US Visa for Turkish Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide (B1/B2)

यह गाइड नियम-पुस्तिका है: किसे वीज़ा चाहिए, कितना खर्च आता है, कितना समय लगता है और क्या जमा करना है। कठिन सवाल — क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा? — के लिए आपके विशिष्ट दस्तावेज़ों को उन पैटर्न के विरुद्ध पढ़ना ज़रूरी है जिनसे इस कॉरिडोर पर आवेदन अस्वीकृत होते हैं। TravelReady यही करता है। नीचे मुफ़्त जाँच।

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

हाँ। Turkey पासपोर्ट धारकों को अधिकांश उद्देश्यों के लिए United States में प्रवेश हेतु वीज़ा चाहिए — आगंतुक, व्यापार, अध्ययन, कार्य और पारिवारिक श्रेणियों सभी को पूर्व-अनुमोदन चाहिए। नीचे दी गई जानकारी मानक प्रक्रिया और इस कॉरिडोर पर सबसे आम अस्वीकृति कारण बताती है।

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

Section 214(b) is wider than ties: a refusal means the officer was not convinced the applicant qualified for the visa. The most common route to that refusal is failing to convince the officer they are not an intending immigrant, and thin ties to Türkiye are usually the evidence behind it, not the definition of it. There is no appeal, and the $185 fee is not refunded.

आश्वस्त करने वाली बात: ये अस्वीकृतियाँ लगभग हमेशा टाली जा सकती हैं। ये इस पर निर्भर करती हैं कि आपका केस कैसे प्रस्तुत होता है, न कि आप कौन हैं:

अपर्याप्त या असंगत धन प्रमाण — बिना दस्तावेज़ी स्रोत के एकल बड़ी जमाराशि, घोषित आय से मेल न खाते शेष
Turkey से जुड़ाव के कमज़ोर प्रमाण — लौटने का कारण बताने वाला कोई दस्तावेज़ी रोज़गार, अध्ययन, संपत्ति या पारिवारिक दायित्व नहीं
अधूरे या असंगत दस्तावेज़ — दस्तावेज़ों के बीच परस्पर विरोधी तिथियाँ, नाम और राशियाँ
अस्पष्ट या अविश्वसनीय उद्देश्य — ऐसा यात्रा-कार्यक्रम या कहानी जो अधिकारी को अनुमान लगानी पड़े

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

Complete the DS-160 online. Fill out Form DS-160 at ceac.state.gov/genniv. Every answer must match your passport and documents exactly. Print the confirmation page with the barcode for your interview.
Pay the $185 MRV application fee. Pay the machine-readable visa fee before scheduling; keep the receipt. It is non-refundable. Budget separately for the $250 Visa Integrity Fee once the State Department begins collecting it at issuance (no implementation date published).
Book your appointment in Ankara or Istanbul. Use the official US visa appointment service for Türkiye to schedule biometrics and the interview at the Embassy (Ankara) or a Consulate (Istanbul, among others). Compare dates and apply early.
Attend the interview and answer about your ties. The officer is assessing whether you qualify: a refusal under Section 214(b) means they were not convinced you did, and on visitor cases the doubt is usually about whether you will return to Türkiye. Answer briefly and honestly about your work, studies, family, and trip, and bring evidence of ties. Lead with a clear, consistent story.
After approval: passport return and the I-94. If approved, your passport is returned with the visa (often 10-year) via the courier option you chose. The visa lets you travel TO a US port of entry; CBP sets your authorised stay on your I-94 at arrival. Check it at i94.cbp.dhs.gov and never overstay.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

Yes. Türkiye is not part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so there is no ESTA for Turkish passport holders, you need a B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism (B2) or business (B1). You apply and interview at the US Mission in Türkiye (the Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul, among others).

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

The B1/B2 application fee (the MRV fee) is $185 USD, paid before your interview and non-refundable whether or not the visa is approved. A separate $250 Visa Integrity Fee was signed into law in July 2025 and will be charged at issuance, but as of September 2026 the State Department has not begun collecting it, so applicants currently pay the $185. Once collection begins the effective total rises to about $435. Confirm at travel.state.gov before paying.

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

It varies with demand, and you should check the live figure at the travel.state.gov Global Visa Wait Times tool for Ankara and Istanbul before planning. Apply at least two to three months before you intend to travel, and after the interview allow roughly 3-4 weeks for processing and passport return.

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

B1/B2 visas are typically issued with multiple entries and up to 10-year validity, subject to reciprocity. The visa's validity is not your permitted stay: each time you travel, US Customs and Border Protection decides how long you may remain and records it on your I-94 (US regulations allow up to one year, and a B-2 tourist is normally admitted for at least six months). Check your I-94 at i94.cbp.dhs.gov after entry and never overstay.

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act presumes every visitor-visa applicant intends to immigrate, and the applicant has to establish that they qualify for the visa they applied for. A refusal under it means the officer was not convinced of that, so a stronger ties picture is usually part of the answer, alongside a documented purpose and a funding story that holds together. A 214(b) refusal cannot be appealed, but you can reapply; only meaningfully stronger evidence changes the outcome. There is no fixed bank-balance requirement, and unexplained recent large deposits tend to hurt rather than help.

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

The interview is short and credibility-driven. The consular officer is assessing whether you qualify, and under Section 214(b) a refusal means they were not convinced you did; on visitor cases the doubt is usually about whether you will return to Türkiye. They decide largely on how clearly and consistently you answer about your work, studies, family, and trip. Answer briefly and honestly, bring evidence of your ties, and make sure every answer matches your DS-160.

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

Usually only for certain renewals. From 1 October 2025 the State Department narrowed the interview waiver to, in general, applicants renewing a full-validity B1/B2 visa that expired within the last 12 months, who were at least 18 when the prior visa was issued, who apply in their country of nationality or residence, and who have never been refused. First-time applicants must attend an interview.

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आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

अधिकांश अस्वीकृतियाँ उन दस्तावेज़ों से आती हैं जो आवेदक को सही लगते हैं पर अधिकारी को नहीं। यह गाइड बताती है कि क्या जमा करना है। TravelReady बताता है कि आपने वास्तव में जो तैयार किया है वह टिकेगा या नहीं।

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आपके बैंक स्टेटमेंट को धन-स्रोत संबंधी सवालों के विरुद्ध परखा जाता है

आपका अस्वीकृति-जोखिम स्कोर, उन विशिष्ट पंक्तियों के साथ जो इसका कारण बनती हैं

आपकी स्थिति के लिए लिखा गया कवर लेटर, कोई टेम्पलेट नहीं

मेरे Turkey → United States आवेदन की निःशुल्क जाँच करें

निःशुल्क जाँच। कोई क्रेडिट कार्ड नहीं। आप केवल तभी भुगतान करते हैं जब आपको पूरी प्री-सबमिशन समीक्षा चाहिए।

अंतिम अपडेट: 1 जून 2026। वीज़ा नियम बिना सूचना बदलते हैं — जमा करने से पहले संबंधित दूतावास या आप्रवासन वेबसाइट पर हमेशा नवीनतम शुल्क और प्रोसेसिंग समय की पुष्टि करें।

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

अपर्याप्त या असंगत धन प्रमाण — बिना दस्तावेज़ी स्रोत के एकल बड़ी जमाराशि, घोषित आय से मेल न खाते शेष
Turkey से जुड़ाव के कमज़ोर प्रमाण — लौटने का कारण बताने वाला कोई दस्तावेज़ी रोज़गार, अध्ययन, संपत्ति या पारिवारिक दायित्व नहीं
अधूरे या असंगत दस्तावेज़ — दस्तावेज़ों के बीच परस्पर विरोधी तिथियाँ, नाम और राशियाँ
अस्पष्ट या अविश्वसनीय उद्देश्य — ऐसा यात्रा-कार्यक्रम या कहानी जो अधिकारी को अनुमान लगानी पड़े

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

Complete the DS-160 online. Fill out Form DS-160 at ceac.state.gov/genniv. Every answer must match your passport and documents exactly. Print the confirmation page with the barcode for your interview.
Pay the $185 MRV application fee. Pay the machine-readable visa fee before scheduling; keep the receipt. It is non-refundable. Budget separately for the $250 Visa Integrity Fee once the State Department begins collecting it at issuance (no implementation date published).
Book your appointment in Ankara or Istanbul. Use the official US visa appointment service for Türkiye to schedule biometrics and the interview at the Embassy (Ankara) or a Consulate (Istanbul, among others). Compare dates and apply early.
Attend the interview and answer about your ties. The officer is assessing whether you qualify: a refusal under Section 214(b) means they were not convinced you did, and on visitor cases the doubt is usually about whether you will return to Türkiye. Answer briefly and honestly about your work, studies, family, and trip, and bring evidence of ties. Lead with a clear, consistent story.
After approval: passport return and the I-94. If approved, your passport is returned with the visa (often 10-year) via the courier option you chose. The visa lets you travel TO a US port of entry; CBP sets your authorised stay on your I-94 at arrival. Check it at i94.cbp.dhs.gov and never overstay.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

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आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

आपके बैंक स्टेटमेंट को धन-स्रोत संबंधी सवालों के विरुद्ध परखा जाता है

आपकी स्थिति के लिए लिखा गया कवर लेटर, कोई टेम्पलेट नहीं

मेरे Turkey → United States आवेदन की निःशुल्क जाँच करें

US Visa for Turkish Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide (B1/B2)

मुख्य तथ्य: Turkey से United States वीज़ा

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

US Visa for Turkish Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide (B1/B2)

मुख्य तथ्य: Turkey से United States वीज़ा

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

US Visa for Turkish Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide (B1/B2)

मुख्य तथ्य: Turkey से United States वीज़ा

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

संबंधित वीज़ा गाइड

US Visa for Turkish Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide (B1/B2)

मुख्य तथ्य: Turkey से United States वीज़ा

क्या Turkey के नागरिकों को United States के लिए वीज़ा चाहिए?

आवेदन से पहले: वह अस्वीकृति जिसे आपको हराना है

चरण-दर-चरण: आवेदन कैसे करें

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit the United States?

How much does a US visa cost for Turkish citizens in 2026?

How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Türkiye?

How long is a US visa valid for Turkish citizens?

Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Turkish applicants?

What happens at the interview, and how should I prepare?

Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?

आपने नियम पढ़ लिए। अब जानिए कि क्या आपका आवेदन पास होगा।

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