Turkey visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Turkey

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Turkish Visa.


  • A valid passport which has a validity of more than 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
  • Duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
  • One recent passport photograph taken with a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the previous six months prior to the period of visa application. This shows that you have sufficient funds to take care of your self while you are in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for your stay in Ireland.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Turkey Visa for Kenyans

Facts about Turkey


Turkey is a country rich in culture, architecture, delicious delicacies, beautiful landscape and is a shopper’s delight. Did you know that the city of Istanbul covers two continents? The city of Istanbul is located on Bosphorus which is a strait of water that divides Asia and Europe. You will have a difficult time picking a place to visit as there are a plethora of amazing places to visit.

Turkey is the sixth most visited destination for tourists in the world. With a yearly visit of about 25 million tourists.

Citizens of Australia, Britain, Canada and Ireland who have valid passports of their countries can obtain an e-visa. New Zealanders can enter Turkey without a visa.

Defacing the Turkish currency could attract a prison sentence of between 6 months to 3 years. Smoking on public transport is illegal and the trafficking, possession, and use of illegal drugs are highly prohibited.

Types of Turkey Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7 working days 90 days
Business visa 7 working days 90 days
Student visa 7 working days More than 90 days
Work visa 7 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Turkey Visa


  • A valid passport which has a validity of more than 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
  • Duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
  • One recent passport photograph taken with a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the previous six months prior to the period of visa application. This shows that you have sufficient funds to take care of your self while you are in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for your stay in Ireland.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Turkey Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (USD)

Business visa

60.00 (USD)

Student visa

60.00 (USD)

Work visa

60.00 (USD)

Turkey Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya


Location

Address

Nairobi

Gigiri Road, off Limuru Road P.O. Box 64748, Nairobi, Kenya.

http://nairobi.emb.mfa.gov.tr/Mission

embassy.nairobi@mfa.gov.tr

+254 20 712 2562, +254 20 712 0404

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it safe to travel to Turkey??
Yes, it is relatively safe to travel to Turkey. But like any other country, foreigners are advised to be alert and remain vigilant in crowded places.

How should a woman tourist dress in Turkey??
In Turkish cities, shorts and T-shirts are the marks of the tourists.

What is the typical Turkish food??
Dolma and sama has a special place in Turkish cuisine. It could be eaten either as a meze or a main dish.

Can you eat pork in Turkey??
Yes, you can buy pork and eat pork in Turkey. It is not easy, convenient or socially-accepted, so you have to buy it and shame-eat it.

What is the main religion in Turkey??

99% of Turkey’s people are Muslim and Turkey’s history is principally that of the Islamic people.


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