Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey)?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey). If you hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the USA, the UK or Ireland, you can get a single-entry e-visa online for a stay of one month. Otherwise you apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish consulate.
Turkey visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Visa | Indians holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit | Single entry, one month | US$30 |
| Sticker visa | All other Indian travellers | As granted | Set by the Turkish mission |
Turkey visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| e-Visa | US$30 |
| Sticker visa | Set by the Turkish mission |
The e-visa fee is shown on evisa.gov.tr before payment. Electronic visas from other countries do not count as supporting documents for the e-visa.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- For the e-visa: your valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Check whether you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit.
If you do, apply on evisa.gov.tr, pay online and download the e-visa.
If not, apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General and its visa application centre.
Carry the supporting visa or permit with you when you enter.
Processing time
The e-visa is issued online within minutes; allow several working days for a sticker visa.
Visa application centres in India
VFS Global accepts Turkey visa applications at 13 centres in India. Check which centre covers your state before you book.
Visa application centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Puducherry
- Pune
AhmedabadBengaluruChandigarhChennaiCochinHyderabadJaipurJalandharKolkataMumbaiNew DelhiPuducherryPuneCentre list from VFS Global, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Turkey
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Istanbul by Hunanuk, CC0; Cappadocia by Brocken Inaglory Edit by CillanXC, CC BY-SA 3.0; Antalya by REHBER0770, CC BY-SA 4.0; İzmir by Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey). If you hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the USA, the UK or Ireland, you can get a single-entry e-visa online for a stay of one month. Otherwise you apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish consulate.
e-Visa: US$30. Sticker visa: Set by the Turkish mission. The e-visa fee is shown on evisa.gov.tr before payment. Electronic visas from other countries do not count as supporting documents for the e-visa.
The e-visa is issued online within minutes; allow several working days for a sticker visa.
Check whether you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. If you do, apply on evisa.gov.tr, pay online and download the e-visa. If not, apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General and its visa application centre. Carry the supporting visa or permit with you when you enter.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.