Turkey — Hagia Sophia, Cappadocia, Pamukkale
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Turkey Visa for Indians

Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders

Indians holding a valid US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit can get the Türkiye e-visa online in minutes. Everyone else applies for a sticker visa through the Türkiye visa application centre (VFS Global).

Entry for IndiansVisa Required (e-Visa if eligible)
ProcessingMinutes – 1 day
Permitted stayUp to 30 days, single entry
AppointmentRequired (biometrics / submission)
CapitalAnkara
CurrencyTurkish Lira (TRY)
LanguageTurkish
Best time to visitApril to June, September to November

Turkey Visa Options & Document Checklist

Türkiye e-Visa (conditional)

Apply at the official portal evisa.gov.tr (beware of look-alike sites)

ProcessingMinutes – 1 day
Validity180 days
StayUp to 30 days, single entry

Documents required

  1. Clear colour scan of the passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival)
  2. Recent colour photograph — digital, as per portal specifications, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  3. Valid US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit (must be valid on the date of entry)
  4. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
  5. Hotel booking for the stay
  6. Proof of funds (at least USD 50 per day of stay)

Türkiye Tourist Sticker Visa

Online form, then biometrics & document submission at the Türkiye visa application centre (VFS Global)

Processing7 – 15 working days
ValidityAs issued
StayUp to 90 days in 180 days

Documents required

  1. Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages
  2. All previous passports (if any), including earlier visas and travel history
  3. Recent colour photograph — 1 photo, 5 × 6 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  4. Signed visa application form
  5. Covering letter signed by the applicant stating the purpose of visit, travel dates, itinerary and who is funding the trip
  6. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
  7. Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof)
  8. Personal bank statements for the last 6 months, signed & stamped by the bank, showing sufficient funds for the trip
  9. Income Tax Return acknowledgements (ITR-V) for the last 3 assessment years, or Form 16
  10. Proof of occupation — Employed: employer NOC / leave approval and last 3 months' salary slips; Self-employed: GST / Udyam / company registration; Students: bonafide certificate or NOC; Retired: pension proof
  11. Travel medical insurance valid in Türkiye for the entire stay

Türkiye Business Visa

Submission at the Türkiye visa application centre

Processing7 – 15 working days
ValidityAs issued
StayAs per visa

Documents required

  1. Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages
  2. Recent colour photograph — 1 photo, 5 × 6 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  3. Invitation letter from the host company in Türkiye on its letterhead, stating the purpose and dates of the visit and who bears the expenses
  4. Covering letter from your Indian employer / company on letterhead confirming your designation, purpose of the trip and who bears the expenses
  5. Indian company registration proof (Certificate of Incorporation / GST registration) and last 6 months' company bank statement
  6. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
  7. Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof)
  8. Travel medical insurance valid in Türkiye for the entire stay
Information checked September 2026. Visa rules change frequently — our consultants reconfirm the latest requirements with the embassy / official portal before filing. Official sources: Türkiye official e-Visa portal. Fees are not listed on this website — contact us for current charges.

About Turkey

Turkey is a popular destination for Indian travellers, with a capital at Ankara and a well-connected network of cities including Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia. The best time to visit is April to June, September to November, when conditions are ideal for exploring highlights such as Hagia Sophia and Cappadocia.

Top attractions

Hagia SophiaCappadociaPamukkaleBlue MosqueBosphorus Cruise

Top cities

IstanbulAntalyaCappadociaIzmir
FAQs

Turkey Visa — FAQs

Indians holding a valid US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit can get the Türkiye e-visa online in minutes. Everyone else applies for a sticker visa through the Türkiye visa application centre (VFS Global).
Processing is typically minutes – 1 day. Validity: 180 days. Permitted stay: Up to 30 days, single entry.
The core documents are: Clear colour scan of the passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival); Recent colour photograph — digital, as per portal specifications, white background, taken within the last 6 months; Valid US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit (must be valid on the date of entry); Confirmed return or onward flight reservation; Hotel booking for the stay. See the complete checklist on this page — our consultants review every document before submission.
Yes — Turkey requires an in-person submission or biometrics appointment for the standard visa route. Latitude Global books and prepares you for the appointment.
No consultancy can guarantee approval — the decision rests solely with the authorities of Turkey. We maximise your chances through accurate, complete documentation.
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