Istanbul Visa for Indians: Conditional single-entry eVisa
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a visa for Turkey. A valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit can qualify you for a single-entry eVisa for up to 30 days, subject to the official application conditions. Otherwise, arrange a visa through a Turkish mission before travel.
Guide updated: 27 September 2026
Special Condition
Valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit
Requirement: Conditional single-entry eVisa
Indian passport holders may apply online only if all eVisa conditions are met. The supporting document must be valid on arrival; a date-valid single-entry visa may be used or unused. Other countries’ eVisas are not accepted as supporting documents.
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Qualifying visa or residence permit from Schengen, the US, UK or Ireland, valid on the date you enter Turkey
- Passport validity: the general legal minimum is 60 days beyond the permitted stay (90 days on arrival for a 30-day visa); MFA recommends at least 6 months from arrival. Follow any additional India-specific application conditions
- Return ticket, hotel reservation and evidence of at least US$50 for each day of the stay
- Tourism or business purpose; complete every prerequisite displayed for your nationality and travel document
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Open https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ and select India and your passport type
- 2
Check the prerequisites and travel dates; if you do not qualify, arrange a visa through the Turkish mission before travel
- 3
Enter passport details exactly, verify your email and pay the current fee using an accepted card
- 4
Download the issued eVisa from the link provided after successful completion; retain a digital or printed copy
- 5
Carry your passport, qualifying supporting document and evidence for the entry conditions
Documents Required
- Passport meeting the validity conditions shown for your application
- Qualifying Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa/residence permit valid on entry; another country’s eVisa does not qualify
- Return ticket, accommodation reservation and proof of at least US$50 per day
- Issued Turkish eVisa, plus access to email and an accepted payment card when applying
Pro Tips
- Apply at least 48 hours before departure rather than relying on immediate processing
- Keep the issued eVisa accessible offline and check every passport detail before payment
- For a trip with more than one entry into Turkey, arrange the appropriate permission instead of treating a single-entry eVisa as reusable
Important Notes
- • The Indian conditional eVisa is single-entry for up to 30 days; this guide does not offer a 90-day multiple-entry upgrade
- • The eVisa permits tourism or business, not employment or study
- • The date window for entering and the allowed length of stay are different; follow both dates on the issued eVisa
- • Official entry-point guidance differs: a 2025 Los Angeles consular notice limits eVisa entry to airports, while a 2015 Doha notice allowed Indian holders through all border gates. Confirm a land or sea arrival with Turkish authorities before booking
- • The official airline-restriction FAQ does not list India. Check the current prerequisites for your application; do not assume rules for Egyptian or other passport holders apply to Indians
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Best Time to Apply
At least 48 hours before departure for eVisa applicants; allow more time if a mission-issued visa is needed
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