Turkey Visa

How To Apply For Turkey Tourist Visa In India?

Planning a visit to one of the world’s most captivating and charming countries? Turkey is definitely a melting pot of cultures, a melange of both Asian and European influences.

In this blog post, I will provide the easiest and most trouble-free method of applying for a Turkey Tourist Visa in India. I will also share how you can prepare your application and documents for the most efficient visa approval process.

Furthermore, I will also be discussing how you can apply for a Turkey Visa for AIESEC Exchanges, cultural experiences, volunteering opportunities, and tourism purposes.

Antalya, Turkey
Antalya Turkey

How To Apply For Turkey Tourist Visa In India?

The Turkish Embassy in India has outsourced its visa process to Gateway Management Logistics Inc. It’s a Türkiye company which was founded in the year 2002. 

Gateway Management Logistics Inc. has its visa application centres in the following metro cities – 

Jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi – 

  • New Delhi
  • Jalandhar
  • Chandigarh
  • Gurgaon
  • Jaipur
  • Kolkata

Jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Embassy in Mumbai – 

  • Mumbai
  • Ahmedabad
  • Bangalore
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Goa
  • Pondicherry
  • Pune
  • Trivandrum

Jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Embassy in Hyderabad –

  • Hyderabad

Through Gateway Management Logistics Inc. you can apply for the following categories – 

  • Group Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Medical Visa
  • Work Visa
  • Seaman Visa
  • Touristic Visa
  • Film Shooting Visa
  • Student / Research Visa
  • Student Training-Seminar-Program Visa
  • Conference, Meeting, Professional Training, Seminar Visa
  • Foreigners Residing In India
  • TRNC Business-Tourist Visa
  • Montage/ Assembly/ Installation Visa
  • Approved Work Visa

Please note – While visiting the above-mentioned Turkey Visa Applications centres, make sure to carry all the documents, extra photocopies, and photographs. Photocopy and photobooth services are very expensive inside. Adding on to this, make sure that you do not carry the things that are not allowed inside the application centres, such as laptops, pen drives, etc., as lockers inside are again highly-priced. 

Today we will be talking about how to prepare your application for a Turkey tourist visa. 

Documents Required For Turkey Tourist Visa India 

The documents list is slightly different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Following are the links to the documents list concerning its jurisdiction – 

Turkey Visa Document list for the jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi can be found here

Turkey Visa Document list for the jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Consulate in Mumbai can be found here.

Turkey Visa Document list for the jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Consulate in Mumbai other than the Mumbai Visa Application centre can be found here.

Turkey Visa Document list for the jurisdiction areas of the Turkish Consulate in Hyderabad can be found here.

Along with this, make sure to attach 2 x biometrics photos of yourself of size 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches. 

How To Book Online Appointment For Turkey Tourist Visa In India

Recently, Gateway Management Logistics Inc. started an online appointment facility. Make sure to book your appointment much in advance to avoid further delay in your visa processing. 

Please click this link here to book an online appointment for your visa application. 

The minimum visa processing time is from 4 – 10 working days. However, it varies for each application and jurisdiction. 

Turkey Tourist Visa Fees and Service Charges

Turkey Tourist Visa fees are 8778 INR, including Security and Health Insurance from Gateway Globe itself.

Services OfferedCharges
Gateway Service Fee8778 INR
Premium Lounge (VIP)6195 INR
Photo Booth with 4 Copies150 INR
Photocopy/Print Out/Xerox10 INR
SMS200 INR
Courier Charges450 INR
Hold at Location450 INR
Courier Assurance300 INR

Documents List For AIESEC Exchanges/Cultural Experiences/Volunteering Opportunities

Hadrian's Gate, Antalya, Turkey
Hadrians Gate Antalya Turkey

Along with the above-mentioned documents, if in case you are applying for AIESEC Exchanges/Cultural Experiences/Volunteering Opportunities, you are requested to submit the following documents – 

  • An invitation letter from AIESEC in Turkey, which mentions the applicant’s full name and passport number
  • Acceptance note from AIESEC
  • Request letter from AIESEC local committee in India with all details about the program, including the project itinerary, which must include dates of planned departure, passport number, name and address of the applicant
  • Two references, names, and contact information must be written on the visa application form
  • In case you are a student, you are required to submit your student ID card copy and a bonafide certificate from your school/college/university

Just follow the process correctly and make sure to submit all the required documents, and you are all set for your next vacation to Turkey.

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Hi, I am Nishad Kinhikar, an avid theatre enthusiast and a passionate traveller. I decided to create VeryFirstTale with the aim of inspiring my fellow readers, friends, and family to explore the world around you by enjoying every bit of your life. Through my blog, I aim to not only share my personal travel stories but also to spotlight the incredible marvels of the Marathi theatre. My passion for theatre and travel is rooted in the unforgettable moments both can create. Join me on my journey and see where it takes you.

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