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Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country. Most of it is located in Asia, whilst a small part of it lies in South - Eastern Europe.Its capital is Ankara, however, Istanbul is its most famous city.The country is best known for its mouth - watering delicacies(i.e.lip - smacking kebabs and Turkish Delights)...
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Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country. Most of it is located in Asia, whilst a small part of it lies in South - Eastern Europe.Its capital is Ankara, however, Istanbul is its most famous city.The country is best known for its mouth - watering delicacies(i.e.lip - smacking kebabs and Turkish Delights)...
Process For Turkey Visa
Process for Online visa application Turkey
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Document Validation
Our visa expert will verify & collect your document.
Visa Processing
We schedule documents submission, biometric / Interview.
Visa at doorstep
Passport gets delivered at your doorstep.
Documents Required
Document Required For Turkey Tourist Visa Online
Document Required For Turkey Business Visa Online
Document Required For Turkey Transit Visa Online
Passport
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Turkey
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages.
Photograph
- Two recent colored passport size photographs (2.5 inch mm wide by 2.5 inch mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months.
- Applicant full face must be clearly visible without any headgear.
Proof of sufficient funds for undertaking travel
- Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement (maintaining minimum 3,00,000 INR) signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip.
- In case applicant is self employed then company's 6 month bank statement is also required.
- All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week.
Income Tax Returns
- Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip.
- In case applicant is self employed than he also needs to provide company's last 3 years of ITR until it's a proprietorship firm
Accommodation
- Applicant must provide confirmed Hotel Voucher.
- We recommend you to book hotel room with cancellation policy so that just in case your visa is denied you can cancel them later.
- In case staying with relative/friend then there local address in Turkey along with their Id proof copy.
Invitation
- In case the applicant is invited from Turkey then - The valid Passport copy of the Invitee along with their financial documents (like bank statement) & Invitation letter mentioning purpose of inviting.
Covering letter
- A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)
NOC
- NOC from Employer (if employed) along with ID card copy / Business card.
- Minors need a consent letter from both parents in all cases (even though a minor is travelling with both parents). The consent NOC must be on stamp paper with photos of parents and applicant and notarized.
Flight Tickets
- If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy.
GST copy
- If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 50,000 USD / person.
- All expenses which include repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency medical treatment in hospital.
Passport
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Turkey
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages.
Photograph
- Two recent colored passport size photographs (2.5 inch mm wide by 2.5 inch mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months.
- Applicant full face must be clearly visible without any headgear.
Proof of sufficient funds for undertaking travel
- Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement (maintaining minimum 3,00,000 INR) signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip.
- In case applicant is self employed then company's 6 month bank statement is also required.
- All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week.
Flight Tickets
- Applicant needs to provide confirmed flight tickets of round trip to Turkey.
- We recommend you to book tickets with cancellation policy so that just in case your visa is denied you will be able to cancel them later.
Accommodation
- Applicant must provide confirmed Hotel Voucher.
- We recommend you to book hotel room with cancellation policy so that just in case your visa is denied you can cancel them later.
- In case staying with relative/friend then there local address in Turkey along with their Id proof copy.
Invitation
- Original invitation letter from Turkey or colour scanned copy with clear information specified the full name and passport number of the applicant.
- If applying for Multiple Entry then Turkish Company’s letter should state the long term relation with Indian Company.
Covering letter
- Cover letter from employer on company letter head with authorized signatory, name and designation with company seal. Also mentioned about the guarantee clause with the expenses of the trip.
Income Tax Returns
- Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip.
- In case applicant is self employed than he also needs to provide company's last 3 years of ITR until it's a proprietorship firm.
GST copy
- If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy.
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 50,000 USD / person.
- All expenses which include repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency medical treatment in hospital.
Passport
- Original passport issued within 10 years.
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Turkey.
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages.
Photograph
- Two recent colored passport size photographs (2.5 inch wide by 2.5 inch high without border) and taken within the last 3 months.
- Applicant full face must be clearly visible without any headgear.
Flight Tickets
- Applicant needs to provide confirm Airlines from Turkey to onwards
Important Information
Important visa information for Turkey
All Indian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Turkey.
Each applicant must have all the mandatory documents as mentioned in requirement tabs above.
In addition to the documents mentioned, our visa experts or the concerned embassy may require you to furnish additional documents to process your visa.Your cooperation in furnishing any such additional documents is essential for a positive outcome.
If all the documents are not ready at the time of agent visit then additional charges are levied when agent revisits your residence.
Fee may vary for country if rate of exchange for Turkish lira fluctuates.
Visa fee is nonrefundable whether visa is approved or rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions !
Do Indian travelers need to be quarantined after arriving in Turkey?
Although Indian travelers do not need to be quarantined upon arrival in Turkey, those traveling must be fully vaccinated with a Covid 19 vaccines approved by WHO and must present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72-hours of boarding. You must also present a Proof of Vaccination Certificate during boarding
Do you need to be vaccinated to travel to Turkey?
Yes, Indian travelers and tourists must be fully vaccinated by Covid 19 vaccines approved by WHO. (Covishield and Covaxin both are approved). In case traveler has taken only a single dose then they need to be quarantined for 10 days in Turkey on arrival
Which vaccine should Indian travelers take to visit Turkey?
Indian travelers and tourists must be fully vaccinated with any vaccine which has been approved by WHO for Covid 19, Covishield and Covaxin both are approved.
Do I need a negative RT-PCR test report even though I am fully vaccinated to enter Turkey?
Fully vaccinated travelers must also present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72-hours of boarding
Should I book my flight prior to applying for a Turkey Visa Application?
Yes, you need to book a flight and hotel before applying for a Turkey visa. But we do recommend to book flights and hotels with cancellation feature available so that just in case your visa is refused, you do not lose the entire amount spent on your flight or hotels
What is the current Turkey visa processing time?
Generally, It takes 5 to 10 days as standard Turkey sticker visa application processing time (for e visa is usually take 2 to 3 days if you hold a valid US or Schengen visa already), though sometimes it can take more than 10 days depending on the embassy. Ideally, it is advised to start your visa application process 4-5 weeks prior to your intended date of departure.
Turkey Visa Application - Who needs a Turkey Transit Visa?
You will need a transit visa if you have to pass through border control. You will pass through border control if: you leave the airport building for any reason, you need to collect and recheck your luggage, your connecting flight departs from a different airport, your connecting flight departs on a different day to when you arrive, there is nowhere for you to stay in the airport overnight, you are transiting through the Turkey to your final destination
