As an Australian tourist planning to travel to Turkey, securing an e-visa application should be one of your primary concerns. Thankfully, applying for such a visa is straightforward, provided you know what you should expect and arrive prepared.

Here are four essential tips for applying for a Turkish E-Visa for Austalian citizens -

Do Your Research Before Traveling: In order to travel through Turkey using Turkey's e-Visa system, an Australian passport with at least six months validity left must be presented, and you should have at least six months remaining on its validity date. Keep a scanned copy of your biometric page ready, as this may be needed when applying online for the required travel authorization.

Apply Early: Although Turkey's e-Visa application process takes only 3 business days to approve, applications should still be submitted two weeks in advance for added peace of mind and expedient processing of applications. Don't leave applying at the last moment! Apply well in advance!

Preliminarily Secure Travel Details: In your Turkish e-Visa application, the application process requires information regarding planned travel dates and ports of entry in Turkey. Having airline tickets reserved, as well as knowing your full Turkey itinerary before beginning, is recommended to ensure accurate dates can be entered without risking rejection by authorities.

Print Out Your Visa Confirmation: Once approved, your Turkish e-Visa will be delivered electronically, making multiple hard copies important for travel purposes. Please present this hard copy upon arriving in Turkey, as it must be presented during immigration procedures; digital copies on phones cannot be accepted as acceptable proof.

Applying for your Turkish e-Visa as an Australian traveler doesn't need to be intimidating or confusing if you follow these key tips. Understanding the process and requirements well ahead of your travel will allow everything to run smoothly upon arriving in Turkey; with your Turkish e-Visa approved and printed out safely in hand, all that remains to enjoy its sights and experiences!