Who Must Sign a Turkey Visa Invitation Letter?

In short: whether a Nepali passport holder needs a invitation visa for Turkey — and exactly which documents — depends on your travel purpose and the latest Turkey rules. The relevant class is VFS / Embassy Sticker Visa — Tourist or Business (without Supporting Visa) (stay Up to 30 days per entry; multi-entry up to 90 days within 180 for repeat travellers). This guide covers the requirement, the document checklist, costs, and the step-by-step process, with the official portal linked below.

Turkey Invitation visa: key facts for Nepali applicants

Visa class	VFS / Embassy Sticker Visa — Tourist or Business (without Supporting Visa)
Stay	Up to 30 days per entry; multi-entry up to 90 days within 180 for repeat travellers.
Validity	180 days from issuance.
Entries	Single (1) or Multiple (M).
Processing time	7–15 working days at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu directly.
Funds required	Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Türkiye trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns. Tighter scrutiny than e-Visa pathway since no supporting-visa 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

• Türkiye sticker visa application form (signed) — Downloaded from VFS Türkiye Nepal portal OR completed at Embassy Kathmandu.
• Nepali passport (≥ 6 months validity beyond intended return; ≥ 2 blank pages) — Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of current and last passport.
• Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
• Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage) — Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
• Confirmed accommodation in Türkiye for the entire stay — Hotel booking, private rental, OR invitation-letter accommodation.
• Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location) — Common circuits: Istanbul + Cappadocia + Pamukkale + Antalya. Provide day-by-day plan.
• Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
• Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
• 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 invitation visa typically takes 7–15 working days at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu directly. 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

Who Must Sign a Turkey Visa Invitation Letter?

The relevant class is VFS / Embassy Sticker Visa — Tourist or Business (without Supporting Visa) allowing a stay of Up to 30 days per entry; multi-entry up to 90 days within 180 for repeat travellers. 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 invitation visa take to process?

Processing typically takes 7–15 working days at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu directly. Apply with at least a 1–2 week buffer beyond this.

How much money should I show for a Turkey visa?

For a Turkey invitation visa, bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Türkiye trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns. Tighter scrutiny than e-Visa pathway since no supporting-visa 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.