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Turkey Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Turkey as tourists use the Türkiye e-Visa Tourist. Processing time: 24–48 hours typical. Apply online at www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa)Stay: Up to 30 days per visit.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).
Where to apply: Onlinewww.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour

At a glance

At a glance — Turkey Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa)

Processing time: 24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).
Stay duration: Up to 30 days per visit.
Visa validity: 180 days from issuance to enter Türkiye.
Entries: Single (default for e-Visa).
Bank balance / financial proof: 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.
Where to apply: Apply fully online at evisa.gov.tr, fill form + select Nepal as nationality, upload supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US visa scan, pay USD 51.50, receive email verification within 1 hour, click approval link, pay, receive e-Visa PDF, then print and present at port of entry alongside passport AND supporting visa.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa)
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel, short visits to family / friends within Türkiye.
Stay
Up to 30 days per visit.
Processing
24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).
Business — VFS / Embassy Sticker Visa — Tourist or Business (without Supporting Visa)
Tourism / business / family visit for Nepalis WITHOUT a valid supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.
Stay
Up to 30 days per entry; multi-entry up to 90 days within 180 for repeat travellers.
Processing
7–15 working days at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu directly.
Family Visit — Sticker Visa — Family Visit / Friends
Visiting family or friends resident in Türkiye.
Stay
Up to 30 days per entry.
Processing
7–15 working days.
Student — Embassy Sticker Visa + Türkiye İkamet İzni — Studies (Öğrenci İkamet İzni)
Full-time study at a Turkish higher-education institution (Boğaziçi, Bilkent, METU, Istanbul Technical, Ankara, Hacettepe — all on the YÖK-recognised list).
Stay
Programme length; biometric residence permit valid 1 year initially, renewable annually.
Processing
Embassy sticker visa: 10–20 working days. Residence permit at DGMM after arrival: 30 days.
Work — Embassy Sticker Visa + Çalışma İzni (Work Permit + Residence)
Salaried employment at a Turkish employer. Work permit issued by Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı).
Stay
Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.
Processing
Çalışma İzni at Ministry of Labour: 30–60 days. Embassy Kathmandu sticker visa: 10–20 days post permit.
Transit — Transit Visa
Transit through Türkiye (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen SAW or Istanbul Airport IST) en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
5–10 working days at VFS Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu.
Other route — Türkiye Citizenship by Investment / Long-Stay Residence Routes
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment (CBI) via property purchase, OR long-term Türkiye İkamet İzni (residence permit) via property ownership / digital nomad / family.
Stay
CBI: permanent (Turkish citizenship for life). Long-Term Residence: 8 years initially, renewable.
Processing
CBI: 3–6 months from property purchase to citizenship issuance. Long-Term Residence: 60 days at DGMM.

Checklist

Required documents — Turkey tourist visa

6 required · 1 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity)
Required
Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
Active supporting visa or residence permit scan
Required
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
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable. Direct THY Kathmandu <-> Istanbul (4 weekly) is the standard routing.
Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay
Required
Email address (verification message arrives within 1 hour, must approve within 48 hours)
Required
e-Visa is delivered exclusively by email PDF.
Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay credit / debit card
Required
USD payment online during application — no card / wallet alternatives.
Travel insurance (recommended)
Conditional
Schengen-template policies acceptable.

Where to apply

Turkey embassy in Nepal

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu
Address: Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977 1 4720301, +977 1 4720302
Email: embassy.kathmandu@mfa.gov.tr, consular.kathmandu@mfa.gov.tr
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–13:00 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by Embassy Kathmandu directly OR via VFS intake; e-Visa decisions issued automatically by the Türkiye MFA online system in Ankara.
Application centre: 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 — (A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.
Online portal: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Türkiye sticker visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source. e-Visa applicants with supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa do NOT need income documentation — the supporting visa is itself the trip-validity proof.
TWO PATHWAYS based on supporting-visa status. Pick the right one:
(A) E-VISA via evisa.gov.tr — eligible if you hold any of: valid Schengen Type C multi-entry visa, valid Schengen residence permit, valid UK Standard Visitor Visa, valid Ireland visa, valid US visa or US Green Card. e-Visa is fastest (24–48 hour decision), cheapest (USD 51.50), and fully online. Carry the supporting visa alongside the e-Visa printout at port of entry — Turkish Border Police verify both.
(B) VFS / EMBASSY STICKER VISA — required if you do NOT hold a supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US visa. Apply at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu (Bansbari Road). Processing 7–15 working days, fee USD 60–80.
Türkiye is NOT in the EU, NOT in the Schengen Area — it operates an independent visa system. EU candidate country since 1999 with frozen accession negotiations.
Türkiye HAS its own Embassy in Kathmandu (since 2014, on Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj) — one of the few non-South-Asian missions in Nepal alongside Israel, US, UK, China, India, EU, Russia, Australia.
Biometrics are NOT required for Turkish e-Visa or sticker visa for short-stay tourist / business categories. Long-stay residence permit applications inside Türkiye (at DGMM after arrival) require biometrics.
Travel medical insurance is recommended for Türkiye visits but NOT mandatory for e-Visa or short-stay sticker. For long-stay residence permits, comprehensive Turkish health insurance (or SGK enrollment after work-permit issuance) is required.
Turkish Airlines (THY) operates 4 weekly direct flights Kathmandu <-> Istanbul (KTM <-> IST) — the only direct Nepal–Türkiye route. Major draw for Nepali tourists; KTM-IST is a popular routing for Schengen onward connections.
Türkiye uses TRY (Turkish Lira) — 1 USD ≈ 35 TRY (2026). Inflation has been high; many tourist services quoted in USD or EUR.
Long-stay (>90 days) for tourism, work, study, or family requires post-arrival residence permit at DGMM provincial office (İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü) — apply within first 90 days of stay. Türkiye İkamet İzni (residence permit) reforms 2022 streamlined the process for digital nomads + property owners.
Property purchase ≥ USD 400,000 (raised from USD 250,000 in 2022) -> eligibility for Turkish citizenship after 3 years of holding the property. Popular among Nepali entrepreneurs seeking second-passport options. Apply via Türkiye Real Estate Citizenship Portal at apr.com.tr.
Nepali tourist destinations in Türkiye: Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus, Grand Bazaar), Cappadocia (hot-air balloon, fairy chimneys), Pamukkale (calcium terraces), Antalya (Mediterranean coast), Ephesus (Roman ruins), Trabzon (Black Sea Pontic Alps).
Common refusal patterns for Nepal sticker visas: weak ties to Nepal, unexplained funds, undisclosed prior Schengen / US / UK refusals, applicants under 30 without dependants. e-Visa applications with valid supporting Schengen / UK / IE / US visa have ~99 % approval rate.

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FAQ

Turkey visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Turkey visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Türkiye as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Türkiye for tourism use the Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa), which allows a stay of up to 30 days per visit.

How long does a Türkiye tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).

What bank balance is required for a Türkiye 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.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Türkiye on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per visit (Türkiye e-Visa Tourist (with Supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US Visa)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Türkiye tourist visa?

Apply fully online at evisa.gov.tr, fill form + select Nepal as nationality, upload supporting Schengen/UK/IE/US visa scan, pay USD 51.50, receive email verification within 1 hour, click approval link, pay, receive e-Visa PDF, then print and present at port of entry alongside passport AND supporting visa.

What documents are required for a Türkiye tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity); Active supporting visa or residence permit scan; Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Email address (verification message arrives within 1 hour, must approve within 48 hours); Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay credit / debit card.

Where is the Türkiye embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye — Kathmandu — Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 4720301. Applications are lodged 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, (A) e-Visa: file fully online at evisa.gov.tr — recommended path, 24-48 hour decision, USD 51.50 fee. (B) VFS Türkiye Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); book at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/tur — sticker visa for Nepalis without supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Türkiye business visa?

Yes — VFS / Embassy Sticker Visa — Tourist or Business (without Supporting Visa). Tourism / business / family visit for Nepalis WITHOUT a valid supporting Schengen / UK / Ireland / US visa. Processing: 7–15 working days at VFS Türkiye Kathmandu OR Embassy Kathmandu directly.

Is there an official online portal for the Türkiye visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour.

How is the Türkiye visa fee paid?

e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay in USD during the application (USD 51.50 standard tourist single-entry). VFS sticker: cash NPR or card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Kathmandu sticker: cash NPR or USD at the Embassy counter (Bansbari Road).

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Türkiye visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Türkiye visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

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 (Bansbari Road, Maharajgunj — direct sticker visa intake + consular)
https://en.goc.gov.tr — DGMM (Directorate General of Migration Management — Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı — long-stay residence permits, work permits, citizenship)
https://apr.com.tr — Türkiye Real Estate Citizenship Portal (CBI applications via property purchase)
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment threshold raised to USD 400,000 effective 13 June 2022 (previously USD 250,000)
Türkiye e-Visa eligibility (2026): supporting visa accepted from Schengen Type C multi-entry, Schengen residence permit, UK Standard Visitor Visa, UK residence permit, Ireland visa or Stamp 4 IRP, US visa, US Green Card
Türkiye e-Visa fee (2026): USD 51.50 standard for most eligible nationalities (single-entry tourist, 30 days, 180-day validity)
Türkiye İkamet İzni reforms 2022 — Türkiye Tourist Residence (1 year), Family Residence, Student Residence, Long-Term Residence after 8 years
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Turkish authorities without further consular legalisation

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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