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Türkiye to India visa requirements

Türkiye ordinary passport holders need a visa for India. Turkey is NOT on India's e-Visa eligible list, so you must apply for a regular (sticker) tourist visa at the Consulate General of India in Istanbul (or Embassy in Ankara) before travel. A Turkish ordinary passport holder cannot enter India visa-free and cannot use the India e-Visa, because Turkey does not appear on India's official e-Visa eligible-country list or the official country-wise e-Tourist Visa fee schedule. India also limits visa-on-arrival to Japan, South Korea and qualifying UAE nationals, not Turkish nationals. Turkish nationals therefore need a regular paper/sticker tourist visa before travel, using the regular Indian visa application at indianvisaonline.gov.in and then submitting the printed form, passport, photo and supporting documents in person to the Indian mission with jurisdiction in Türkiye. The Consulate General of India in Istanbul lists the tourist visa fee as USD 103, payable in cash in US dollars, and says visa applications normally take 1-2 working days after all required documents are submitted, though applicants are advised to apply 20-30 days before travel and individual cases may take longer. The consulate decides the visa duration, number of entries and validity. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure from India and have two blank pages. Non-residents of Türkiye are not eligible to apply through the Istanbul consulate.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
Regular tourist (sticker) visa - applied in advance at an Indian mission
Maximum stay
As granted by the consulate
per entry
Entries
Single/double/multiple as granted by the consulate
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 103 (tourist visa fee at the Istanbul consulate)
consular fee only
Processing time
Normally 1-2 working days after complete submission; apply 20-30 days before travel
standard track
Validity
Set by the consulate from the date of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you are not e-Visa eligible
Turkey is not on India's official e-Tourist Visa country list, so the e-Visa route is unavailable. You must apply for a regular sticker visa at an Indian mission.
· e-Visa: not available
/02
Start the regular online application
Complete the regular Indian visa application form at indianvisaonline.gov.in, not the e-Visa form. Choose Tourist as the purpose and the correct Indian mission for your residence in Türkiye, then upload the required photo before booking/submitting.
· indianvisaonline.gov.in· Regular visa form
/03
Gather supporting documents
Prepare passport, photos, Turkish address/residence proof, round-trip flight itinerary, hotel booking or invitation letter, bank statement, and employment/leave, retirement, student or sponsor documents as applicable.
· Address proof· Travel documents
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the tourist visa fee of USD 103 at the consulate in cash in US dollars. The fee is non-refundable and the consulate can still request more information or refuse issuance.
· USD 103 cash
/05
Submit in person
Submit the printed form, passport and supporting documents in person to the Consulate General of India in Istanbul if you live in its listed provinces; other Türkiye residents use the Embassy of India in Ankara.
· Istanbul / Ankara
/06
Collect passport with visa sticker
Processing is normally 1-2 working days after complete submission, but apply 20-30 days before travel to allow for appointments, missing documents or extra review. Check the validity, entries and stay duration before you travel.
· 1-2 working days· Apply early
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Türkiye -> India · Regular tourist (sticker) visa - applied in advance at an Indian mission
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RequiredTurkish ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond departure from India
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least two blank passport pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted regular (non-e-Visa) online application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredRecent white-background passport photo (per spec)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredProof of legal residence in Türkiye (e.g. ID / residence permit)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed round-trip flight itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredHotel bookings or invitation letter
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedBank statements / proof of sufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedEmployment / leave letter or retirement proof
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredVisa fee (USD 103) ready in cash US dollars
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
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.
Official sourcesConsulate General of India, Istanbul - Tourist Visa (page last updated Jun 09, 2026)Consulate General of India, Istanbul - Visa guidelines and Processing Time (page last updated Jun 09, 2026)India e-Visa Portal (Government of India) - eligible countries / official site
Application link included: Consulate General of India, Istanbul - Tourist Visa (page last updated Jun 09, 2026)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa fee (applicants in Türkiye)USD 103Official consular tourist visa fee; non-refundable
Total estimateUSD 103 — USD 103incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard Istanbul consulate processing
Normally 1-2 working days after complete submission
The consulate FAQ says visa applications normally take 1-2 working days after all required documents are submitted; the visa guidelines page says one working day for Turkish nationals or bona fide residents of Türkiye.
Appointment buffer / extra review
Apply 20-30 days before travel
The consulate advises applying well before the scheduled travel date, and any case can take longer if extra information or documents are requested.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Not on India's e-Visa list
India's official country-wise e-Tourist Visa fee list does not include Turkey, so Turkish passport holders cannot use the e-Visa.
High
/02
No visa-on-arrival for Turkish nationals
India does not grant visa-on-arrival to Turkish ordinary passport holders; a visa must be obtained before travel.
High
/03
Residence requirement
The Istanbul consulate processes applicants who are legal residents of Türkiye; non-residents are referred to their country of residence.
Medium
/04
Document-heavy process
Tourist visas need flight, hotel, financial and employment proof, which can cause refusals if incomplete.
Medium
/05
Passport validity / blank pages
Passport must be valid 6+ months beyond departure with blank pages for the sticker.
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
Codex reviewed Türkiye to India visa facts
Rechecked official Indian e-Visa, visa-on-arrival and Consulate General of India in Istanbul sources. Eligibility remains visa-required and not e-Visa eligible; corrected regular tourist visa processing from 5-10 working days to the official 1-2 working-day guidance and removed unsupported service-fee estimates.
2026-05-30
Türkiye to India route verified
Confirmed via the Consulate General of India (Istanbul) and India's official e-Visa fee list that Turkey is not e-Visa eligible; Turkish ordinary passport holders need a regular sticker tourist visa (~USD 103).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Turkish citizens get an India e-Visa?—
No. Turkey is not on India's official e-Tourist Visa eligible-country list, so Turkish nationals cannot use the e-Visa and must apply for a regular sticker visa at an Indian mission.
Is there visa-on-arrival in India for Turkish passport holders?+
Where do I apply?+
How much does it cost?+
How long does processing take?+
Do I need to be a resident of Türkiye to apply here?+
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