Turkey has become one of the most requested trips at our desk in the last couple of years — Istanbul's skyline, Cappadocia's hot-air balloons, and a genuinely easy e-visa process for Indian passport holders that costs around ₹3,500 all-in and is often approved within minutes.
How the e-visa works
Turkey's e-visa is a fully online system — no embassy visit, no biometrics, no physical documents to submit. You complete a short form with your passport and travel details, pay online, and the visa is emailed to you as a PDF, usually within minutes and almost always within a couple of working days.
What you need to apply
You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, a digital passport-style photo (some applications do not require this, and we confirm the current requirement), a valid email address to receive the e-visa, and a debit or credit card for online payment.
Validity, cost and processing
The Turkey e-visa for Indians is typically issued for 180 days of validity with multiple entries permitted, and allows a stay of up to 30 days per visit — generous enough to combine Istanbul with Cappadocia and the Aegean coast on one trip, or to use it again on a later visit within the validity window. Filed through our desk, the fee works out to around ₹3,500 all-in, with processing often completed within minutes and rarely taking more than two working days — we file this for you as part of your booking, so there is no separate portal to navigate.
Only use the official process
Fraudulent Turkey visa websites are a known issue for Indian applicants, mimicking the official portal to overcharge or collect payment without ever issuing a valid visa. We file every Turkey e-visa through the legitimate channel and share the confirmed PDF directly with you.
On arrival in Turkey
Carry a printed or saved copy of your e-visa alongside your passport and return ticket. Immigration for e-visa holders is quick and well-established, since this route has processed Indian tourists for years.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Turkey? Yes, but it is a simple e-visa — a short online form, payment by card, and approval typically within minutes to a couple of days, with no embassy visit or biometrics required.
How much does a Turkey e-visa cost from India? Around ₹3,500 all-in when arranged through our desk, covering the application and service fee.
How long is the Turkey e-visa valid? Typically 180 days with multiple entries permitted, and each visit can last up to 30 days.
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