Türkiye visa options for India passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa required
Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Türkiye
All non-Turkish; EU/UK/US/CA/AU streamlined e-Visa or visa-free. DNV open to 36 eligible countries (incl EU/UK/US/CA/Russia)
- Tourist
e-Visa (Tourist/Business)
Up to 90 in 180
- Insurance
- Requirednot mandatory
- Good for
- US/CA/AU/India/China and other non-visa-exempt for tourism or business
- Requirement
- evisa.gov.tr application; passport 6 months from entry; ~50 USD; processing in minutes
- Tourist
Visa-Free Entry (Sticker on Arrival)
Up to 90 in 180
- Insurance
- Recommendednot required for entry
- Good for
- UK/EU/Schengen/JP/KR and other visa-exempt
- Requirement
- Passport valid 150 days (UK) or 6 months (most), return ticket, funds
- Work
Work Permit (Calisma Izni)
Initial 1 yr, extendable to 2 then 3; doubles as RP
- Insurance
- OptionalSGK enrollment automatic via employer
- Good for
- Foreigners with Turkish employer sponsorship
- Requirement
- Employer paid-in capital ≥100k TRY or 800k TRY gross sales; 5:1 Turkish:foreign ratio; salary 1-5x min wage depending on role; MLSS approval ~30 business days; fees ~540-595 USD
- Digital nomad
Turkiye Digital Nomad Visa
1-year RP, renewable
- Insurance
- Required(valid private cover for Turkey)
- Good for
- Remote workers 21-55 employed by or contracting with non-Turkish companies; 36 eligible countries
- Requirement
- Min 3,000 USD/month (36,000 USD/yr); university degree; remote contract; apply via digitalnomads.goturkiye.com for Identification Certificate then consulate
- Residence
Short Term Residence Permit (Kisa Donem Ikamet)
Up to 2 years per issuance, renewable
- Insurance
- Required(private cover ~50-250 USD/yr depending on age)
- Good for
- Foreigners >90 days for tourism, property, language study, family, or remote work without local employment
- Requirement
- e-Ikamet portal application, address, income ~1.5x Turkish min wage (~700-900 USD/month/person), passport 60 days beyond permit, ~80 USD fee for 1 yr
- Residence
Citizenship by Investment (Turkish Golden Visa)
Permanent (citizenship/passport)
- Insurance
- RecommendedSGK as citizen; private recommended during processing
- Good for
- HNW investors and families wanting second passport (visa-free to 110+ countries)
- Requirement
- Real estate ≥400,000 USD held 3 yrs (most popular); alternatives 500k USD deposit, 500k USD fixed capital, government bonds, or 50-Turkish-employee hire; processing 8-12 months
Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Türkiye, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
India → Türkiye: frequently asked
- Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye?
- Visa required. Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a India passport holder live or work long-term in Türkiye?
- Yes, via a long-stay visa. Türkiye has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
- Do I need travel insurance for Türkiye?
- Entry to Türkiye never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Türkiye visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
Last updated
Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.