Visa Application Form: Visa Application Form should be filled manually by blue or black ink in block letters with 1 biometric photo (see article 3) affixed to it, signed by the applicant/legal guardian in case minors (see remarks). Application form must be accurate and complete
Original Passport (Passport must be valid for at least 6months upon arrival in Turkiye and should have at least 2 full blank pages available in it). For passports which were not issued in the jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi local address proof must be submitted. (For address proof documents see remarks)
Biometric Photos: 2 biometric photos with a white background that were taken within the last 6months, depicting the full face clearly and completely visible without shadow and without spects, in 2.5inch x 2.5inch size.
Covering Letter:
- Covering letter 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.
- 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.
Invitation letter:
- If the applicant is visiting a Turkish citizen or foreigner residing in Turkiye: Invitation letter including passport number and full name of the applicant along with copy of the Turkish identity card and passport copy or foreigner resident permit/visa copy/passport copy with address proof and contact number of the inviting person.
If Employer/Proprietor/Partner/Director:
- Company registration documents in which applicant and company name should be mentioned.
(Original notary attestation needs to be done)
- GST registration (Original notary attestation needs to be done)
Monetary Documents:
- Last 3 months salary slips with letterhead, signature, seal/stamp
- Last 6 months personal bank statement (original or copies attested by bank): Bank balance must be minimum 1 lakh INR for one person.
- ITR (Income Tax Return) for last 3 years.
- Form 16 (only for Employer)
- If Retired: Retirement documents and income proof (original or copies attested) along with last 3months 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.
Flight Tickets: Round trip flight ticket (It`s highly recommended not to buy a flight ticket before the visa is granted. Reservation/booking is acceptable).
Hotel Reservation: If booked through agents/tour operator then details of applicants name, check-in and checkout dates on letterhead with seal, signature, name and designation to be mentioned.
Travel Insurance: The 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 Centers.)
Original Authorization Letter: Original Authorization Letter is required from the applicant and travel agent in case application is submitted by a Representative or Travel Agent.
Passport Copies: Copies of first, last and visa pages of the passport
Proof of civil status: Aadhar card, PAN card (must be clearly visible)
Original Previous Passport/s: If the previous passport is lost police FIR document is required
Additional Documents: Tour itinerary (optional).
Please refer below for more mandatory documents :
1 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 bill and PCC of current residence address may be requested depending on your visa case.
2 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 provide NOC in original attested by Indian Embassy/ Consulates in the country of his/her residency along with a copy of 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 notarized court decision of divorce mentioning the legal guardian is required.
3 If an applicant is traveling with a family member/friend who has a sticker visa/E-Visa for Turkey, applicant is requested to provide a copy of the sticker visa/E-Visa along with co-travelers passport copies.
4 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).
6 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.
7 All affidavits should be e-stamped and online verifiable.
8 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.
9 If the applicant prefers to submit rental income documents, notarised rental income proof and real estate registration documents are required.
10 Damaged passports can be accepted for submission only with a letter of acknowledgment from applicant.
11 For group applications, notarised company registration documents should be submitted only by the main applicant. Other members of the group can submit the copy.
12 Applicants can apply for Turkey visa maximum of 60 days in advance to their travel dates.
