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🇹🇷Eurasia · Visa for Indian citizens

Turkey (Türkiye) visa, handled for you from Surat

Turkey e-Visa for Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya — Indian passport holders with a valid US/UK/Schengen visa qualify easily; others via supporting documents.

e-Visa (with support docs) Processing 3–5 working days Single

Visa type

e-Visa (with support docs)

Entry

Single

Stay

Up to 30 days

Validity

180 days from issue

Processing

3–5 working days

Approval rate

95%

Turkey (Türkiye) visa — key points at a glance

  • e-Visa (with support docs) for Indian passport holders
  • Permitted stay: Up to 30 days
  • Entry: Single
  • Typical processing: 3–5 working days
  • Indicative cost from ₹5,700 per applicant
  • No embassy visit — applied online, approval by email
  • Approx. 95% approval on Explera-filed applications

Overview

Turkey offers an e-Visa to Indian travellers. Holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa makes it almost automatic; otherwise it is granted with supporting documents (hotel, flights, funds). Explera files the correct route for your profile.

Who needs a Turkey (Türkiye) visa?

Every Indian traveller to Turkey (Türkiye) needs a e-visa (with support docs) obtained before departure. It is applied for entirely online and there is no embassy interview — Explera files it under the correct category and tracks it to approval.

Documents required

Passport scan

Valid 6+ months.

Supporting visa (if any)

Valid US/UK/Schengen visa speeds approval.

Hotel & flights

Confirmed bookings.

Bank statement

Recent statement as funds proof.

How to apply — step by step

  1. 1

    Assess route

    We check whether you qualify on a supporting visa or need the document route.

  2. 2

    e-Visa filing

    Explera submits the Turkey e-Visa.

  3. 3

    Approved

    e-Visa emailed in 3–5 working days.

Turkey (Türkiye) visa processing time, explained

Standard processing for a Turkey (Türkiye) visa is 3–5 working days once your documents are received.

During peak travel season portals can slow down; we file early and, where the destination offers it, can request express or priority processing at a higher fee.

Explera applies with time to spare and keeps you updated at every stage — you can always reach the visa desk on +91 70963 32299.

Why Turkey (Türkiye) visas get refused — and how we prevent it

Most refusals come down to avoidable mistakes. Explera pre-screens every application against each of these before we file:

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Incomplete, inconsistent or poorly-scanned documents

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Insufficient or unexplained bank balance and unclear funding

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Passport valid for less than 6 months or without blank pages

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Mismatched traveller details between passport, photo and application

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Unconfirmed or unrealistic itinerary, tickets or hotel bookings

Tips for a smooth Turkey (Türkiye) visa

  • Keep your passport valid at least 6 months beyond your Turkey (Türkiye) travel dates, with 2+ blank pages.
  • Have a clear return ticket and confirmed accommodation ready — they strengthen even simple applications.
  • Apply early: start your Turkey (Türkiye) visa at least 10–14 days before departure to absorb any delay.
  • Bundle your visa with flights, hotels and insurance through Explera — a complete, consistent file approves faster.

Turkey (Türkiye) visa FAQ

Turkey (Türkiye) visa — your questions

A valid Schengen, US or UK visa lets Indian passport holders obtain the Turkey e-Visa easily. Without one, the e-Visa is still available with supporting documents.

Visa rules, fees and processing times change frequently and are set by the destination authorities. The information above is indicative for Indian passport holders — Explera confirms the current requirements for your profile before you apply.

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