Turkey Visa for Indians

Turkey Visa Application Process for Indians

While a few applicants might be exempt from visa for their business or touristic visit to Turkey, others can get an e-Visa. The visa fees and rules differ from one visa type to the other. Turkey grants 5 types of visa, which are:

Tourist/Business Visa

1. Single transit
2. Double transit
3. Touristic visit
4. Commerce/business meeting
5. Seminar/meeting/conference
6. Exhibition/fair/festival
7. Sportive activity
8. Official visit
9. Artistic/cultural activity
10. Visiting the Republic of Turkey of Northern Cyprus

Official Visa

1. Courier
2. Duty assignment

Education/Student Visa

Education purpose Course purpose Internship AISEC Internship ERASMUS Internship visa Learning the Turkish language

Work Visa

1. Assigned artists
2. Assigned journalists
3. Special employment/employment purpose
4. Assigned academics/lecturers
5. Assigned sportsperson
6. Repairman and montage purposes
7. Assigned free-zone labors

Other Visa

1. Documentary purpose
2. Seafarer visa
3. Freight visa
4. Family union purpose
5. Archaeological excavation and exploration purpose
6. Medical or health treatment purpose
7. Tour operator official
8. Accompaniment purpose

Turkey Visa Requirements for Indians

Once the visa category is chosen, ensure to keep the following documents ready:

1. A duly signed visa application form that has all the correct details of the applicant
2. Two photos of the size: 2.5-inch × 2.5-inch with a white background
3. Two copies of the first and last page of the passport
4. If the applicant is on a job, an original leave letter from the employer is required. For a self-employed, a cover letter with authorized name, signatory, company stamp, and designation is required. If the cover letter is on a business letterhead, then it has to be notarized attested by the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs)
5. Bank statements of last 3 months with adequate funds (Rs.1 lakh or more)
6. A memorandum of association/certificate/proprietorship/partnership deed proof with the applicant's name in the case of self-employed/director/proprietor/partner
7. If the applicant is employed, salary slips of the last 3 months and salary account information have to be provided with an authorized signature and stamp
8. A copy of the tour itinerary
9. A copy of the hotel reservation information
10. A copy of the return ticket
11. A copy of the travel insurance

How to Apply for a Turkey Visa from India?

Step 1: Before applying, make sure to be clear with the "purpose of visit" to Turkey.

Step 2: Select the visa category and complete the respective visa application form and fix the photograph as per the specified size. The visa application form can be downloaded from the official website.

Step 3: Attach all the essential documents and ensure that the details are correct as well as complete because incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.

Step 4: Submit the visa application at a VFS (Visa Facilitation Services) center and pay the fee in cash.

Step 5: Once submitted, the application can be tracked online at their official website.

Step 6: Collect the passport from the respective VFS center or wait for a courier to arrive.

Turkey Visa Fee for Indians

Based on the type of visa an applicant chooses and the number of applicant entries in Turkey, the fee may range from Rs.3,300 to Rs.13,900. Other details relating to the visa fees are mentioned below:

1. Single entry - Rs.3,300
2. Multi entry - Rs.10,900
3. Single transit - Rs.3,300
4. Double transit - Rs.6,600

The visa fee is accepted only in cash and is submitted only between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Turkey Visa Processing Time

The visa process takes at least 3 - 12 working days from the date of submission.