How many days should i apply for on my tourist/private visit visa?

Last activity 03 March 2014 by djoh270687

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kckirbizNew member03 March 2014 00:26:28

Hello everyone!
I am planning on visiting my boyfriend in Turkey and he will host me as well as provide bank statements to my embassy.
I am confused about how many days to apply for my visa. I have just completed my studies, so obviously I have no income. I do not want my embassy to deny me a visa, because i really wanted to spend a lot of time in Turkey this year.

I asked the embassy if i could apply for 6 months but they said probably not, but to just apply anyway.
i really do not want to have my visa application denied. My boyfriend can afford to host me and the bank statements will prove it. I just want to know how many days/ months would be considered ok esp for an African, with our embassies being so strict

Is it also possible to extend my stay from there by getting a residence permit or something?

Ps. I am not a first time visitor to turkey, I was there for 2 months last year.

I appreciate your comments and advice.

Thanks

djoh270687Active member03 March 2014 10:12:53

5 days according to the website

http://nairobi.emb.mfa.gov.tr/ShowInfoN … ?ID=159929

Turkish Embassy in Kenya

kckirbizNew member03 March 2014 13:44:09

thanks..but i wanted to know how long i could stay in Turkey on a tourist/private visit visa? a length that is suitable and does not seem suspect (eg 3 months, 4 months), since my embassy does not have a specific number of days i could apply for

djoh270687Active member03 March 2014 14:49:12

Not sure what you mean by a 'private' visa. As a Kenyan citizen you are only entitled to stay for 30 days with a electronic tourist visa, whether you can extend it I do not know. How do you stay for 2 months last time?

Check out Turkish Visa Requirements on Wikipedia it shows them for all countries. Most African countries are only 30 days.

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