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India to Türkiye visa requirements

Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Türkiye. A conditional e-Visa is available only with a valid Schengen, U.S., UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit; otherwise use the consular sticker-visa route. Türkiye is not visa-free for most Indian passport holders. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Indian ordinary, special, and service passport holders require a visa, while diplomatic passport holders are exempt for stays up to 90 days. Indian ordinary, special, and service passport holders with a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland may obtain a single-entry e-Visa via the official evisa.gov.tr portal, provided they meet the listed conditions. The Turkish Embassy in New Delhi confirms that India nationals are eligible for e-Visa only when they hold one of those supporting documents, that the supporting document must be valid on the date of entry to Türkiye, and that e-Visas of other countries are not accepted as supporting documents. The e-Visa is for tourism or commerce only; work, study, and other purposes require a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate. The official e-Visa portal says fees vary by travel document and must be checked during the official Apply flow, so this page no longer hard-codes an unsupported e-Visa amount. Travelers who are not eligible for the e-Visa should apply for a sticker visa through a Turkish mission or its current authorized process before travel.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
Conditional Türkiye e-Visa, or consular sticker visa if not eligible
Maximum stay
MFA describes Indian e-Visas as single-entry and one month; border admission must follow the issued visa
per entry
Entries
Single entry for the conditional e-Visa
from issue date
Visa fee
Shown by the official e-Visa portal during application
consular fee only
Processing time
Embassy says eligible e-Visas can be obtained online in approximately 3 minutes; sticker visas take longer
standard track
Validity
Supporting visa/residence permit must be valid on the date of entry to Türkiye
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check whether you can use e-Visa
Confirm you hold a valid Schengen, U.S., UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit that will still be valid on your Türkiye entry date.
· Supporting document· Valid on entry
/02
Use only the official e-Visa portal
Apply at evisa.gov.tr if eligible. The Embassy warns that no handling company is delegated to issue or facilitate e-Visas by Turkish missions in India.
· evisa.gov.tr· Avoid fake sites
/03
Confirm the portal conditions and fee
The official portal displays country-specific conditions and the fee after selecting nationality and passport type. Pay online in U.S. dollars with an accepted card if you proceed.
· Portal fee· USD payment
/04
Carry the supporting document
Bring the original supporting Schengen/U.S./UK/Ireland visa or residence permit, including an old passport if the supporting visa is in that passport but still valid.
· Original document· Old passport if needed
/05
Use a sticker visa if not eligible
If you do not hold a qualifying supporting document, or if your purpose is work, study, or another non-tourism/non-commerce activity, apply through a Turkish embassy or consulate route instead.
· Sticker visa· Non-tourism purposes
/06
Travel with standard evidence
Carry passport, visa, return/onward travel, accommodation details, and evidence of funds or trip purpose in case airline staff or Turkish border officers request them.
· Travel evidence· Border check
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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RequiredIndian ordinary passport meeting the e-Visa or sticker-visa passport-validity rules
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredValid Schengen/U.S./UK/Ireland visa or residence permit for e-Visa eligibility
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredSupporting document valid on the date of entry to Türkiye
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredNo reliance on an e-Visa from another country as the supporting document
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPrinted or saved Türkiye e-Visa, or sticker visa in passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedReturn/onward ticket and accommodation details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of funds and trip purpose
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RequiredConsular visa route for work, study, long stay, or applicants without a qualifying supporting document
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
situational
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa Information for Foreigners
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Türkiye e-VisaShown by official portalThe e-Visa portal states that fees vary by country and travel document; check the official Apply flow before payment
Sticker visaVariesUse the Turkish mission or authorized process if you are not eligible for e-Visa
Third-party service chargesAvoid unless officialThe Turkish Embassy warns against non-official websites and says no handling company is delegated to issue e-Visas in India
Total estimateShown by official portalVaries by routeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Consular sticker visa
Varies
Required when the traveler lacks a qualifying supporting document or travels for purposes not covered by e-Visa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No general visa-free access
Indian ordinary, special, and service passport holders require a visa for Türkiye.
High
/02
e-Visa is conditional
The online route depends on holding a valid Schengen, U.S., UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit at entry.
High
/03
Supporting document problems
If the supporting document is expired, not original, not carried, or is only another country's e-Visa, airlines or immigration can reject the trip.
Medium
/04
Purpose outside tourism or commerce
The official e-Visa portal says e-Visa is valid for tourism and trade purposes only; work and study require mission-issued visas.
Medium
/05
Diplomatic passport exception
Indian diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days, unlike ordinary, special, and service passport holders.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21 · major
India to Türkiye route rechecked by Codex
Reverified against Turkish MFA, Turkish Embassy in New Delhi, and official e-Visa portal sources. Kept the e-Visa verdict, removed airline/third-party sources, clarified that the Indian e-Visa route is conditional on a valid Schengen/U.S./UK/Ireland visa or residence permit, removed unsupported hard-coded e-Visa and sticker-visa fees, and added checked-date.
2026-05-30
India to Türkiye route verified
Earlier check confirmed Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa and may use a conditional e-Visa only with a qualifying supporting visa or residence permit.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indian citizens visit Türkiye visa-free?
No, not on ordinary passports. Indian ordinary, special, and service passport holders require a visa. Indian diplomatic passport holders are exempt for stays up to 90 days.
Who can use the Türkiye e-Visa?+
Does the supporting visa have to be unused?+
Can I use another country's e-Visa as the supporting document?+
How much does the Türkiye e-Visa cost for Indians?+
What if I do not have a Schengen, U.S., UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit?+
/11 — Passport tools

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