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Turkey visit visa: e-Visa, sticker, and tourist
A Turkey visit visa is a short stay permission for Indian travellers. There are two routes: the quick online e-Visa, open only to Indians who hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit, and the sticker visa for everyone else, applied for at a consulate. There is no visa on arrival for Indians. A border officer decides entry.
Data current as of June 2026
What the Turkey visit visa covers
A Turkey visit visa lets Indian travellers come to the Republic of Turkey for a short stay. The thing that makes Turkey different is the eligibility gate that decides your route.
It covers tourism, visiting family or friends, and business. Indians get a Turkey visit visa in one of two ways. If you hold a valid Schengen, United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland visa or residence permit, you qualify for the quick online e-Visa. If you do not, you apply for the sticker visa through a Turkish consulate or an authorised visa centre, which is open to everyone. There is no visa on arrival for Indian passport holders, withdrawn in 2014.
The visit visa does not allow paid employment or study, which need separate visas. Travel insurance is required, generally with at least 30,000 euros of cover. Turkey is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not by itself let you enter Turkey, though it does make you eligible for the e-Visa. This page is a full guide: the eligibility gate, the two routes, the fees, the documents, the process, and what to do before and during your visit.
Which Turkey visit visa route is yours?
Everything for Turkey starts with one question: do you hold a qualifying supporting visa? The figure below shows how that single answer decides your route.
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and consular guidance, current for 2026. Indian nationals are not visa-exempt and there is no visa on arrival. The e-Visa is open only to Indians who hold a valid Schengen, United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland visa or residence permit, while everyone else uses the sticker visa. Rules can change, so confirm your route before you book travel.
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What counts as a qualifying supporting visa
You qualify for the quick online e-Visa if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from any one of these. It can even be in an old passport, as long as it is still valid.
Schengen
Any Schengen area visa or permit
United States
US visa or residence
United Kingdom
UK visa or residence
Ireland
Irish visa or residence
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr), current for 2026. The supporting visa or residence permit must be valid and cover your Turkey entry date, and it may be in an old or expired passport provided the supporting visa itself is still valid, in which case you carry both passports. If you hold one of these, you can use the e-Visa, otherwise you apply for the sticker visa. Rules can change, so confirm before you apply.
If you hold one of these, the online e-Visa is the quickest and cheapest route. If not, the sticker visa is straightforward and open to everyone. We confirm your eligibility before you start.
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e-Visa and sticker visa, side by side
The two routes differ in eligibility, cost, speed, and entry type. This comparison shows them at a glance so you can see which one is yours.
- Who it is for
- Indians with a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or permit
- Where to apply
- Online at evisa.gov.tr, no embassy visit
- Fee
- About 43 US dollars
- Processing
- Minutes to about 72 hours
- Entry and stay
- Single entry, up to 30 days, valid 180 days
- Who it is for
- Indians without a qualifying supporting visa, and others
- Where to apply
- Turkish consulate or authorised centre, with biometrics
- Fee
- Higher, plus a centre service charge
- Processing
- About 5 to 15 working days
- Entry and stay
- Single or multiple entry, longer validity possible
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and consular guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa is single entry for a 30-day stay, valid 180 days from issue, and costs about 43 US dollars. The sticker visa is applied for at a consulate or authorised centre with biometrics, costs more with a service charge, takes longer, and can be single or multiple entry with a longer validity. Fees and rules can change, so confirm before you apply.
Turkey visit visa options compared
Across both routes there are a few visit options for different travellers. This table compares the main ones for Indian applicants.
| Option | How you get it | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa | Online, with a qualifying supporting visa | Up to 30 days |
| Tourist sticker visa | Consulate or authorised centre | Up to 90 days in 180 |
| Business e-Visa | Online, with a qualifying supporting visa | Up to 30 days |
| Business sticker visa | Consulate, with an invitation | Short stay |
| Multiple-entry sticker | Consulate, for frequent travellers | Up to 90 days per entry |
| Airport transit visa | For certain connecting routings | Transit only |
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and consular guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa is single entry for up to 30 days, and the sticker visa can allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period, single or multiple entry. An airport transit visa is needed for certain connecting routings. None allow paid work or study. Categories and stays can change, so confirm current details before you apply.
For Indians with a qualifying supporting visa, the tourist e-Visa is the simplest and cheapest. For everyone else, the sticker visa is the route. We match you to the right option for your trip.
Where to apply for the sticker visa in India
If you need the sticker visa, you apply through the Turkish consulate or an authorised visa centre. Centres operate in several Indian cities, where you book an appointment and give biometrics.
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Kolkata
Chandigarh
Jaipur
Jalandhar
Gurgaon
Source: authorised Turkey visa centre and consular guidance, current for 2026. The sticker visa is applied for at the Turkish consulate or an authorised visa application centre, with an appointment and biometrics, in cities including those listed. The exact list of centres and cities can change, so confirm the current authorised centre for your city before you apply. Use only official or authorised channels and avoid third party sites that charge extra.
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Documents you need for a Turkey visit visa
A complete, consistent file is the single biggest factor you control. This table shows the core documents and the extras for each route.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport and photo | All applicants | Valid 6 months, 2 blank pages, white-background photo |
| Supporting visa or permit | e-Visa applicants | Valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence |
| Return ticket and accommodation | All applicants | Confirmed booking and stay details |
| Travel insurance | All applicants | Generally at least 30,000 euros cover |
| Bank statements | Sticker visa applicants | Recent statements, sufficient funds |
| Application form and biometrics | Sticker visa applicants | Completed form, appointment, fingerprints |
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and authorised visa centre checklists, current for 2026. The passport must be valid at least six months with two blank pages, travel insurance is required, and e-Visa applicants must hold a valid Schengen, United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland supporting visa, which can be in an old passport if still valid. Sticker visa applicants attend an appointment and give biometrics. Confirm the current checklist before you apply.
Strong, consistent documents that match your itinerary are what officers reward. We build and review your full file so it tells a clear, genuine story of your visit.
The Turkey visit visa process, by route
The first steps depend on your route, then both routes share the same finish at the border. The bands below show the e-Visa track, the sticker track, and the shared steps.
Step 1
Confirm eligibility
Check your Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa is valid for your travel date.
Step 2
Apply at evisa.gov.tr
Fill the online form, upload your passport and supporting visa, and pay about 43 US dollars.
Step 3
Get the PDF
The e-Visa arrives by email, usually within minutes to 72 hours. Print it.
Step 1
Book the appointment
Apply through the consulate or an authorised centre and book a biometrics slot.
Step 2
Attend and submit
Give biometrics, submit your form and documents, and pay the fee and service charge.
Step 3
Collect the passport
After 5 to 15 working days the visa is affixed and the passport returned.
Step 4
Prepare to travel
Carry your passport, the e-Visa or sticker, supporting visa, insurance, and bookings.
Step 5
Fly to Turkey
Take your documents to the airport and board with everything ready.
Step 6
Enter Turkey
At the border the officer checks your documents and decides entry.
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and authorised visa centre guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa is processed online within minutes to about 72 hours, and the sticker visa takes about 5 to 15 working days with an appointment and biometrics. A visa does not guarantee entry, since a border officer decides at arrival. Confirm current details before you travel.
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Turkey visit visa dos and donts
Small mistakes cause many refusals. These dos and donts keep your application honest and strong.
Do the right things
- Check your e-Visa eligibility before you apply.
- Apply for the e-Visa only on evisa.gov.tr.
- Carry both passports if your supporting visa is in an old one.
- Buy travel insurance of at least 30,000 euros.
- Carry a printed copy of your e-Visa or sticker.
- Book your sticker appointment early.
Do not do these
- Do not apply for the e-Visa without a qualifying visa.
- Do not expect a visa on arrival; there is none.
- Do not use third party sites that charge extra.
- Do not work or study on a visit visa.
- Do not try to extend the e-Visa from inside Turkey.
- Do not overstay; bans of up to 5 years apply.
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and consular guidance, current for 2026. Applying for the e-Visa without a qualifying supporting visa is a common error. There is no visa on arrival for Indians. The e-Visa cannot be extended, and overstaying can lead to fines and an entry ban of up to five years. Rules can change, so confirm current details.
What to do once you are in Turkey
A visit visa lets you do more than sightsee, within clear limits. Here is what you can and cannot do as a visitor.
You can
- Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Pamukkale.
- Visit Ephesus and the historic sites.
- Visit family and friends.
- Attend meetings and conferences on a business visit.
- Apply for a residence permit for a longer stay.
- Stay within the days your visa allows.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Turkey.
- Study a long program on a visit visa.
- Extend the e-Visa from inside the country.
- Stay beyond the days your visa allows.
- Treat the visa as permission to settle.
At the border, an officer asks about your visit and checks your documents, so keep them ready. For a longer stay you apply for a short-term residence permit, the Ikamet, through the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management before your visa expires.
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Provincial Directorate of Migration Management guidance, current for 2026. Activities must match your visa, and paid work or study needs a separate visa. The e-Visa cannot be extended, and a longer stay needs a residence permit applied for before the visa expires. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
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How long you can stay and the rules
A visit visa is a short stay, and the days depend on your route. This table explains the stay, validity, extension, and overstay rules for Indian travellers.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| e-Visa stay | Up to 30 days | Single entry, valid 180 days from issue |
| Sticker visa stay | Up to 90 days in 180 | Single or multiple entry |
| Extension | Not for e-Visa | Exit and reapply, or get a residence permit |
| Longer stay | Residence permit | Ikamet via Migration Management |
| Overstay | Fines and bans | Entry ban up to 5 years possible |
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and Provincial Directorate of Migration Management guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa allows up to 30 days, single entry, valid 180 days from issue, while the sticker visa can allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The e-Visa cannot be extended, a longer stay needs a residence permit, and overstaying can lead to fines and an entry ban of up to five years. Rules can change.
The visit visa is for short stays, not for settling. If you want to work, study, or stay longer, a separate work, student, or residence visa is needed. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for, and refusal reasons
A Turkey visit visa is approved when you apply on the right route, show a genuine short trip, enough funds, valid insurance, and a clean travel history. Knowing what is checked helps you prepare.
Common reasons for problems include applying for the e-Visa without a qualifying Schengen, United States, United Kingdom, or Ireland supporting visa, incomplete or inconsistent documents, unclear or insufficient funds, no confirmed return ticket or accommodation, missing travel insurance, unclear photos, or a previous overstay in Turkey or the Schengen area. Choosing the wrong visa type is also a frequent cause. Many cases can be reapplied with a stronger file.
A Turkey visit visa for Indians comes in two routes: the quick online e-Visa, open only to those who hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa or residence permit, costing about 43 US dollars for a single entry of up to 30 days, and the sticker visa for everyone else, applied for at a Turkish consulate or an authorised centre with biometrics, costing more and allowing up to 90 days in 180. There is no visa on arrival, travel insurance is required, and the visa never allows paid work.
Factual overview, verified against the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and consular guidance, current for 2026. Fees, stay periods, eligibility, and rules are set by the Turkish authorities and can change at any time. A visa does not guarantee entry.
Meeting the criteria improves your chances, but the final decision rests with the Turkish authorities and the border officer. We give you a realistic view and help you choose and prepare the strongest route.
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