As of January 5, 2016, all kinds of applications for Turkish visas will have to be made through the Pre-Application System online via www.visa.gov.trand applicants must obtain an appointment. Accordingly all visa applications to Turkish consular offices must be started and submitted thru this web portal.

Please also ensure that you have read and acknowledged all terms and instructions stipulated in the following link of the Turkish Consulate General in Toronto: http://toronto.bk.mfa.gov.tr/ShowInfoNotes.aspx?ID=228584

After having submitted and obtained an appointment, you are advised to be present at the Turkish consular office at least 5-10 minutes before the specified time.Ensure that you have all of the information required for the type of visa for which you are applying before your appointment. Applicants who come unprepared may be turned away and may be required to reschedule their appointment.

If the interviewing consular officer informed you that your visa has been approved and your case does not require any additional administrative processing, your visa will be issued after 5 business days and will be turned over to you with a self-addressed prepaid return envelope from Canada Post, which you will submit during your appointment.