Turkey is hugely popular with Indian travellers, and the e-visa is the simplest route for most. There's one key rule to understand: the "conditional" e-visa.
The conditional e-visa
Indian passport holders are typically eligible for an e-visa on the condition that they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Schengen area or Ireland, and a confirmed hotel booking. Without a supporting visa, you'd apply for a sticker visa instead.
Documents
- Passport valid for six months beyond arrival
- Supporting visa/residence permit (for the conditional e-visa)
- Confirmed hotel booking and onward/return ticket
Steps to apply
- Confirm you meet the conditional e-visa requirements.
- Enter your details and upload supporting documents.
- Pay and submit.
- Receive your e-visa by email.
Tip
If you don't hold a qualifying supporting visa, plan extra time for the sticker visa process.
FAQs
Does the supporting visa need to be currently valid? Yes — it must be valid at the time of travel.
Apply with confidence
Visa rules, fees and processing times for Turkey can change without much notice, so always confirm the latest requirements before you travel. The easiest way to stay current is to start your application with us — we keep the document checklists and fees up to date, review your file before submission, and keep you posted at every step.
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