How to get a Turkey visa from Cameroon

• Cameroonians can visit Turkey for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation purposes with a Turkey tourist visa.
• The Tourist Visa can divided into; Single-entry and Multiple-entry. The multiple-entry visa is usually issued to first-time travellers.
• Those who apply for this visa are allowed to visit their friends or relatives who live in the country.
• An invitation letter is required if you have been invited to Turkey by a friend or a relative. The letter of invitation should have the valid home address and telephone number of the host.
• Employed Cameroonians applying for a tourist visa are expected to submit a letter of confirmation of employment and salary statements for the last three months.
• Self-employed foreigners who are directors, are to write a visa requisition letter with their company letterhead. The Business License, Certificate of Business Registration, Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Article of Association of the business is also required.
• The holders of the Tourist Visa are not allowed to study in one of the institutions of learning in the country.
• You can attend festivals and events during your time in the country.
• Non-Cameroonians should ensure they submit a copy of their residence permit in Cameroonians.
• Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process. A notarized letter of consent signed by applicants’ parent should be provided if they are under the age of 18 years.
• A document that proves that you have the incentive of returning to your country should be provided.
• Cameroonians are eligible to apply for a Turkish e-visa. The Turkish e-visa allows Cameroonians to enter Cameroon once.
• The Turkish e-visa permits Cameroonians to stay for 30 days in Turkey.
• The validity of the e-visa is for 180 days after issuance.
• Only Cameroonians who meet these conditions can apply for an e-visa.
• Travelling for the purposes of tourism or business.
• Have a valid Supporting Document (Valid visa OR valid residence permit from one of the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or Ireland). E-visas are not accepted as supporting document.
• Have a round-trip ticket with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Onur Air or Atlas global Airlines.
• Hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date intend to enter Turkey.
• Hold a return ticket, hotel reservation and at least $50 per each day of stay.
• Travellers can also apply for a visa physically at the Turkey embassy or consulate in Cameroon.
• Cameroonians who want to gain entry into Turkey should carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.

• Those who intend to engage in business activities during their time in Turkey are eligible to apply for a business visa.
• Cameroonians who hold this visa can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partner companies in the country.
• Holders of this visa can attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs while they are in Turkey.
• Employed applicants are required to present a letter from their current employer in Cameroon stating the allowance and awareness of your business leave. Their job role in the company and the duration of their visit should be clearly stated in the letter.
• A letter of invitation from the host company should be provided. The name of the company, the address of the company, and the telephone number of the company should be written in the letter. The purpose of your trip should be included in the letter.
• The company responsible for your finances during the duration of your stay in Turkey should state that in the letter of invitation.
• Self-employed applicants are required to provide a Business License, Certificate of Business Registration, Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Article of Association of the business.
• Applicants can apply for an e-Visa to travel to Turkey. It is valid for 180 days from the date of issue and allows multiple entries with a stay of up to 90 days per visit to Turkey, at the discretion of the Turkish government.
• An evidence of prior business dealings between you and the company in Turkey should be provided if any.
• Cameroonians with two separate hosts are expected to provide a letter of invitation from each host.
• Foreigners are to provide proof that they have the incentive of returning to their home country at the expiry of their visa.
• Either the single-entry Business Visa or the multiple-entry visa is issued to applicants. The multiple-entry visa cannot be issued to first-time applicants.
• Foreigners wishing to enter Turkey should carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
• Visa fees are not refundable in cases where applications are rejected.

• International students after they are accepted by a Turkish higher education institution must apply for the student visa to gain entry into Turkey.
• Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered admission into the school they applied for before applying for the visa.
• A recent passport with a validity of more than 90 days is required.
• Evidence of financial capability to show you can support yourself while you study and live in Turkey
• The original admission letter written on the school’s letterhead should be provided. This proves that you have been offered admission into the school and you can attend classes.
• Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should be submitted during the visa application process.
• Proof that you have paid the tuition fee for the school should be provided.
• International students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
• Cameroonians who are under 18 years old are to provide original copy of their birth certificates. Also, a notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided.
• The visa is extendable to the duration of your study.
• Non-Cameroonians are to provide origin of certificate during their visa application process.
• Students whose stay in Turkey is for a period longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit.
• Students are expected to apply for a residence permit with the local authorities within 1 month of their arrival in Turkey.

• Cameroonians seeking paid employment in Turkey are eligible for this visa.
• Applicants of the visa should ensure they have been offered employment by a Turkish company before they start the visa application process.
• A letter from your employer in Turkey confirming your employment and the wage statements of the last 3 months.
• You will need to have an employment contract or job offer during the application process.
• You must apply for a residence permit within 30 days of your arrival in Turkey. Apply at the Foreigner´s Branch of the local police station closest to your employer
• Before you are granted a work visa, your future employer has to confirm that you will not be paid below the minimum wage when you are employed in the country.
• Documents showing that there was no Turkish available to take up the job that you were offered by your employer is required.
• Every foreigner working in Turkey requires a valid work permit. These permits are issued by the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS).
• You are required to provide a document that shows you have the incentive of returning to your country.

The dress code depends on the region you visit. In the summertime, along the Aegrean and Mediterranean coasts, women wear bikinis. The southeast of Turkey is more conservative than the west. In the big city of Istanbul, women's clothing standards are relaxed, modern and European.