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Entry requirements for Bahamian citizens visiting Turkey

Do Bahamian citizens require a visa for Turkey?

Yes, Bahamian citizens must obtain a Turkish e-Visa.

Duration of stay for Bahamian citizens with an e-Visa

Once they have a Turkish e-Visa, Bahamian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.

What do Bahamian citizens need besides a visa to enter Turkey?

To travel to Turkey, Bahamian citizens require:

Passport: must be valid for six months beyond your return date and contain at least one blank page.
Accommodation confirmation: hotel booking, travel agency voucher, or similar.
Return ticket.
Travel insurance.
Proof of financial means: Such as a bank statement.

Details on the Turkish e-Visa for Bahamians

This visa, intended for tourism or business, allows multiple entries and remains valid for 180 days from issuance. Although the e-Visa is valid for this period, stays cannot exceed 90 days within that timeframe. Entry into Turkey can occur anytime within the e-Visa’s validity period.

How Bahamian citizens can apply for a Turkish visa from the Bahamas

To apply for a Turkey visa, Bahamian citizens should follow these steps online via the Turkish eVisa portal:

Fill in the application form on the official eVisa website.
Confirm your application via the link sent to your email.
Pay the required fee for your eVisa.
Download your e-Visa after receiving a confirmation email.
Print out the e-Visa for presentation upon entry to Turkey.

Note: overstaying your visa may result in fines, deportation, or a ban from entering Turkey in the future.

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What do Bahamians need to apply for a Turkish e-Visa?

To apply for a Turkey e-Visa, Bahamian citizens need the following:

A passport valid for at least 150 days beyond the planned date of entry into Turkey.
An active email account to receive communications about the e-Visa.
A debit or credit card for paying the visa fee.

When is the best time for Bahamian citizens to apply for a Turkish e-Visa?

You can apply for your Turkish e-Visa at any point before traveling. It is advisable, though, to complete your application at least 48 hours prior to your planned departure date.

What does a Turkish e-Visa cost for Bahamian citizens?

The fee varies. You can find the specific amount by visiting this link and entering the required information.

How quickly is a Turkish e-Visa processed?

In most cases, e-Visa applications are approved within 48 hours.

Optimal time for Bahamians to visit Turkey

Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-November) are recommended for Bahamians seeking mild weather to explore Turkey's cities and cultural landmarks. For beachgoers, summer (June-August) offers warm weather along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts.

Staying longer in Turkey (over 90 days)

Bahamian citizens can apply for a 3-month residence permit (ikamet) before their 90-day stay ends. This option is available once per year. Alternatively, applying for a work, study, or medical visa can extend their stay further.

If you do not enjoy visa-free entry to Türkiye, you may need an airport transit visa.

A transit visa is mandatory for all travelers under the Turkish visa regime who intend to:

Pass immigration control;
Stay in Türkiye overnight for a transfer.

Depending on your nationality, you can get an e-transit visa or a regular visa with a sticker. The transit visa sticker may be marked as:

Single transit
Double transit

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You can apply for a transit visa to Türkiye one/two months before the date of your planned trip to Türkiye.

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Fill out the online form for a transit visa in the pre-application system

The first step in applying for a Turkish transit visa is to complete the online Turkish visa application form.

Once completed, the system will provide you with the date and time of your visa interview that you must attend.

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What documents are required to issue a transit visa?

Necessary documents for issuing a Turkish transit visa:

Completed application form for Turkish transit visa, travel insurance, confirmation of professional status, etc.;
Passport or another travel document;
Two photos;
Certificate of income or savings;
An onward plane ticket that will take you to your destination country;
A visa or other document that gives the right to enter the country of destination;
Hotel reservation;
Certificate of police clearance.

Please note that depending on your nationality and country of residence, you may be asked to provide additional documents.

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How long does it take to get a transit visa to Türkiye?

The Turkish Embassy in your country of residence will process your visa within approximately 15 working days. In some countries, this period can last up to three working days.

You can track the status of your application on the same website where you completed your application.

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Applying for a Turkish e-Visa for transit

To obtain an eVisa, you must first complete an online application form on the eVisa website. Then print out the document to present it at a Turkish port of entry.

To import pets into Türkiye, all pets must have:

1. Microchip for pets;

To enter Türkiye, your pet must be identified with a microchip.

2. Vaccinations;

Your dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies 30 days to 12 months before entry. Please note that Türkiye does not recognize the vaccine for 3 years.

3. Rabies antibody titer test;

If your pet is not vaccinated as required above or has a 3-year rabies vaccination, your dog or cat can be tested for Rabies Antibody Titer (FAVN) at an approved laboratory before entering Türkiye. Cats and dogs entering Türkiye from the United States that are vaccinated against rabies are exempt from this requirement.

4. Health certificate;

If traveling to Türkiye from the United States, a USDA-accredited veterinarian must complete a Türkiye Veterinary Certificate for approval at your state's USDA or CFIA office within 48 hours of travel for pets traveling from the US or Canada, respectively (one form per animal). If you are entering Türkiye from a country other than the US or Canada, your vet can complete an EU health certificate.

5. Treatment of internal and external parasites;

Before your pet can enter Türkiye, it must be treated for internal parasites (echinococci) and external parasites (fleas, ticks) and listed in the health certificate.

Learn more about the rules for importing pets to Türkiye on the website.

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For information and advice on Turkish customs regulations, please visit the official website of the customs administration.

In addition to a valid national driving license in Türkiye, you must obtain an international driving license. An international driver's license gives you the right to drive a car. This rule does not apply to a person holding a British driving license in Türkiye. To rent a car, the minimum age of drivers is 21 years (for some types of cars - 23 years or 27).

Embassies of Türkiye in different countries can be found here: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkish-representations.en.mfa

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