Turkey Visa from India

This Electronic Turkey Visa is being implemented to allow visitors to easily obtain their visas online. The Turkey eVisa program was launched in 2013 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.

Indian citizens are required to apply for a Turkey e-Visa (Turkey Visa Online) to enter Turkey for visits upto for tourism, business, transit or medical purposes. Turkey Visa from India is not optional, but a mandatory requirement for all Indian citizens traveling to the country for short stays. The Turkey eVisa holders passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date, that is the date when you leave Turkey.

The Turkey Visa for Indian citizens comprises an online application form that can be completed in as little as five (5) minutes. It is necessary for applicants to enter information on their passport page, personal details, their contact details, like email and address.

Turkey Visa for Indian citizens can be applied and completed online on this website and can receive the Turkey Visa Online by email. The process is extremely simplified for the Indian citizens. The only requirement is to have an email Id, a Credit / Debit card in 1 of the 133 currencies or Paypal.

After you have paid the fees, the eTA application processing commences. Turkey Visa Online is delivered via email. Turkey Visa for Indian citizens will be sent via email, after they have completed the online application form with the necessary information and once the online credit card payment has been verified. In very rare circumstance, if additional documentation is required, the the applicant will be contact prior to approval of Turkey eVisa.

To enter Turkey, Indian citizens will require a valid travel document or passport in order to apply for Turkey eVisa. Indian citizens who have a passport of an additional nationality need to make sure they apply with the same passport that they will travel with, as the Turkey eVisa will be associated with the passport that was mentioned at the time of application. There is no need to print or present any documents at the airport, as the Turkey Electronic Visa is stored electronically against the passport in the Turkey Immigration system.

Applicants will also require a valid credit or debit card or PayPal account to pay for the Turkey Visa Online. Indian citizens are also required to provide a valid email address, to receive the Turkey eVisa in their inbox. The information on your Turkey Visa must match the information on your passport completely, , otherwise you will need to apply for a new Turkey eVisa.

Indian citizen's departure date must be within 30 Days of arrival. Indian passport holders are required to obtain a Turkey Electronic Travel Authority (Turkey eVisa) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 30 Days. If the Indian citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a relevant Visa depending on their circumstances. Turkey Visa is not valid for purposes other than tourism or business. If you need to study or work in Turkey you must apply for a regular/traditional/sticker visa at your closest Turkey embassy/commission.

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Visa Online (or Turkey e-Visa)

What is Turkey Visa Online validity for Indian citizens

While Turkey e-Visa is valid for a duration of 180 days, Indian citizens can stay for upto 30 Days within the 180 day period. Turkey e-Visa is a Single Entry visa for Indian citizens.

Things to do and places of interest for Indian citizens in Turkey

• A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall, Sumela Monastery, Akarsu Köyü, Turkey
• Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, İkizler Köyü, Turkey
• Taste the Local Raki in Clubs And Cafes
• the largest Neolithic ruins in the world at Çatalhöyük
• Dishes from the Ottoman Empire at Asitane Restaurant in Fatih, Turkey
• Visit miniature theme park with 100-plus models at Miniaturk
• Enjoy a Turkish bath in Istanbul
• Sail on the Aegean Sea
• Day trip to Cleopatra Island off the southeastern coast of Turkey
• House of the Virgin Mary at Sultaniye Köyü
• Greco-Roman ruins at Pergamum

Embassy of India in Turkey

Please apply for a Turkey e-Visa 72 hours in advance of your flight.