Turkey Visa: What Is a Confirmed Itinerary?

In short: whether a Nepali passport holder needs a tourist visa for Turkey — and exactly which documents — depends on your travel purpose and the latest Turkey rules. The relevant class is Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa) (stay Up to 30 days per visit). This guide covers the requirement, the document checklist, costs, and the step-by-step process, with the official portal linked below.

Turkey Tourist visa: key facts for Nepali applicants

Visa class	Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa)
Stay	Up to 30 days per visit.
Validity	180 days from issuance to enter Türkiye.
Entries	Single (default for e-Visa).
Processing time	24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).
Funds required	No specific bank balance requirement for e-Visa applicants — the supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa is itself the trip-validity and financial-capacity proof. Turkish authorities trust the issuing-country's prior due diligence.
Official portal	https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour — Türkiye e-Visa portal (for Nepalis with active Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa or residence permit) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — VFS Türkiye Nepal (sticker visa intake for Nepalis without supporting visa) · https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr — Embassy of Türkiye Kathmandu · https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship)
Where to apply	TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa — Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal

Facts verified against the official source; confirm before you apply — visa rules change. Last checked 2026-07-12.

Documents you will usually need

• Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity) — Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
• Active supporting visa or residence permit scan — Acceptable: (1) Schengen Type C multi-entry visa with at least 2 entries used, (2) Schengen residence permit, (3) UK Standard Visitor Visa or UK residence permit, (4) Ireland visa or Stamp 4 IRP, (5) US visa (B1/B2/F1/H1B etc.) or US Green Card. Carry the original at port of entry.
• Confirmed return / onward air ticket — Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable. Direct THY Kathmandu <-> Istanbul (4 weekly) is the standard routing.
• Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay
• Email address (verification message arrives within 1 hour, must approve within 48 hours) — e-Visa is delivered exclusively by email PDF.
• Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay credit / debit card — USD payment online during application — no card / wallet alternatives.
• Travel insurance (recommended) — Schengen-template policies acceptable. (if applicable)
• Proof of onward/return travel (a flight reservation) and accommodation (a hotel booking) where required.

Step-by-step: how to apply from Nepal

1. Confirm the visa type and current requirements on the official portal (https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour — Türkiye e-Visa portal (for Nepalis with active Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa or residence permit) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — VFS Türkiye Nepal (sticker visa intake for Nepalis without supporting visa) · https://katmandu.be.mfa.gov.tr — Embassy of Türkiye Kathmandu · https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship)).
2. Gather and scan your documents; book your appointment at TWO PATHWAYS — pathway depends on supporting-visa status: (A) Online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if you hold Schengen/UK/Ireland/US visa or residence permit; (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu sticker visa if you do NOT hold a supporting visa or start the online form.
3. Prepare proof of onward travel and accommodation — many applicants use Yatra's verifiable reservations rather than buying non-refundable bookings before approval.
4. Pay the visa fee, submit (and give biometrics if required), then track your application.

Typical costs & processing time

Processing for a Turkey tourist visa typically takes 24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation). Budget separately for supporting documents: a Yatra dummy flight ticket is NPR 999, a hotel reservation NPR 499, or the full bundle from NPR 1499.

Common reasons applications get delayed

• Weak or inconsistent proof of funds.
• No credible proof of onward travel or accommodation.
• Photos or forms that don't meet the embassy spec.
• An itinerary that doesn't match the stated purpose or dates.

Frequently asked questions

Turkey Visa: What Is a Confirmed Itinerary?

The relevant class is Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa) allowing a stay of Up to 30 days per visit. Nepali applicants should confirm the current Turkey rule on the official portal, then prepare passport, application, funds, and proof of onward travel and accommodation.

How long does a Turkey tourist visa take to process?

Processing typically takes 24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation). Apply with at least a 1–2 week buffer beyond this.

How much money should I show for a Turkey visa?

For a Turkey tourist visa, no specific bank balance requirement for e-Visa applicants — the supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa is itself the trip-validity and financial-capacity proof. Turkish authorities trust the issuing-country's prior due diligence.

Can Yatra For Fun help with my Turkey documents?

Yes — Yatra issues verifiable flight, hotel and itinerary reservations for your visa file, delivered as PDFs in about 30 minutes.

Preparing your Turkey application? Yatra For Fun issues visa-ready flight reservations, hotel bookings and itineraries, and our Turkey visa guide has the current checklist. Ask us on WhatsApp.