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India passport holders: Single entry for Turkey. Fee: USD 51 (~USD 51). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Türkiye eVisa available for Indians since 2014 (with valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa). Tourist eVisa: USD 51 (~INR 4,845) for 30-day single entry. Indian tourism to Türkiye has BOOMED 2023-25 (~200K+ Indians/year).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30 days, single entry, with qualifying visa) — Indians need valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa to use eVisa; Sticker Visa (embassy, without qualifying visa); Business Visa; Work Visa (employer-sponsored); Student; Family; Pilgrimage; Transit (96-hour free transit for Turkish Airlines passengers); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 180 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days single, 90 days/year cumulative.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + entry ban 1-5 years; pay at exit or before re-entry
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 60+ days beyond stay); Online eVisa application with qualifying visa proof; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance (recommended); Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Turkish entity invitation; For Work: SGK approval + employer's Yabancı Çalışma İzni.
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Türkiye eVisa available for Indians since 2014 (with valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa). Tourist eVisa: USD 51 (~INR 4,845) for 30-day single entry. Indian tourism to Türkiye has BOOMED 2023-25 (~200K+ Indians/year).
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Qualifying visa (Schengen/US/UK/IE) not held — must use sticker visa instead; (2) Onward EU migration concerns — Türkiye is major transit point; (3) Past Türkiye overstays heavily flagged; (4) Asylum-claim history in Türkiye or EU; (5) Document mismatch on eVisa name; (6) Forged onward tickets; (7) Single male applicants on suspicious itineraries flagged; (8) Punjab/Gujarat applicants face increased scrutiny.
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