Do I Need a Visa for Turkey from India?
For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026
Visa Details
A visa is normally required for Indian passport holders to enter Turkey. However, a conditional single-entry eVisa can be issued for a period of 30 days to holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member countries, US, UK, or Ireland. This eVisa can be obtained online before travel. For transit: Indians can transit airside without a visa, but from April 15, 2025, must obtain a free e-ATV if transiting to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela.
Already Have Another Visa?
Holding certain visas can make entry to Turkey easier for Indians:
Transit Through Turkey
No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Turkey.
Must stay in the airport transit area.
- •Must stay in international transit area
- •Valid onward ticket
NEW: From April 15, 2025, Indian nationals transiting via Istanbul Airport to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela MUST obtain a free Electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) online. For other destinations, no transit visa needed if staying airside. If you need to transfer between Istanbul airports (IST to SAW), you MUST have a valid Turkish visa.
Official Sources
Quick Summary
- Visa Status
- 📋Visa Required
- Conditional Entry
- Yes — 4 visas offer easier access
- Transit
- Transit possible without visa
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