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๐ฎ๐ณ Does an Indian need a visa for Turkey ๐น๐ท?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Turkey or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in India
If you live in India, visas for Turkey are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Turkey, New Delhi ยท N 50 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 ยท newdelhi-emb.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Hyderabad ยท haydarabad-bk.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Mumbai ยท mumbai-bk.mfa.gov.tr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Turkey at a glance
Capital: Ankara ยท Currency: Turkish lira (TRY, โบ) ยท Official languages: Turkish ยท Calling code: +90
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Turkey: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 9 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Turkey's sockets (C, F).
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Your embassy in Turkey
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Turkey, contact the embassy of India:
- Embassy of India, Ankara ยท Cinnah Caddesi No: 77 ยท indembassyankara.gov.in
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Turkey for Indian passport holders
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ e-Visa
- ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan โ e-Visa
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐น๐ท Turkish passport holders visiting India: Turkish passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.
The Indian passport at a glance
All destinations for India passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Turkey โ
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.
Does a Turkish need a visa for India?
Turkish passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.