Visa guide · Indian passport holders
Turkey visa for Indian citizens
Indian citizens apply for a Turkey visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Single Entry - 3 Months is Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 12720/-. Processing time (All): Not specified; may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Turkey Embassy/Consulate, India. Apply maximum 60 days in advance. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Kolkata (8 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.
Turkey visa for Indians — key facts
- Visa fee
- Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 12720/-Single Entry - 3 Months
- Processing time
- Not specifiedAll
- Where to apply
- 13 locations listedNew Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh…
- Insurance required
- Yes
Overview
How do Indian citizens apply for a Turkey visa?
Who handles applications in India
VFS Global is the official partner of the Embassy of Türkiye and accepts applications as per the document checklists provided by the Turkey Embassy/Consulate General in India. Applicants can apply maximum 60 days in advance and must apply within their jurisdiction (Embassy New Delhi, Consulate General Mumbai, Consulate General Hyderabad), determined by work and residence address. Part of the fee (INR 6890) is paid online when booking the appointment and the remainder at the centre.
How to apply from India — step by step
- 1
Complete the application form
Fill in the Turkey visa application form linked from the official pages below.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
- 3
Book an appointment
Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).
- 4
Submit your application
Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and others listed below.
- 5
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
- 6
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
Before you apply
- Check the documents required for your visa category
- Get photos to the photo specifications
- Check the travel medical insurance rule
- Note the visa fee and processing time
- Prepare a flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter if your checklist asks for them — our documentation packages start at INR 1,000 (dummy ticket, dummy hotel booking)
Visa fees
How much is the Turkey visa fee for Indian citizens?
Single Entry - 3 Months
Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 12720/-
VFS example: 3 months visa total INR 18120 (INR 6890 online at booking, INR 11230 at centre)
Single Entry - 6 Months
Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 14840/-
Multiple Entry (Only Business) - 6 Months
Visa Fee INR 16200/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 14840/-
Eligibility for multiple entry verified by visa officers
Multiple Entry (Only Business) - 12 Months
Visa Fee INR 16200/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 16960/-
Service fee: Included as 'Turkiye Visa Application Fee' in the totals above; INR 6890 charged online at appointment booking, remainder payable at the centre via cash, UPI or POS
Checklist
What documents are required for a Turkey visa from India?
All applicants
17 items
- Visa Application Form filled manually in blue or black ink in block letters, 1 biometric photo affixed, signed
- Original passport valid at least 6 months upon arrival in Türkiye with at least 2 full blank pages (local address proof if passport issued outside the jurisdiction)
- 2 biometric photos, white background, within last 6 months, 2.5inch x 2.5inch
- Covering letter with entire travel plan, purpose, accompanying persons, duration, occupation, expenses clause
- Original leave letter from employer on letterhead (students: NOC from school/college with student ID copy)
- Invitation letter with inviter's ID/residence documents if visiting someone in Türkiye
- Business owners: notarised company registration and GST registration
- Last 3 months' salary slips; last 6 months' salary and personal bank statements stamped and signed by bank, minimum balance 2 lakh INR per person, updated to within last 15 days
- ITR for last 3 years; Form 16 (employees)
- Round trip flight reservation
- Hotel reservation
- Travel insurance covering the duration of stay in Türkiye
- Original authorization letter if submitted by representative/travel agent
- Copies of first, last and visa pages of passport
- Proof of civil status: Aadhar card, PAN card
- Original previous passport(s) (police FIR if lost)
- Minors: notarised consent letter from both parents and parents' passports
Tourist Visa
3 items
- Delhi jurisdiction checklist: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2hqXVP4LEeLy6legYYpWaD/89dd4325b6b999a82d2d9bb03d3040d0/Tourist-Visa-Delhi.pdf
- Mumbai jurisdiction: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3RJAUCce36DgjVhl5FKdBz/3c0d48ab99eb660c26785e255154cff0/Checklist-Mumbai-Jurisdiction-Tourist.pdf
- Hyderabad jurisdiction: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67Wx61mqMz9KxeB8TovmQc/2251da15de0e6c170b7617779b46a7c5/TOURIST-Apr-2026.pdf
Business Visa
3 items
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2fmT40NA0a4LoXL6YpecAg/2699a15270a6ac81f4ada1bf7b3bac16/Business-Visa-Delhi.pdf
- Mumbai: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4M7RjTqcgJ7hoOX49IYQsa/aaa0c38f91bebdf5fcf71639c494f2c9/Checklist-Mumbai-Jurisdiction-Business.pdf
- Hyderabad: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5JldAi1cJr9XyXhPUT4qgf/38cacc2a74c1faec6799c3ef1ac6ec42/BUSINESS-Apr-2026.pdf
Medical Visa
2 items
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/vVs8gcgK5CN7ir13Za4N9/217fc904f4c7f345e53d128316b36282/Medical-Visa-Delhi.pdf
- Mumbai: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1r5i3Sl8WJeNwIMRDt1aBr/f1ca457277ce70b644fa7893e83e7ff8/Checklist-Mumbai-Jurisdiction-Medical.pdf
Work Visa
2 items
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/135TYGMfmtWodVv87Wer8R/d881f07a99508d590c70f24adf14f437/Work-Visa-Delhi.pdf
- Mumbai: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4WAhyYTqiGVIfNnmFXLRBn/47df85cd3fc113b6680829436acbd2aa/Checklist-Mumbai-Jurisdiction-Work.pdf
Seaman Visa
1 item
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6011JoVXwPMmAk8A0RBiuM/a2e6821e6698328a0f850569b0a0ffa6/Seamen-Visa-Delhi.pdf
Film Shooting Visa
1 item
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3aJ3BL1iYlGifnlft1p6y3/0b66b2d4c0138bcf6386051feca850fd/Film-Visa-Delhi.pdf
Student / Research / Internship / Turkish Language Course Visa
1 item
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/Net8rNeYBd7sl1mTb1CDo/002fec560fed79576b805088556f9987/Education-Visa-Delhi.pdf
Montage Visa
1 item
- Delhi: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/44s6eBtZIDTXMz0OEslIaV/13fc5948793c43d6136300a25fc61364/Montage-Visa-Delhi.pdf
Family unification
1 item
- Mumbai jurisdiction only: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6ADQYmb7VieY60wpRh707d/889b2445292e9bdf2717f0d998529770/Family-Unification.pdf
Photo
What are the Turkey visa photo specifications?
- Size
- 2.5 x 2.5 Inch
- Background
- White Background
- not more than 6 months old
- without headgear, hat/cap or spectacles
- neutral expression
- hair not tucked behind ears
- no staple marks
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Turkey visa?
Travel insurance should cover the duration of stay in Türkiye (Tourist checklist)
Processing
How long does Turkey visa processing take?
- All
- Not specified; may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Turkey Embassy/Consulate, India. Apply maximum 60 days in advance
Visa types
Which Turkey visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visa types
- Business Visa
- Medical Visa
- Work Visa
- Seaman Visa
- Tourist Visa
- Film Shooting Visa
- Student / Research / Internship / Turkish Language Course Visa
- Montage Visa
- Family unification
Where to apply
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Turkey visa?
- New Delhi
- Jalandhar
- Chandigarh
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Puducherry
- Pune
- Hyderabad
FAQ
Turkey visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Turkey visa fee for Indian citizens?
Single Entry - 3 Months: Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 12720/-; Single Entry - 6 Months: Visa Fee INR 5400/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 14840/-; Multiple Entry (Only Business) - 6 Months: Visa Fee INR 16200/- + Turkiye Visa Application Fee INR 14840/-. 1 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Included as 'Turkiye Visa Application Fee' in the totals above; INR 6890 charged online at appointment booking, remainder payable at the centre via cash, UPI or POS.
What documents are required for a Turkey visa from India?
Visa Application Form filled manually in blue or black ink in block letters, 1 biometric photo affixed, signed; Original passport valid at least 6 months upon arrival in Türkiye with at least 2 full blank pages (local address proof if passport issued outside the jurisdiction); 2 biometric photos, white background, within last 6 months, 2.5inch x 2.5inch; Covering letter with entire travel plan, purpose, accompanying persons, duration, occupation, expenses clause; Original leave letter from employer on letterhead (students: NOC from school/college with student ID copy); Invitation letter with inviter's ID/residence documents if visiting someone in Türkiye. Plus 11 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 9 visa categories.
How long does Turkey visa processing take for Indians?
All: Not specified; may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Turkey Embassy/Consulate, India. Apply maximum 60 days in advance.
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Turkey visa?
Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Puducherry, Pune, Hyderabad.
What photo size is required for a Turkey visa?
Size: 2.5 x 2.5 Inch. Background: White Background.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Turkey visa?
Yes. Travel insurance should cover the duration of stay in Türkiye (Tourist checklist)
Which Turkey visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visa types. 9 visa types are listed on this page.
Sources
Sources
- VFS Global Türkiye India homeVFS Global · Checked on · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tur/
- VFS Türkiye India - Visa Types (all tabs)VFS Global · Checked on · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tur/visa-type
- Tourist Visa checklist - Delhi jurisdiction (VFS-hosted)VFS Global · Checked on · https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2hqXVP4LEeLy6legYYpWaD/89dd4325b6b999a82d2d9bb03d3040d0/Tourist-Visa-Delhi.pdf
- Jurisdiction List - India (VFS-hosted)VFS Global · Checked on · https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/PmT07BYOtknBs0kr2hsM7/3b77b5ed9d235240852e87c3a2c3edae/Jurisdiction-list_-India-2026.pdf
Machine-readable version: /visa/india/turkey/markdown
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