful sunny weather of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.    

Obtaining a Turkey Visa from Portland 

Getting a Turkey visa for Portland 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 Portland 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 Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Houston, and New York City, 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 Portland

If you are a Turkish citizen in Portland and you have an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in Los Angeles by calling + 1 310-228-4467 or + 1 310-855-1015.  There is also a call center in Turkey that can be reached at +90 312 292 29 29.  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 Los Angeles website: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Procedure

Here is the physical address of the Turkish consulate in Los Angeles:

Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles
8500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
U.S.A

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Portland or anywhere in Oregon 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