How to Apply for a Turkey Visa in Washington D.C. : visasupply.com

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and is an important global city that attracts visitors from all over the world. The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area—which includes the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia—is America’s sixth-largest metropolis and has a population of 6.3 million people. Cities within this area (apart from Washington, D.C.) include Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, and Reston—all in Virginia—along with the Maryland towns of Bethesda, College Park, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring. The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area rivals New York as the most important city for Turkish culture in America. The city hosts the annual Turkish Festival at Freedom Plaza and has a Yunus Emre Institute office (this is an organization promoting Turkish language and culture around the globe). The area is also home to the Diyanet Center of America, located in a large mosque constructed using classical Ottoman architecture.

Turkey is a country in the Middle East with a population of 83 million people that is bordered by the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Sea, and shares a land border with eight 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 Washington D.C. area firms operating in the consumer goods, communications, hospitality, internet technology, and defense industries. 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 annual visitors thanks to its many historical sights and beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Turkey is also a great destination for those interested in buying traditional arts and crafts.

Obtaining a Turkey Visa from Washington, D.C.

Getting a Turkey visa for Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

If you are a Turkish citizen in Washington, D.C. and you have an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the embassy by calling + 1 202-612-6700 or + 1 202-612-6701. There is also a call center 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 Embassy in Washington, D.C. website: T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C. (mfa.gov.tr)

Here is the physical address of the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.:

Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
2525 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Washington, D.C. or anywhere in Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia 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.

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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