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Instructions for Netherlands citizens to apply for Turkish eVisa

If you are a Dutch and you are looking forward to a trip to Turkey this summer, here are some information you need to know. 

Turkey Visa for Netherlands citizens

The eVisa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey. Applicants will receive their visas via email after filling the application form with the necessary information and after the online credit card payment is completed. 

The Process of Applying Turkish eVisa

Step 1: Fill out online application form 

Step 2: Make online payment 

Step 3: Receive and print the eVisa 

Types of Turkish eVisa for Netherlands citizens

Based on the travel purposes, Turkish eVisa is categorized into 2 types:

Turkish e-Tourist Visa

Turkish e-Business Visa

The validity of eVisa will be within 180 days from the arrival date in Turkey.

Do Netherlands citizens have to get a residence permit?

Netherlands visitors who enter Turkey on a Tourist visa don't have to get a residence permit in order to stay in the country more than 90 days.

Turkish eVisa fee for Netherlands citizens  

The Turkish eVisa fee includes the Service fee and the Government fee. The Service fee is charged for 24/7/365 assistance, expert support and processing time guarantee.

Government fee is the amount of money you have to pay for the Turkish Government in order to obtain your Turkish eVisa. For Netherlands citizens, the Government fee is US$ 20.00. You can use your Turkish eVisa to stay in Turkey for 90 days with multiple entry. 

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Philippines applying for Turkey Visa

Turkey is one of the top attractions in the world. The country is famous for its delicious foods, beautiful landscapes and outstanding architectures. Philippines who want to go to Turkey are obliged to obtain Turkish visa in order to stay in travel within the country. 

Turkish eVisa for Philippine citizens 

The eVisa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey. Applicants will receive their visas via email after filling the application form with the necessary information and after the online credit card payment is completed.

The main benefit of the eVisa service is that you are not obliged to submit your passport or other personal documents to the consulate and wait in lines for hours to get a stamp in your passport. Everything is done absolutely online.

Filipinos who enter Turkey on a Tourist visa must get a residence permit for tourism purposes in order to stay longer than 90 days

Types of Turkish eVisa for Philippine citizens

Based on the travel purposes, Turkish eVisa is categorized into 2 types:

Turkish e-Tourist Visa

Turkish e-Business Visa

The requirements to apply for Turkish eVisa online

Your personal and flight information.

Your recent personal photo in JPEG or PDF format.

The scanned Bio-page of your Passport in PDF format.

A valid Debit/Credit card.

The process of applying the Turkish eVisa for Philippine citizens

Step 1: Fill the “Information for Visa” form

Step 2: Pay the service fee and the Government fee online

Step 3: Print out your Turkish eVisa. After that, present you eVisa for checking at the airports in Turkey.

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Is it necessary for South Africans to obtain a Turkish Visa to go to Turkey?

Anyone who wants to travel around Turkey must obtain a Turkish Visa. With the launch of the electronic visa (eVisa) facility, tourist from 43 countries can apply for the Turkish Visa totally fast, easy and online including South Africa. This article will help South Africans apply for a Turkish eVisa.

Turkish Visa for South African citizens

Turkish Visa is an official document allowing entry into and travel within Turkey. 

Turkish eVisa for South African citizens

Nowadays, with the development of technology, everything can be done online so fast and easily. It only takes a few minutes to apply for a Visa. You don’t have to visit Turkish Ambassador and wait in lines for hours to get a Turkish eVisa.

Types of Turkish eVisa for South Africans

Based on your travel purposes, Turkish eVisa is categorized into 2 types:

Turkish e-Tourist Visa

Turkish e-Business Visa

The validity of eVisa will be within 180 days from the arrival date in Turkey.

The stay period (30 days to 90 days) depends on the nationality.

Steps of Turkish eVisa Application

Step 1: Fill your information in an application form 

Step 2: Make your online payment 

Step 3: Receive and print out your Turkish eVisa 

Turkish eVisa fee

Turkish eVisa fee includes Service fee and Government fee

For South Africa citizens, the Government fee is US$ 0.00. You can use your Turkish eVisa to stay in Turkey for 30 days with multiple entries.

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Do UK citizens need a Turkish visa to go to Turkey?

The answer is yes! 

Turkish eVisa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey. Without Turkish visa, foreign visitors can not travel within the country. Thanks to the technology, UK citizens can now apply for Turkish e-Visa totally online. After they fill out necessary information regarding personal information, flight and passport, UK citizens will receive their Turkish e-Visa via their emails. 

There are only 3 steps of application for UK citizens to obtain their Turkish e-Visa online:

1. Fill out information in an online application form. 

2. Make an online payment 

3. Receiving your Turkish eVisa 

Regarding the fee, applicants are obliged to pay the service fee and the government fee 

Government fee for Turkish eVisa - 90 days - Multiple entry: US$ 20.00

The Service fee depends on the kind of visa you apply. 

Benefits of applying for a Turkish eVisa

- The whole process is performed online from anywhere, which is much more convenient and time-saving.

- Document requirements checked and made compliant with government’s guidelines.

- Information double checked and correction; no need to reapply several times for the exactness.

- Privacy protected and information secured for customers.

- 24/7/365 professional support via email, chat and Hotline to help when in need.

- eVisa recovered via email in case you lose your Indian eVisa.

- Flexible refund service fee policy for denied cases.

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Etiquette of Religion in Turkey.

Muslims take on more than 98% of Turkish population. That’s why the country is highly influenced by Islamic traits. While you are visiting this country, it is necessary that you pay attention to some Turkish religious etiquette to avoid awkward situations. 

Praying in Turkey

Five times a day a Muslim is asked to perform the Salaah, the fixed ritual of the Islamic prayer. When it’s time, a Muslim will go to the nearest mosque to offer his prayers together with the whole congregation. At that time, practicing Muslims will stop what they’re doing, take out a prayer rug and kneel toward Mecca.

This Call to Prayer is very sacred and you should avoid making any interruptions during the process. Keep in mind that you must not stand in front of anyone praying. Five times in a day that the ritual is made are:

The Early Morning Prayer

The Noon Prayer

The Mid-Afternoon Prayer

The Sunset Prayer

The Evening Prayer

Eating Habits in Turkey

When you are having a meal with your host, it is rude that you criticize the foods. Remember Muslims consider every meal to be a blessing, and criticizing the food is not only offensive to your host, but to Allah.

Gluttony is never an acceptable behavior; eating greedily or overeating is not looked upon favorably. 

Dress habits in Turkey

In summer weather, shorts and t-shirts are suggested to help you feel more flexible and comfortable. But don’t wear too much revealing clothes. You should wear longer skirts, pants or dresses. Men should try to wear slacks if possible. Footwear can be shoes or sandals.

However, while visiting mosques, dress as neatly as you can. Don’t show thighs, shoulders or upper arms, a headscarf is necessary. You should not wear shorts, sleeveless tops (tank tops) or revealing clothes. At most-visited mosques, it is likely that you are given cover-all robes if your dressing is inappropriate.

Fasting During Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Fasting requires the abstinence from food and drink. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities.

Fasting the month of Ramadan is obligatory and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is advised that you don’t travel to outlying cities between May 15th and June 14th, since food are difficult to find. It is considered rude to eat in public during Ramadan. So if you need to eat, do so inside a closed restaurant or in your hotel room.

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Antalya, Turkey - Where to go

Antalya, Turkey is one of the most-visited places of the country. Possessing a large number of ancient and historical sites, the city is a perfect place for both history buffs and adventure addicts. Here is the top tourist attractions of Antalya, Turkey. 

Old Town (Kaleiçi)

The Old Town – Kaleiçi is home to a bunch of boutique hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants and art galleries. Although the Old Town is more a place for you to immerse into the history and old-world fantasy, there are plenty of tourist attractions for adventure addicts to experience.

Firstly, situated in the main square (Kale Kapasi) is a stone-clad clock tower and a fortress gate. There is also the 18th-century Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque which is famous for its stunning interior tile work.

During a walk along Hesapçi Sokak, you will find the amazing Kesik Minare (truncated minaret). Destroyed by fire in the 19th century, the minaret is all left of a Roman Temple, which later was turned into a Byzantine church, and then a mosque.

Antalya Museum

This is a perfect location for a history buff. The exhibitions here are collected from the best discoveries across the coast. Even better, the collection is displayed in exemplary fashion, which helps make Turkish rich history, from  Bronze Age to Byzantium easy to understand.

Some of the must-see display in of the museum include the mosaics from Seleukeia, silver hoard exhibitions from Aspendos, and divinity statues from Perge.

Hadrian’s Gate

Hadrian’s Gate is one of the main entrance gates into the Kaleiçi district. Built in the name of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in year 130, this gate imposes the three-arched marble gateway and is decorated with sculpture decorations, like floral and rosette reliefs.

Hadrian’s Gate is considered to be Pamphylia's most beautiful gate for its striking design.

Yivli Minare

Being the most distinctive landmark in Antalya, Yivli Minare was built by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad (1219-1236). The minaret strongly represents Seljuk architectural style, with a square base surmounted by an octagonal drum bearing the fluted shaft and corbelled gallery around the top.

Near the place is a 14th century mosque, which is still in use today and there is also a Kale entrance gate into the old city to the right of the Minaret.

Opposite the minaret stands a clock tower from Antalya’s Ottoman’s era, while nearby are some tombs from the 14th century.

Perge Stadium

Dating back to the 2nd century, the stadium in Antalya ‘s ancient Perge city is one of the largest ancient stadiums in Anatolia, with a capacity of 12000 people. Perge Stadium is also one of the best preserved stadiums to have survived from ancient times to our own.

The huge rectangular construction was built on a substructure of seventy vaulted chambers. The north end of the stadium used to be the arena for gladiators and wild animals to combat.

Beside the stadium, Perge city is also home to various interesting activities and tourist sites, such as: The Roman Baths, Hellenistic Gate and Acropolis.

Karain Cave (Karain Magarasi)

Karain Cave is a Paleolithic archaeological site that is located about 27 kilometers northwest of Antalya. The cave was inhabited by prehistoric man. The discoveries found here include bones and teeth belonging to Neolithic man.

Paleolithic and Neolithic flint blades, scrapers and arrow heads were also discovered in the cave. However, the attention of the researchers was especially drawn to the carving of human faces on the rocks.

If you would like to learn more about the Karain cave and its historical artifacts, you should visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which hosts an extensive collection of Karain artifacts.

Phaselis

Phaselis is an ancient city ranged from a peninsula surrounded by three small, perfect bays. The city is now protected within Olympos National Park. This place is where Alexander the Great set up his winter quarters in 334 BC.

The remaining of the ancient city include a theater, aqueduct, temples and a colonnaded street. The seaside of the ruins is absolutely stunning.

Aspendos

Aspendos was an ancient Greco-Roman city which is located 7 kilometers northeast of central Serik. The remains of this city are another worthy day trip. The most incredible site here is definitely the theater, which dates from between 160 – 180 AD and this is the best preserved theater of its kind in the world, with the capacity up to 15000 people.

The theater offers annual interesting activities, such as: Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival in the spring and early summer.

Apart from the theater, there are a lot of other highlighting architectures you can visit. They include: Roman ruins of Aspendos and Perge, entrance to Aspendos and the waterfalls.

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Traveling to Ankara, Turkey this year?

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and also the administrative center of the country. Being the second largest city in the country, Ankara have spectacular tourist attractions that do not only attract travelers but also history lover and culture lover. 

Ankara Castle (Kalesi)

Ankara Castle was based on Ancient Era; the castle was originally built as a military defense by Hittites. Since the past, Ankara Castle has saw several civilizations, such as: Hittites, Persian, Byzantine, Arab and Ottoman.

Ankara Citadel consists of a citadel and bailey surrogated 20 separate towers. The castle is also comprised of 4 huge walls, with 42 pentagonal towers running along the top. Inside the building, Akkale is found on the highest place of it. There is also a magnificent inscription belonging to Seljuk Era. The walls’ sub-parts are made of special marble and basaltic.

Ataturk’s Mausoleum 

Anitkabir was built for Kemal Ataturk, commonly referred to as Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who is the leader of Turkish War of Independence, the founder and first president of the country.

Ataturk’s Mausoleum has four parts: The Road of Lions; the Ceremonial Plaza; the Hall of Honor and the Peace Park that surrounds the monument.

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Butterfly Valley in Turkey

Turkey is not only famous for its outstanding architecture, it is also the icon of wonderful natural wonders. Turkish nature has always been on the edge with a large number of beach, national parks and wild tourist attractions. Here is some useful information for your trip to Butterfly Valley, Turkey. 

Where is Butterfly Valley? 

Butterfly valley lies at the foothill of Babadag, Fethiye, Turkey. The mountain is relatively faraway from the center of Fethiye so it will take you a while to get to the butterfly valley. You are advised to get to the valley by ferry since the price is pretty low. 

Activities at Butterfly Valley

When you get to the place, there are 2 main activities you can do. First, you can chase the butterfly and second, you can go see the waterfalls. 

If you decide to go see the butterfly, you may want to go in the early morning because at that time, it is more likely to catch a glimpse of them. The butterflies are very sensitive and alert, they will hide if they know something is approaching. That’s why you should step as quite as possible. If you can not see the butterflies, you can go directly to the butterfly cave to have a sight of them. 

The second option is chasing the waterfalls

Waterfalls are icons of the place. They are super attractive and you must be well prepared when go seeing them. Some trails to the waterfalls are slippery and the routes are usually difficult to walk. 

Accommodation and Restaurants 

Regarding places to stay during the trip, you have several options to choose. Rooms here are very basic, made of simple wooden huts and shared washing facilities and they use little electricity. However, those wooden huts are not the only choice for you in this place. If you are not into this type of accommodation, you can easily rent a tent from the friendly staff who run the shack-bar or simply sleep on the beach under the stars. 

Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of the stay, and snacks can be purchased thorough the day. Food is served all together on long tables and benches, creating a family atmosphere. Delicious Turkish meals are served, guaranteeing to leave you satisfied.

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Fancy Cave Hotels in Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia has long been known as the city of magic, with full of terrific architectures and buildings. If you are traveling to this city, you may want to stay in one of its best cave hotels to experience the iconic feeling that these places may bring for you. 

Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel

Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel is famous for having the rich history, which dates back to the fifth century. This is one of the most exceptional hotels in Cappadocia. It has an ambient surrounding and fantastic interior design.

Staying here, you will be given a chance to stay in different types of room that you choose. Finally, it only takes you around 5 minutes to the Goreme National Parks so you don’t have to worry about the transportation. 

Terra Cave Hotel

Built in the 19th century, Terra Cave hotel has the old feeling. Being at the hotel can put you in touch with people that lived in Cappadocia caves for centuries. The hotel lies perfectly next to Goreme National Historic Park. The rooms are nicely decorated and the views from them are spectacular. 

Travellers Cave Pension

This stone built pension is situated at the heart of Goreme. The terrace restaurant serves exceptional local cuisines and has a fantastic view to the fairy chimneys and nearby villages around the area. Turkish Bath Service is also provided in the hotel. 

Kayakapi Premium Caves

Just a few miles from most-visited tourist attractions like the Zelve Open Air Museum and the Al Nazar Church is Kayakapi Premium Caves. The restaurant of Kayakapi serves a rich breakfast buffet including Cappadocian and international specialties. It also offers a lunch of local and international cuisines, plus the enormous collection of local wines.

Artemis Cave Suites

Artemis Cave Suites is a lavish hotel that features a garden which is very relaxing and charming. The rooms are fully equipped with a large number of facilities. 

The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. You can also relax with a drink on the terrace and behold the beautiful sunset over the village. At night, lights illuminate the landscape, creating a wonderful view.

Sultan Cave Suites

Sultan Cave Suites is located at the top of Aydinli Hill. This unique hotel offers cave rooms furnished with antiques from thorough Turkey, which are very cozy and comfortable.Most guest rooms at Sultan Cave Suites are on the hill, providing cool temperatures and tranquility. The hotel also features a stylish restaurant serving local specialty from Cappadocia.

You can also watch the fantastic sunset or beautiful hot air balloons from the terrace of the place while enjoying your glass of wine.

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Summer is coming! If you are wondering where you gonna go, click on the website to see the list of 7 must-go beaches in Turkey. Don’t miss them because Turkish is one of the most magical countries in the world.  There are seven beaches in total and here are the overall list 

1. Cleopatra Beach

2. Konyaalti Beach

3. Kaputas Beach

4. Cirali Beach

5. Oludeniz Beach

6. Iztuzu Beach

7. Patara Beach

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Top Experiences in Istanbul (Part 2)

Kebab Kebab in Istanbul is a completely different experience, mainly because Istanbul is the hometown of this food and there are several Kebab restaurants around this city. 1. Dürümzade The wraps are believed to be flavorful, because they are always served off-the-grill.

Moreover, Dürümzade was once visited and loved by world-class chef, Anthony Bourdain.

2. Çiya Kebap This restaurant is known to serve the best Ottoman food in Istanbul. The Kebab is served with fresh, tender meat. Though Çiya Kebap is located on the street, it has a very good service.   3. Şehzade Erzurum Cağ Kebabi The kebabs served are always juicy, full of flavor and a little bit fatty. The lamb meat of the dish is absolutely phenomenal, there are also warm bread going with the meal. 

Trying Street Foods Besides Kebab, the streets of Istanbul are filled with a diversity of food vendors.  1. Simit Simit is a ring of bread, fully covered with nut and sesame seeds.  Simit is dense, chewy and crunchy, the taste is savory and sweet.

2. Freshly-made pomegranate juice The juice is extracted in a few seconds and it is healthy, tasty and addicting. The juice is very cheap. You can buy them with only 3 Liras (1 EUR). 3. Lokma Covered in syrup and sprinkled with ground pistachios, these doughs are one of the must-try street foods in Istanbul.

4. Balık-ekmek These cuisines are exceptionally tasty.  You should try these tasty sandwiches once in Istanbul, but it’s the best you buy it from the locals.

Visiting the Busy crowds at Istiklal Caddesi

Istiklal Caddesi (or Independence Avenue) is a 2-km pedestrian avenue and the beating heart of the 21st century of Istanbul. This street is a crazy mix of churches, mosques, hotels, shops and restaurants. Everyday there are millions walking on the street so it’s super busy. It is recommended that you get a clear view of the red tram. 

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Top Experiences in Istanbul

Are you looking for some activities to do while in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are some information

Nightlife 

Sortie is  combination between restaurants and bars. The place is famous for fantastic view and a relaxing surrounding. 

Jolly Joker Balans is a small pub in Istanbul. This place serves live music, ranging from live rock and alternative to jazz. 

Galata Konak Cafe is also a famous restaurant of Istanbul, which attracts hundreds of visitors everyday. 

Talking about shopping, there are several shopping centers and malls you need to know. 

Grand Bazaar 

Istinye Park Shopping Mall

Kadikoy Carsisi

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Kuyucak Lavender Village in Turkey

Kuyucak village is the wonderful lavender village situated in the province Isparta, Turkey.

In the summer of 2019, give this place a visit in order to behold the spectacular view of the flowers blossoming, the purple fields and the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

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Is it necessary for Canadian to have Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey 

Find out about the Turkish Visa for Canadian Citizens!

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TURKISH VISA FOR CANADIAN

Turkey is famously known as a country with rich culture and history, a country of thousands of mosques (literally thousands, 82693, to be exact)  and of natural wonders. It is believed that this country attracts millions of tourists every year for its beauty. 

Top tourist attractions in Turkey include Hagia Sophia, Cappadocia, Blue Mosque, the historical city of Istanbul and Ankara and several national parks.  Everyone wants to be a part of this dream, this wonderland. 

Here we provide you the Visa service (e-Visa) for Canadian citizens - one of the most avid adventurers in the world. If you are from other countries, don’t worry because we have also provided the guidelines for other nationals on our e-Visa website.  With just a few simple steps, you can get your e-Visa in only a couple of days. What are you waiting for? 

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You can always visit Istanbul so easily, starting from applying for the evisa here!

We will always provide you the best services for you to have a vacation in the city you love!