Where do South African passport holders apply for a Türkiye visa?

You apply online, through the official Türkiye application form.

South Africa passport visa for Türkiye (tourism)

Q: Do South African passport holders need a visa for Türkiye?

Yes. South African passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye for tourism. The e-visa is a one-month single-entry visa from www.evisa.gov.tr, for tourism or commerce only. A three-month multiple-entry visa is also available from Turkish missions abroad.

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The e-visa is a one-month single-entry visa from www.evisa.gov.tr, for tourism or commerce only. A three-month multiple-entry visa is also available from Turkish missions abroad.

South African passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye for tourism.

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Why we say this

Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Visa Information For Foreigners (South Africa)
Verified on October 31, 2026 (1 day ago).

How applying works

Gather your documents

8 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photoValid passportInformation on income from financially reliable sourcesMedical insurance valid for the stay in TürkiyeInvitation letter if invitedVisa application form, duly signedWritten approval from both parents if minorValid Schengen member, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit

We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an invitation letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the visa fee

Paid at Turkish Embassy in Pretoria or Turkish Consulate General in Cape Town.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated October 2026.

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Türkiye visa requirements for South African passport holders