🇮🇳INDIA

🇹🇷TÜRKIYEIN-TR

Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye?

Q: Who can use the Türkiye e-Visa?

Indian ordinary passport holders who hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the USA, the UK, or Ireland that remains valid when entering Türkiye.

Q: What if I don't have a Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa?

You must apply for an ordinary (sticker) tourist visa in person through a Turkish embassy or consulate in India or their authorized application centre.

Q: How long can I stay on the e-Visa?

The e-Visa allows a single entry with a stay of up to 30 days. The e-Visa itself is valid for 180 days from the date of issue.

Q: How much does the e-Visa cost?

The official e-Visa fee for Indian citizens is about USD 43, paid online by card at evisa.gov.tr.

Q: What documents should I carry at entry?

Your printed e-Visa (or stickered passport), the supporting Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit, a passport valid 6+ months, return ticket, accommodation proof, and proof of sufficient funds.

Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Türkiye. A conditional single-entry e-Visa is available online only if you already hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit; otherwise you must apply for a sticker visa at a Turkish mission. Türkiye is not visa-free for Indian citizens and abolished visa-on-arrival for India in 2014. The fastest route is the conditional e-Visa via the official portal evisa.gov.tr, but it is restricted: you must hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the USA, the UK, or Ireland that is still valid when you enter Türkiye. This e-Visa is single entry, allows a stay of up to 30 days, costs about USD 43, and is valid for 180 days from issue. If you do not meet the supporting-visa condition, you must apply for an ordinary (sticker) tourist visa in person/by appointment through a Turkish embassy or consulate in India. Carry a passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page, confirmed return/onward tickets, accommodation proof, and proof of sufficient funds.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Conditional e-Visa (requires valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit); otherwise consular sticker visa

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 43 (e-Visa) / approx. INR 5,090+ consular sticker visa

consular fee only

Processing time

e-Visa: minutes to 1-3 days; sticker visa: 1-3 weeks

standard track

Validity

e-Visa valid 180 days from issue (one entry within validity)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your eligibility for the e-Visa

Check whether you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit that will still be valid on the day you enter Türkiye. If yes, you qualify for the conditional e-Visa. If no, you must use the consular sticker-visa route.

· Eligibility check

/02

Apply on the official e-Visa portal

Go to www.evisa.gov.tr, select India as nationality and Ordinary passport, and complete the application. Enter passport details and your supporting visa/residence permit information.

· evisa.gov.tr· Online

/03

Pay the e-Visa fee

Pay the fee (about USD 43) online by credit/debit card. Approval is usually issued within minutes to a few days; download and print the approved e-Visa.

· Card payment

/04

Or book a consular sticker-visa appointment

If you do not hold a qualifying visa/residence permit, book an appointment at the Turkish Embassy (New Delhi) or Consulate General (Mumbai) or through their authorized application centre and submit documents in person.

· Embassy/Consulate

/05

Prepare supporting documents

Gather passport (6+ months validity, blank page), photos, confirmed round-trip tickets, hotel/accommodation proof, bank statements showing sufficient funds, and travel insurance.

· Documents

/06

Travel and enter Türkiye

Carry your printed e-Visa (or stickered passport) plus the supporting visa/residence permit and proof of funds; present them at the border within the visa validity period.

· At the border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 9 complete

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with one blank page

required

Valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit (for e-Visa eligibility)

required

Approved and printed e-Visa or stickered passport

required

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, ~USD 50/day)

required

Two recent biometric passport-size photographs (sticker visa)

recommended

Travel medical insurance (recommended, often USD 50,000 coverage)

recommended

Printed itinerary and tour/booking confirmations

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

e-Visa feeUSD 43Single entry, 30-day stay; paid online at evisa.gov.tr

Consular sticker visa feeapprox. INR 5,090Single entry; for applicants without a qualifying supporting visa

Visa application centre / service feeapprox. INR 1,500-2,500Charged by authorized centre for sticker-visa submissions

Travel medical insuranceapprox. INR 1,500-4,000Optional but recommended; coverage typically USD 50,000

Total estimateUSD 43 — INR 7,500+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa online

Minutes to 1-3 days

Fastest route for eligible applicants holding a valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit.

Consular sticker visa

1-3 weeks

In-person application at a Turkish mission or authorized centre for applicants who do not qualify for the e-Visa.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access

Türkiye abolished visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals in 2014; all Indian tourists must obtain a visa in advance.

High

/02

e-Visa is conditional, not universal

The online e-Visa is only granted to Indian ordinary passport holders who hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit.

High

/03

Missing or expired supporting visa

If the qualifying visa/residence permit is not valid at entry, the e-Visa is invalid and entry can be refused.

Medium

/04

Insufficient supporting documents

Lack of return ticket, accommodation proof, or funds can lead to e-Visa denial or refusal at the border.

Medium

/05

Purpose beyond tourism

Work, study, or long-term stays are not covered by the e-Visa and require a consular visa.

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

2026-05-30

India to Türkiye route verified

Confirmed via the Turkish MFA and official e-Visa portal that Indian ordinary passport holders require a visa: a conditional single-entry e-Visa (valid 1 month, USD 43) is available only with a valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit; otherwise a consular sticker visa is required. No visa-on-arrival.

/09 — The questions