Whether you want to go on your first hot air balloon flight, explore the wonders of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, or begin a semester abroad, Turkey is a great choice.  While Qatari citizens don’t need a visa for short stays, most Qatari residents do, and the process is either in-person via the Mosaic platform or online via the eVisa site. Here’s everything you need to know about applying for a Turkey visa from Qatar.

Qatari citizens don’t need a Turkish visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 6-month period. On the other hand, residents without Qatari citizenship may need it, depending on their nationality. 

There are two visa tracks: the regular, sticker visa, for which you apply in person, and an eVisa that is fully online. Not all nationalities are eligible for an eVisa — you can find a full list on the official website.

Furthermore, some nationalities, like Indians, Pakistanis, and Filipinos, generally have to apply for a regular visa but are eligible for an eVisa if they already possess visas or residence permits for the US, UK, Schengen countries, or Ireland. 

Excluding transit visa, fees for sticker visas are the same for all types:

• Single-entry visa with 3 months’ insurance: QAR 687

• Single-entry visa with 1-year insurance: QAR 824

• Multiple-entry visa fee with 1-year insurance: QAR 1,275

Applicants are also paying a service fee of around QAR 183 per application. The service fee may differ depending on the travel insurance duration and visa type. 

On the other hand, eVisa fees depend on the visa types and start from QAR 100. 

Tourist visa 

A tourist visa for Turkey can be valid for 30 to 90 days within a 6-month period. During their stay, visitors cannot engage in any paid employment activities. 

Processing time for an e-visa: 24 hours

Processing time for a sticker visa: Up to 15 working days 

Medical visa 

A medical visa is necessary for health treatment in Turkey.

Applicants must provide an invitation from the health institution where they’ll receive the medical treatment. Additionally, they need an official report from a Qatari medical institution detailing the urgency of the applicant’s medical situation and the illness.

Processing time: Up to 15 working days

Study visa

To study in Turkey, you will need to submit an acceptance letter from a Turkish school. This letter must be written in Turkish, contain the start and end dates of the course, and not be older than 1 month. An invoice proving program payment and certified diplomas from your country are also required. 

Processing time: Up to 15 working days

Work visa

If you’re planning to work in Turkey, you must first find employment and then apply for a work permit visa. 

Apart from the basic documents listed above, you’ll need the original and a copy of your employment contract, Tax Registration document, Trade Gazette, and signature circulars of a Turkish company you’ll be working at. 

Within 30 days of your arrival in Turkey, you need to register at the local police department to be able to obtain the necessary residence permit. 

Processing time: Up to 15 working days

Transit visa

You don’t need a transit visa if you don’t plan on leaving the airport in Turkey. But if you’re leaving the airport, you can apply for either a regular (sticker) visa or an eVisa, depending on your nationality. 

A single-entry transit visa is QAR 687, while a double-entry one is QAR 906. 

Processing time for an e-visa: 24 hours

Processing time for a sticker visa: Up to 21 working days

Not all nationalities are eligible to apply for an eVisa for Turkey, so check whether yours is on the list. In case it is, follow these steps:

1. Visit the eVisa website.

2. Double-check whether you are eligible for an eVisa.

3. Click on the Apply online button to start the application.

4. Enter personal information, including the name, email, citizenship, and purpose of visit.

5. Review the form and pay the fees.

Your eVisa will be processed within 24 hours and will be linked to your passport. It’s recommended that you save a copy of the visa approval you receive in the email, just in case. 

How to apply for a Turkey visa from Qatar

If you’re not eligible for online application, you have to apply for a regular Turkey visa for Qatar residents. The only authorized visa center for this process is Mosaic. You’re scheduling your appointment and check the application status via this website. 

Here’s the process: 

1. Go to the website, click on Online Services, and choose Create an Appointment. 

2. Pick a date. 

3. Attend the appointment with all the documents at the Mosaic visa office on Al Matar Street.

4. Present the documents and pay visa fees in cash.

At the office, you’ll receive a reference code you’ll use to check the application status. You can do that in the Online Services section of the website by picking Post-application Status. 

You’ll need to enter your date of birth along with the code.