The following content has been organised from TURKEY.pdf. Requirements can change without notice, so verify current forms, fees and appointment rules before applying.
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Applied through VFS
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Visa Application Form (it should be filled manually by blue or black ink in block letters
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2 Photos with a white background that were taken within the last 6 months, depicting the full face including ears and all hair, clearly and completely visible without shadow, in 2.5inch x 2.5inch size, 80% face visible
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Original Passport + Old Passport (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Turkey and should have at least 2 full blank pages available in it). For passports which were not issued in the jurisdiction areas of the Consulate General in Mumbai, local address proof must be submitted. (Only registered leave and license agreement copy or registered agreement copy)
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Original Personal Covering letter from Applicant with entire travel plan from the applicant mentioning the purpose of stay in detail, accompanying person`s details, duration of stay, occupation, and expenses clause with signature and contact details
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Embassy or consulate address
to `Consulate General of Turkey, Mumbai`
Original Leave letter from the company on company letterhead stating applicant`s designation, period of work, salary, purpose of visit and duration of travel with travel dates accompanying persons if any with signature, seal and stamp
If the applicant is a Student: No-objection Letter from the school or official holiday scheme along with student ID card copy.
If Employer/Proprietor/Partner/Director: - Company registration documents in which applicant and company name should be mentioned. (Original notary attestation needs to be done) AND GST registration Copy (notary attestation needs to be done)
Last 3 months Salary slips with Company seal/stamp
Last 6 months Personal Salary bank statement (original or copies attested by bank) with minimum balance 1, 00,000/- and salary reflect on bank statement and stamp all pages
Personal ITR Paper Last 3 Year
If Retired: Retirement documents and income proof (original or copies attested) along with last 3 months personal bank statement (original or copies attested by bank): Bank balance must be minimum 1 lakh INR for one person.
If Freelancer: Contract documents and leave/cover letter as applicable, proof of regular income along with last 3 months personal bank statement (original or copies attested by bank): Bank balance must be minimum 1 lakh INR for one person.
Hotel reservations (If any, check-in and check-out dates on letterhead with seal, signature, name and designation to be mentioned)
Ticket Round trip flight ticket or confirmed reservation
Travel insurance should cover the duration of stay in Turkiye. (Travel insurance policy will be provided at the time of submission in Turkiye Visa Application Centres.)
Applicant Aadhar Card and PAN card (must be clearly visible)
Passport Copies: Copies of first, last and visa pages of the passport
Original Authorization Letter is required from the applicant and travel agent in case an application is submitted by a
Representative or Travel Agent.
For address proof a registered/notarized rental agreement and company letter (for remote working the relative company`s letter which clearly mentions that applicant works remotely and resides in the address mentioned on the letter) can be submitted. Additional proofs such as Voter ID Card, Electricity bill, Water billand PCC of current residence address may be requested depending on your visa case.
Minors need notarized consent letter from both parents in all cases (even though minor is traveling with both parents). Parents passport original and photocopy needs to be attached with minors application. If father or mother lives abroad, he/she must resident card or visa belongs to his residency country. Minor`s application form should be signed by both of the parents under regular circumstances. If only one parent is the legal guardian of the minor because of death/divorce, a notarized death certificate or notarised court decision of divorce mentioning the legal guardian is required.
If an applicant is traveling with a family member/friend who has a sticker visa/E-Visa for Turkiye, applicant is requested to provide a copy of the sticker visa/E-Visa along with co-travelers passport copies
The passport holders of the countries other than India/Nepal/Bhutan can apply for Turkish visa at Turkish missions in India if only they hold a valid Indian visa with minimum 90-day duration of stay or resident/work permit in India. In this case, visa evaluation process may take a longer period than Indian passport holders.
If travelling together and spouse`s name is not shown in passport: Marriage Certificate of the Couple issued by the marriage registrar attested by Notary Public. Notarized affidavit can be accepted, along with wedding card and marriage photographs as proof of marriage only if it`s recent Marriage (not older than 1 month).
Monetary documents can be submitted by sponsor with original sponsorship letter if applicant does not have the required financial means. Passport copy of the sponsor along with employment letter from the sponsor`s company (if employee) with seal or notarized company registration documents (if employer) is required. If the sponsor is relative - relationship proof status should be submitted.
All letters are required in typed format not written. All company letters should be with letterhead, seal/stamped, signed by an authorized person whose name, designation and contact information is clearly mentioned.
Damaged passports can be accepted for submission only with a letter of acknowledgment from applicant.
If the applicant prefers to submit rental income documents, notarised rental income proof and real estate registration documents are required.
Applicants can apply for Turkiye visa maximum of 60 days in advance to their travel dates.
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Important notes
Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the
Embassy/Consulate.
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Medical and insurance requirements
Travel Insurance covering the entire duration of stay in Turkey.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 10-APR-2014, EMBASSY OF TURKEY HAS WITHDRAWN `VISA ON
ARRIVAL` FACILITY FOR ALL BUSINESS AND TOURIST VISAS. HENCE, NO TOURIST OR
BUSINESS VISAS ARE AVAILABLE ON ARRIVAL FOR TURKEY NOW.
Indian Passport Holders having a valid UK, US, Schengen (valid for atleast 6 months from the date of entry into Turkey) or Ireland visa may obtain E-visa for their travel to Turkey. Please note that the
UK, US, Ireland visa should be valid at the time of travel to Turkey and Schengen visa should be valid for atleast 6 months from the date of entry into Turkey
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Processing time
18 to 20 working days for normal 14 to 15 working days for PL
Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend.
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Submission time
0930 hrs to 1230 hrs
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Collection time
1500 hrs to 1600 hrs
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Special instructions
If travel date is in less than 12 days of visa submission, then visa has to be applied in PL category
Before submission
Confirm the latest official guidance.
This page faithfully organises the supplied document, but visa rules, fees, biometrics, jurisdiction and processing times may change. The relevant embassy, consulate, immigration authority or authorised visa centre remains the final authority.