# AI tells a traveler that Turkey is visa-free for everyone or sells visa stickers on arrival

- **ID:** `visa/e-visa-online-no-airport-sticker`
- **Domain:** visa
- **Category:** administrative_barrier
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 86%

## Root Cause

Many nationalities are visa-exempt for short stays in Turkiye, but others must obtain an e-Visa online in advance via the official portal before travel. Turkey largely ended airport visa-sticker sales, so travelers who need a visa must apply online beforehand or risk denied boarding.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| any | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **Check whether your nationality needs a visa and, if so, apply on the official e-Visa portal before travel.** (90% success)
   ```
   Use only evisa.gov.tr; if visa-exempt, confirm the allowed stay (often 90 days in 180) and that your passport is valid 150+ days.
   ```
2. **If you are not eligible for the e-Visa, apply at a Turkish mission in advance.** (80% success)
   ```
   Apply for a consular visa ahead of travel if your nationality is not e-Visa eligible.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **Fly to Turkiye expecting to buy a visa sticker on arrival at the airport** — Turkey moved to an online e-Visa system and no longer sells most visa-on-arrival stickers at airports; travelers who need a visa must hold an approved e-Visa before boarding. (75% fail)
- **Apply through a third-party 'Turkey visa' website** — Unofficial sites overcharge and may issue invalid documents; only the government portal issues the genuine e-Visa. (50% fail)