Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
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Airport Transit Visa (ATV)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 days

Application Fee

45 USD

Stay Duration

Transit

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Special visa for transit through Turkish airports when traveling to specific destinations (Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela). Required when leaving international transit area.

Special airport transit visa introduced on April 15, 2024, for citizens of certain countries transiting through Turkish airports when traveling to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela. Required when you must leave the international transit area.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months from arrival months

Education

None or higher

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AF, TD, ER, ET, GN, IN, MR, NG, PK, SO, YE

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Onward flight ticket

To Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela

Proof of onward travel

Airline booking confirmation

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Advantages

  • Fast processing
  • Allows airport connections
  • Reasonable cost

Considerations

  • Only for specific destinations
  • Very limited duration
  • Cannot leave airport for city visit

Application Process

1

Check destination

Verify if traveling to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela

2

Prepare required documents

Gather passport and proof of onward travel

3

Apply through appropriate channel

Online or at airport immigration if eligible

4

Receive ATV approval

Get transit visa for airport passage

Application Forms

Airport Transit Visa Application

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