FAQ

It depends. The frequency of visit varies from country to country, nationals of some countries are only given a single entry e-Visa while nationals of other countries are always granted multiple entry e-Visa. Check the e-Visa eligible countries list in section above to know what nationals of your country are likely to get. When you have a single entry e-Visa, you can only visit Turkey with this document at any one time within the validity period of the e-Visa. If you wish to make another trip after this time, regardless of whether you finished the days you were allowed to spend on your first trip or not, you must apply for another e-Visa. When you have a multiple entry e-Visa, you can visit Turkey as many times as you want with this document as long as it is within the validity period of the e-Visa and you have not overstayed.

No. A transit areas is a designated area that is established by local authorities for the convenience of passengers who are traveling by connecting two or more countries before arriving at their final destination. An international transit area can be an airport or seaport. As long as a passenger is not leaving the international transit area, s/he do not need to obtain Turkey e-Visa.
According to the Law on Foreigners and International Protection of April 2014, foreigners arriving sea ports and intend to visit the seaport city or nearby attractions for touristic purposes are exempted from visa provided their stay in this area do not exceed 72 hours.