Do Indian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
The official link goes to visa.gov.tr. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Türkiye entry rules for Indian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa (via visa.gov.tr) or conditional e-Visa |
| Stay | Sticker visa: as issued; conditional e-Visa: 30 days (single entry) |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead for a sticker visa |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Türkiye entry requirements.
The details for an Indian passport.
Conditional e-Visa: holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit (sticker visas; e-visas of those countries are not accepted; used or unused visas OK if valid on the entry date) can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr. Carry the original supporting visa/permit; airlines check it. Otherwise apply for a sticker visa via visa.gov.tr. Indian (and Nepalese) passport holders transiting Istanbul Airport to Mexico, Panama, Colombia or Venezuela need a free Electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) from evisa.gov.tr (since 15 Apr 2024). Passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay (150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay).
How long it must be valid.
Turkish law (Law 6458, since 1 Jan 2015): passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the visa, e-Visa or visa-exempt stay, i.e. at least 150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay. The MFA advises 6 months from arrival. US State Dept quotes 6 months; airlines may apply stricter rules. Holders of diplomatic/official passports and of national ID cards admitted under the European Agreement are exempt from the 60-day rule.
Recent changes in Türkiye.
- 2026-01-02 — China: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa).
- 2026-04-17 — Australia: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa). Unilateral; not reciprocated.
The short answers.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Yes. Indian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Türkiye.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Türkiye?
Sticker visa: as issued; conditional e-Visa: 30 days (single entry). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Indian citizens apply?
Apply well ahead for a sticker visa.
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, visa.gov.tr. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Türkiye visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.