Turkey Tourist Visa for Indians
 

Located between Europe and West Asia, Turkey straddles both cultures. Tourist attractions here include beautiful coastlines, national parks, ancient mosques, and cities with wonderful architecture.

For tourists wanting to visit the country, a tourist visa is required. This is called the short-stay visa. With this visa you can stay up to 30 days in Turkey for tourism purposes. You cannot engage in any paid activities during the duration of your stay. There is an e-visa facility to obtain this visa.
 

Are Indians eligible for Turkish e-visa?

An e-visa for Turkey is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey. It can be obtained online after entering the required information and making the payment.

Indian nationals are eligible for the Turkish e-visa, provided that they meet the criteria.

An e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel to Turkey is tourism or commerce. For work or study abroad in Turkey, the relevant visa must be applied for at a Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
 

Places to Visit in Turkey
 

Located between Asia and Europe, Turkey has a coastline on the Black Sea towards the North and the Mediterranean Sea in the south and east.

Ankara is the national capital. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey.

The Turkish new lira – currency abbreviation TRY – is the official currency of the Turkish nation. TRY is also in use in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkish is the official language in Turkey. Other languages spoken in the country are – Kurdish and Arabic.

Prominent tourist destinations in Turkey include:

•  Ephesus, an ancient city
• Cappadocia, for hot air balloon rides at sunrise
• Topkapı Palace
• Aspendos
• Ani
• Mount Nemrut
• Safranbolu
• Aspendos
• Patara, the longest beach in Turkey
• Akdamar Island
• Zeugma Mosaic Museum
• Trabzon
• Pigeon Valley
• Mardin
• Konya

What is the best time to visit Turkey?

You can plan your trip to Turkey in April, May, September, or October. These are the best months to visit Turkey. 

Reasons to visit Turkey

There are many reasons that make Turkey worth visiting. These include –

• Generally friendly and genuinely hospitable people
• Unique landscapes
• Awesome beaches
• The rich and varied history
• Cultural heritage

Unique and beautiful, Turkey offers many unforgettable experiences.

Eligibility Requirements for Turkey Tourist Visa

• Have a genuine reason to visit the country
• Have the finances to support your stay
• Meet health and character requirements
• Have proof of motive to return to your home country

Turkey Tourist Visa Requirements

• A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa you apply for by six months
• Passport size photos
• A copy of your completed and signed application form
• Details about your itinerary
• Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings
• Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
• A cover letter with all the required details about your itinerary
• Letter from the organization where the applicant is working
• Recent statement from your bank
• Income tax statements
• Travel insurance policy that will cover major injuries or accidents

Before you apply for a tourist visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements and have the required travel documents.

Ensure that you pay the required fees for the visa.
 

Turkey Visa Fees for Indians
 

Category	Fees
Single entry	INR 3940
Multiple entry	INR 13120

How can Y-Axis help you?

• Advise you on the required documentation
• Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
• Fill out the application forms
• Review your documents for the visa application