# How to Get a Turkey Visa from India in 2026 (Full Guide)

> Sticker visa or e-Visa? Which Turkish mission covers your state? What you pay online and at VFS? A step-by-step 2026 guide for Indian applicants to Türkiye.

_Published: 2026-10-24 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1177_

## TL;DR

Most Indians need a sticker visa for Türkiye, applied for at the VFS Global centre for their jurisdiction no more than 60 days before travel. A three-month single-entry visa costs INR 5400 plus an INR 12720 application fee, of which INR 6890 is paid online when booking. Indians holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit may qualify for a one-month e-Visa.

## Key takeaways

- No visa on arrival or visa-free entry for Indian ordinary passports; only diplomatic passports are exempt.
- Conditional e-Visa: one month, single entry, only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit.
- Three Turkish missions in India: Embassy New Delhi, Consulates General in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
- 3-month single entry: INR 5400 visa fee + INR 12720 application fee; INR 6890 is paid online at booking.
- Bank statements must show a minimum balance of INR 2 lakh per person, updated within the last 15 days.

**According to VFS Global, the Embassy of Türkiye's official partner, Indian citizens apply for a sticker visa at a VFS centre in their jurisdiction, up to 60 days before travel. A single-entry three-month visa costs INR 5400 plus an INR 12720 application fee; Indians with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa may use the e-Visa.**

## Article

This guide walks you through choosing the right route, finding your mission, paying, preparing the file and timing your application. All facts are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For a summary of every visa category, see our Türkiye visa page for Indians.

### Do you need a sticker visa, or can you use the e-Visa?
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Indian ordinary, special and service passport holders as required to have a visa. There is no visa on arrival for Indians and no visa-free entry; only diplomatic passport holders are exempt for up to 90 days.

The e-Visa is open to you only if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the USA, the UK or Ireland. Under the Embassy's announcement of 1 March 2024:

- The e-Visa is single entry and valid for one month, applied for at www.evisa.gov.tr.
- Your supporting visa or permit must be valid on the date you enter Türkiye, and you must carry it in original.
- It is valid only for tourism or commerce. Work and study always need a visa from a Turkish mission.
Everyone else applies for a sticker visa through VFS Global, which is what the rest of this guide covers.

### Which Turkish mission handles your state?
You must apply within your jurisdiction, which is decided by your work and residence address. If your passport was issued outside that jurisdiction, add local address proof.

MissionStates covered (main)VFS centresEmbassy of Türkiye, New DelhiDelhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and the north-eastern statesNew Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jalandhar, KolkataConsulate General, MumbaiMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Andaman & Nicobar, LakshadweepMumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, PuducherryConsulate General, HyderabadAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, ChhattisgarhHyderabadFor visa queries, write to consulate.newdelhi@mfa.gov.tr, consulate.mumbai@mfa.gov.tr or consulate.hyderabad@mfa.gov.tr, depending on your mission.

### How much does a Turkey visa cost from India?
VFS publishes two components: the visa fee and a 'Turkiye Visa Application Fee', which includes the service charge.

VisaVisa feeApplication feeSingle entry, 3 monthsINR 5400INR 12720Single entry, 6 monthsINR 5400INR 14840Multiple entry (business only), 6 monthsINR 16200INR 14840Multiple entry (business only), 12 monthsINR 16200INR 16960VFS gives a worked example: a three-month visa totals INR 18120, of which INR 6890 is paid online when you book and INR 11230 at the centre by cash, UPI or POS. Student and work visas use the same single-entry fee table. Visa officers verify eligibility for multiple entry. There is no refund in any circumstances.

### How do you apply, step by step?
- Pick your visa type and checklist. VFS lists tourist, business, medical, work, seaman, film shooting, student or research, montage and family unification visas. Download the checklist for your jurisdiction; Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad publish their own.
- Book an appointment online. Pay INR 6890 at the time of booking.
- Fill the form by hand. Use blue or black ink in block letters, affix one biometric photo and sign it.
- Attend the VFS centre. New Delhi accepts applicants Monday to Friday, 09:00-15:00; Mumbai 08:00-15:00; Hyderabad 09:00-15:00. Pay the balance there.
- Collect your passport. New Delhi and Mumbai return passports between 15:00 and 17:00. A representative or travel agent can submit with an original authorisation letter.

### Which documents go into a tourist visa file?
- Original passport valid at least 6 months on arrival in Türkiye, with at least 2 blank pages, plus copies of the first, last and visa pages and any previous passports.
- 2 biometric photos, 2.5 x 2.5 inch, white background, taken within 6 months, without spectacles or headgear.
- A covering letter with your full travel plan, purpose, travel companions, duration, occupation and who pays.
- An original leave letter from your employer on letterhead, or a college NOC with your student ID.
- Last 3 months' salary slips and 6 months' salary and personal bank statements, stamped and signed, with a minimum balance of INR 2 lakh per person and updated to within the last 15 days.
- ITR for the last 3 years and Form 16 for employees. If you do not file ITR, explain why in the cover letter.
- Round-trip flight reservation, hotel reservation and travel insurance covering your stay in Türkiye.
- Aadhaar and PAN as proof of civil status. Business owners add notarised company and GST registration.
A verifiable flight and hotel reservation covers the booking requirement; the education checklist itself notes that buying a ticket before the visa is not recommended.

### How early should you apply?
The Embassy publishes no fixed processing time, and it may change at the mission's discretion. You can apply no more than 60 days in advance. The checklists set these minimum lead times:

- Tourist, Delhi and Mumbai jurisdictions: at least 15 working days before departure.
- Tourist, Hyderabad jurisdiction: at least 6 working days.
- Business, Delhi jurisdiction: at least 10 working days.
- Medical, family unification and student visas: at least 20 working days.
- Work visas: at least 25 working days, because the file goes to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

### Which mistakes sink Turkish visa files?
- Stale bank statements. The statement must be updated to within the last 15 days.
- Applying in the wrong jurisdiction. Your address, not your preferred city, decides the mission.
- Unverifiable papers. Every document is verified with the institution that issued it. Applicants found using forged or fake documents receive a restriction code from the Directorate of Migration Management.
- Expecting reasons or refunds. The Embassy or Consulate may refuse an application without any explanation, and fees are not refunded.
Check the current fee table on the VFS Türkiye visa types page before booking.

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### Frequently asked questions

#### Can I apply for a Turkey visa three months before my trip?
No. VFS states that applicants can apply a maximum of 60 days in advance. Tourist applicants in the Delhi and Mumbai jurisdictions should apply at least 15 working days before departure.

#### Can I study or work in Türkiye on an e-Visa?
No. E-Visas are valid only for tourism or commerce. Student, research, internship, language-course and work visas are issued by Turkish missions after a VFS application, and work visas also need Ministry of Labour and Social Security approval.

#### Is travel insurance mandatory for a Turkish tourist visa?
Yes. The tourist checklist asks for travel insurance covering the duration of your stay in Türkiye. No minimum cover amount is stated on the checklist.

#### Can a travel agent submit my Turkey visa application?
Yes. A representative or travel agent can submit if they carry your original authorisation letter. At New Delhi, travel agencies submit between 09:00 and 12:00.

## Steps

1. **Check e-Visa eligibility** — If you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit and travel for tourism or commerce, check the one-month single-entry e-Visa at www.evisa.gov.tr. Otherwise apply for a sticker visa.
2. **Find your mission and checklist** — Use your work and residence address to identify the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai or Hyderabad, and download that jurisdiction's checklist from VFS.
3. **Book and pay online** — Book an appointment at a VFS centre in your jurisdiction no more than 60 days before travel and pay INR 6890 online.
4. **Prepare the file** — Fill the form by hand in block letters, and gather photos, cover letter, leave letter, bank statements with at least INR 2 lakh per person, ITR, bookings and insurance.
5. **Submit at VFS and pay the balance** — Attend the centre during applicant hours, give your documents and pay the remaining fee by cash, UPI or POS.
6. **Collect your passport** — Collect the passport during delivery hours or send an authorised representative with an original authorisation letter.

## FAQ

### Can I apply for a Turkey visa three months before my trip?

No. VFS states that applicants can apply a maximum of 60 days in advance. Tourist applicants in the Delhi and Mumbai jurisdictions should apply at least 15 working days before departure.

### Can I study or work in Türkiye on an e-Visa?

No. E-Visas are valid only for tourism or commerce. Student, research, internship, language-course and work visas are issued by Turkish missions after a VFS application, and work visas also need Ministry of Labour and Social Security approval.

### Is travel insurance mandatory for a Turkish tourist visa?

Yes. The tourist checklist asks for travel insurance covering the duration of your stay in Türkiye. No minimum cover amount is stated on the checklist.

### Can a travel agent submit my Turkey visa application?

Yes. A representative or travel agent can submit if they carry your original authorisation letter. At New Delhi, travel agencies submit between 09:00 and 12:00.

## Sources

1. [VFS Türkiye India - Visa Types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tur/visa-type) — VFS Global
2. [MFA Türkiye - Visa information for foreigners (India entry)](https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
3. [Embassy of Türkiye, New Delhi — E-visa of the Republic of Türkiye (eligibility for Indian nationals, 1 March 2024)](https://newdelhi-emb.mfa.gov.tr/Mission/ShowAnnouncement/361514) — Embassy of Türkiye, New Delhi
4. [Tourist Visa checklist - Delhi jurisdiction (VFS-hosted)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2hqXVP4LEeLy6legYYpWaD/89dd4325b6b999a82d2d9bb03d3040d0/Tourist-Visa-Delhi.pdf) — Embassy of Türkiye, New Delhi / VFS Global