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Turkey is an excellent country for travel, education, and work purposes. The country is popular for its capital city Istanbul, archeological sites, Ephesus city, Blue mosque, and delicious food. Moreover, the country has a 94.2% schooling rate, and boats of multicultural lifestyle. For this reason, several Indians travel to Turkey. However, to visit Turkey a visa is a mandatory requirement. Starting from 10th April onwards Turkey is stopping visas on arrival for Indians. It means Indian citizens will have to apply for an e-visa or a sticker visa. Before applying for a visa it is best to know about the Turkey visa requirements. Therefore, in this blog, we have covered a list of the Turkey visa requirements for Indian citizens based on different visa categories.
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Tourist Turkey Visa Requirements
A Turkey tourist visa is given to individuals who want to visit Turkey for tourism purposes, or to visit family members and friends. Indian citizens can apply for a Turkey e-visa and a Turkey sticker visa. The visa can be processed in 15 days. The Tourist Turkey Visa Requirements are as follows:
- A passport with 6 months validity
- A completed visa application form
- 2 passport-size photographs
- Travel insurance of a minimum of €30,000
- Bank statements
- Detailed travel Itinerary
- Return flight to India
- Accommodation proof, or the address of the family member with whom the applicant will be staying
- Letter of invitation (in case of staying with relatives or friends)
- Police clearance certificate
Business Turkey Visa Requirements
Those who want to visit Turkey for business or business-related purposes need to apply for a Business visa. The visa permits the visa holder to engage in business meetings with partners/clients/attend business fairs, etc. It can take approximately 12-15 (working days) to process a business visa application. The Turkey visa requirements for a business visa are as follows:
- Present a guarantee letter from an employer. The letter must consist of 3 months of salary slips
- Employment status documentation
- Company’s certificate of establishment, bank statement of 3 months of transaction, and trade license (only applicable to business owners)
- A passport with 6 months validity and a visa application form
- 2 passport photographs and bank statements that indicate that the applicant has sufficient funds to stay in the country
- Return flight ticket to home country and proof of confirmed accommodation in Turkey
Student Turkey Visa Requirements
Students who want to stay in Turkey for education can apply for a Turkey student visa. The visa permits the foreigner to intern or to attend a course in a Turkish university/college. The visa is available to all international students except students from the Northern Republic of Cyprus.The visa processing can take up to 15 days. The Student Turkey Visa Requirements are as follows:
- Visa application form, and a passport with 6 months validity
- 2 passport photographs and return flight ticket to home country
- Bank statement as proof of funds
- Letter of scholarship (if applicable)
- Letter of sponsorship (if a parent/relative/guardian is sponsoring your stay)
- An acceptance letter from a Turkish University. The letter must include details such as the course duration)
- Payment proof for university courses and hostel fees
- Educational certificates such as diplomas, certificates, and transcripts
- Accommodation proof or a university hotel accommodation proof
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Work Turkey Visa Requirements
A Turkey work visa is a visa given to individuals seeking employment in the country. The application for a Turkey work visa must be submitted by a foreign employee and the work permit application must be filed by a Turkish employer. A Turkey work visa is given for working as a journalist, artist, or sportsperson, among others. The visa processing can take around 15 days. The Turkey work visa requirements are as follows:
- Visa application form, and a passport of 6 months validity
- Proof of finances like a Bank statement
- Copy of 2 passport-size photographs
- Police clearance certificate
- Job offer letter or contract
- Proof of accommodation or relatives’ address when the applicant is likely to stay
- Health insurance and a medical certificate
Archaeological Excavation, Exploration, Documentary Visa Requirements
To obtain an Archaeological Excavation, Exploration, and Documentary Visa, applicants must acquire permission from the Turkish authorities in advance. That is,
- Obtain the relevant visa via the foreign representatives. Additionally, those who want to visit Turkey for movie and documentary shooting must obtain a permit document from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Directorate General of Cinema and the provincial Governorate.
- Applications can be sent directly to the related institutions for the soundtrack recording, filing documentaries, and photo shooting of the archaeological, historical, sociological, and natural issues in Türkiye, on land, lake, river, and sea.
- Applications for surface explorations can be made on the land registry cadaster records
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Turkey Visa Application Process
To apply for a Turkey visa, applicants must visit the official website of the Turkish embassy or consultancy. Obtaining a Turkey e-visa is a smooth process. A t present e-visa can only be applied by the Schengen countries, UK, USA, and Ireland. Another option is to apply for a sticker visa by physically visiting the embassy or consulate of Turkey in the home country. For Indians, Visa on arrival will be stopped by April 10th. Starting from April 10th Indians can also apply for an E-visa or a sticker visa. The visa application process is as follows:
- Visit the official website of Tukey and send an application for an E-visa
- After sending the application, a confirmation link will be provided (via email). The email will consist of details regarding the next steps
- The link will take the applicant to a fee gateway. At this stage, payment for the e-visa must be made
- Payment confirmation will also be provided in the same email address
- Applicants can download the e-visa from the same website. A printout of the e-visa must be taken to demonstrate to the authorities visa at the Istanbul airport.
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FAQs
Diplomatic passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Turkey. They can stay in Turkey visa-free for a maximum of 90 days. However, those with an ordinary, special and service passport must provide visas.
A bank balance of 50 Euros per person per day is needed for a Turkey visa. The amount is needed for adult travellers. It means a family of 4 people (including 2 children) staying in Turkey for 10 days requires a minimum of 2.000 Euros to stay in the country. Other proof of income can also be added to the application.
Yes. Turkey visa can be applied easily at home or office. The applicant only needs to fill out the visa application form and include other personal details such as passport information, and pay with a credit or debit card to obtain an e-visa.
Yes. You need a visa to visit Turkey. Turkey does not have a visa on arrival for Indian nationals. However, you can apply for an Evisa or a sticker visa
We hope you now understand Turkey visa requirements. Want to apply for a Visa for your study abroad journey? Drop us a comment in the section below, or you can connect with a visa expert at Leverage Edu, and we will guide you on your dream journey!
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