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Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Türkiye

As of 2026-09-22

Processing
Minutes online
Fee
Shown on the portal; e-Visa only with a valid Schengen/US/UK/Irish visa
Max Stay
30 days
Apply At
evisa.gov.tr (with a valid Schengen/US/UK/Irish visa) or the Turkish mission's authorised centre →

Last updated: 2026-09-22 • Information may change—always verify with official sources.

Türkiye Visa Overview for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens can apply for an e-Visa to visit Türkiye. Ordinary Indian passports need a visa: single-entry e-Visa valid for one month at evisa.gov.tr only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit (Ministry of Foreign Affairs); fee shown on the portal after selecting nationality; otherwise a sticker visa through the authorised centre after pre-application at visa.gov.tr. Free e-ATV needed when transiting Istanbul to Mexico, Panama, Colombia or Venezuela (New Delhi embassy, 15 Apr 2024). The e-Visa can be obtained online before travel, with processing typically taking Minutes online.

The online application process requires a valid passport scan, a passport-size digital photo, and the applicable supporting documents. Indian applicants apply through the e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.tr, open to Indian passports only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Once approved, the e-Visa is sent by email and should be printed for presentation at the border.

The e-Visa allows a stay of 30 days in Türkiye.

Available Visa Types for Indian Citizens

Visa-Free Entry

90 days in any 180 for the UK, US, Canada, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, Gulf, Latin America and China; 60 days for Russia; 30 for Thailand and Indonesia

None: stamped at the borderFree

e-Visa

Single-entry online visa: unconditional for Vietnam, South Africa, Mexico and Taiwan; for Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Philippine, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, Iraqi and Egyptian passports only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa

Minutes onlineBy nationality; USD 15-80 on the ministry table

Sticker Visa

For Nigerian, Kenyan, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, Ugandan, Tanzanian and Myanmar passports, and for South Asians without a qualifying visa: pre-application at visa.gov.tr, lodged at Sefa Visa, Mosaic Visa, Anatolia or AgentTR

Set per missionPKR 52,200-98,600 in Pakistan; set per mission elsewhere

Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV)

Free electronic airport transit visa for Indian and Nepalese passports connecting through Istanbul to Mexico, Panama, Colombia or Venezuela since 15 April 2024; airside transit otherwise needs nothing

Online before departureFree

How to Apply

1

Visit the official Türkiye e-Visa portal

2

Create an account and complete the online application with your passport and travel details

3

Upload required documents: passport scan, passport-size photo, and supporting documents

4

Pay the e-Visa fee of the applicable amount online

5

Wait for processing (typically Minutes online)

6

Download and print the approved e-Visa

7

Present the printed e-Visa along with your passport at the Türkiye border

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Rules for every traveller

Border documents, stay conditions and the mistakes that get travellers refused are the same whatever your passport. Read them in the Türkiye visa guide.

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Important Notes for Indian Applicants

  • Indian citizens apply through the e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.tr, open to Indian passports only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit
  • Apply for the e-Visa before departure — it cannot be obtained at the border
  • E-Visa processing typically takes Minutes online — apply with buffer time before your flight
  • Keep ITR (Income Tax Returns), Form 16, and bank statements ready — these are critical for Indian applicants
  • Book VFS appointments early morning for faster processing

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Indian citizens can apply for an e-Visa online before traveling to Türkiye. Apply through the official portal before departure.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Türkiye?

With an approved visa, Indian citizens may stay in Türkiye for 30 days. The exact duration is determined by the visa type and conditions.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Türkiye visa?

Indian citizens typically apply through the e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.tr, open to Indian passports only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Book appointments early, especially during peak travel seasons.

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Other destinations for Indian citizens

Canada

Visa required

Thailand

Visa-free

United Kingdom

Visa required

United States

Visa required

Australia

Visa required

Schengen Area

Visa required

United Arab Emirates

Visa required

Japan

Visa required

Singapore

Visa required

China

Visa required

South Korea

Visa required

Malaysia

Visa-free

South Africa

Visa-free

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Official Resources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa Information for Foreigners
The official per-country statement of who is exempt, who may use the e-Visa and on what conditions, and who needs a sticker visa.
Republic of Türkiye e-Visa Application System (evisa.gov.tr)
The only official e-Visa site, run for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the fee for your nationality is shown after you select it.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Country fees for e-Visa (10 November 2014)
The ministry's published e-Visa fee table: USD 15 to 80 by nationality for the 38 countries listed, with the corresponding airport visa fees.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa pre-application (visa.gov.tr)
The consular pre-application system for sticker visas, completed before the appointment at the authorised visa application centre.
Turkish Embassy in Abuja — Announcement for Nigerian nationals (3 January 2026)
Sefa Visa as the sole authorised application company from 5 January 2026, at Churchgate Tower, Abuja.
Turkish Embassy in Islamabad — Visa application fee structure (20 February 2026)
Sticker visa fees in rupees for Pakistani and non-EU passports: PKR 52,200 single entry (three months) to PKR 98,600 multiple entry (twelve months), cash only.
Embassy of Türkiye in Dhaka — Visa applications (2 February 2026)
Mosaic Visa in Banani as the only authorised centre in Bangladesh from 1 February 2026.
Turkish Embassy in Manila — All visa applications processed by AgentTR (27 May 2022)
The Türkiye Visa Application Center in the Philippines since 30 May 2022.
GOV.UK — Türkiye entry requirements
Ninety days in any 180 for British citizens, passport valid 150 days beyond arrival with one blank page, and the land-border stamp rule.

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Last verified: October 2026|Official source