Which Turkey Visa Should Indians Apply For?

The rules and fees here are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents and centres in more detail, see our Turkey visa page for Indians.

Do you qualify for the Türkiye e-Visa?

Start here, because it decides everything else. Indian ordinary passport holders may get an e-Visa only if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the USA, the UK or Ireland, and meet certain conditions. The supporting visa or permit must be valid on the date you enter Türkiye, and you must carry the original.

The e-Visa is single entry and valid for one month. It is valid only for tourism or commerce. If you plan to work, study or stay longer, the e-Visa is not an option even if you hold a US or Schengen visa.

There is no visa on arrival for Indians and no visa-free entry for ordinary passports. Only diplomatic passport holders are visa-exempt, for up to 90 days.

Which sticker visa matches your purpose?

VFS accepts nine sticker visa types for Türkiye, each with its own checklist. Choose by the main purpose of the trip, then note how early the checklist says you should apply.

No fixed processing time is published for any type. VFS says processing may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy or Consulate, and you can apply a maximum of 60 days in advance.

Single entry or multiple entry: which should you pick?

For most Indians the choice is between a 3-month and a 6-month single-entry visa. Multiple entry is available only for business, and visa officers verify eligibility for it.

VFS's own example puts the 3-month single-entry total at INR 18120: INR 6890 paid online when you book the appointment and INR 11230 at the centre, by cash, UPI or POS. Students and workers pay the same table as other visa types. The checklists warn that there is no refund in any circumstances, so pick the right type before you pay.

Which Turkish mission will handle your application?

You must apply within your jurisdiction, decided by your work and residence address:

• Embassy in New Delhi: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and the north-eastern states. VFS centres: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata.
• Consulate General in Mumbai: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and others. VFS centres: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Puducherry.
• Consulate General in Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh. VFS centre: Hyderabad.

If your passport was issued outside the jurisdiction, add local address proof, such as a rent agreement, Aadhaar, Voter ID, or a gas or electricity bill.

What financial proof applies whatever the visa type?

The money rules are the same across the main checklists. Show your last 6 months' salary and personal bank statements, stamped and signed by the bank, with a minimum balance of INR 2 lakh per person, updated to within the last 15 days. Add ITR for the last 3 years, Form 16 if employed, and 3 months' salary slips. Retired applicants and freelancers follow the same balance rule with their own income proof.

What if you plan to work, study or settle later?

A work visa starts with a job offer. The mission refers your work permit application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and emails a reference number valid for 30 days; your employer must submit its documents within that window, and you return to VFS once the permit is approved. Students need an acceptance letter showing the university's YÖKSİS ID and a Police Clearance Certificate.

Long-term residence comes much later. Under Law No. 6458 it generally needs at least eight years of continuous residence on a residence permit.

Mistakes when choosing a Turkey visa

• Using the e-Visa for a job, internship or course; it covers tourism or commerce only.
• Relying on a US or Schengen visa that will have expired by your entry date.
• Asking for multiple entry on a tourist trip; it is offered only for business.
• Applying at a centre outside your jurisdiction.
• Booking an appointment more than 60 days before travel.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Türkiye sticker visa files. Packages range from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or reach us through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a Türkiye e-Visa if my US visa has expired?

No. The supporting Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit must be valid on the date you enter Türkiye, and you must carry the original. Without it, apply for a sticker visa through VFS.

Is a 6-month Turkey visa worth it over a 3-month one?

Both are single entry with the same INR 5400 visa fee; the application fee rises from INR 12720 to INR 14840. Choose by when you plan to travel, since there is no refund in any circumstances.

Which Turkish visa do I need to visit my son studying in Türkiye?

The common checklist covers visits to people in Türkiye: add an invitation letter with the inviter's ID or residence documents to a tourist file. Family unification is a separate visa with its own checklist, published for the Mumbai jurisdiction.

How much bank balance do I need for a Turkey visa?

The checklists ask for a minimum balance of INR 2 lakh per person in your last 6 months' bank statements, updated to within the last 15 days, along with ITR for the last 3 years.