Flight reservation
On the official checklist
The Turkish Embassy in New Delhi lists a confirmed round-trip flight reservation among the tourist visa documents.
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Turkey visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian citizens need a visa for Turkey (Türkiye). Those who hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit may qualify for a one-month single-entry e-Visa; everyone else applies for a sticker visa. Sticker applications are not taken at the embassy counter: they go through the Gateway visa application centres, and the Turkish mission decides them.
- Visa
- Tourist sticker visa (or conditional single-entry e-Visa)
- Visa fee
- Check the official page. The embassy notes that visa fees are not refundable.
- Processing time
- Check the official page
- Stay allowed
- As granted on the sticker visa; the conditional e-Visa is single-entry and valid for one month
Documents to prepare
Where to apply: Sticker visa: at a Gateway visa application centre for your jurisdiction (Embassy in New Delhi, Consulates General in Mumbai and Hyderabad). e-Visa, if you meet the conditions: online at evisa.gov.tr.
- 1
Passport
Turkish law requires validity of at least 60 days beyond the end of the permitted stay; the Foreign Ministry advises six months from arrival.
- 2
Visa application form
Completed and signed, submitted through Gateway.
- 3
Photographs
Recent biometric photos to the centre's specification.
- 4
Round-trip flight reservation
Confirmed reservation showing entry to and exit from Türkiye.
- 5
Hotel reservation
For the whole stay.
- 6
Travel insurance
Valid for at least the duration of the trip.
- 7
Bank statements
Last three months, personal (and company, where relevant), attested by the bank.
- 8
Proof of occupation
Employer letter, business registration or student proof, as applicable.
- 9
Supporting visa (e-Visa route only)
Valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit.
- 10
Visa fee and service charge
Check the official page; non-refundable.
Travel medical insurance: Travel insurance covering at least the length of the trip in Türkiye is on the embassy's list.
Hotel booking
On the official checklist
A hotel reservation for the stay is on the embassy's tourist visa document list.
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Turkey visa FAQ
Does Turkey ask for a flight reservation for a visa?
Yes. The embassy in New Delhi lists a confirmed round-trip flight reservation for tourist visa applicants. It is a reservation that is asked for, not proof of a purchased ticket.
Is a hotel booking required for a Turkish tourist visa?
Yes, a hotel reservation is one of the listed documents. If you are staying with someone, ask the Gateway centre what invitation paperwork they need instead.
When should I book flights for a Turkey visa?
Have the reservation ready for your Gateway appointment. Because the outcome is not guaranteed, a held reservation avoids paying for a non-refundable fare before the visa is in your passport.
Can Indians get a Turkish e-Visa?
Only conditionally. The Foreign Ministry says Indian holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit may obtain a single-entry e-Visa valid for one month if they meet certain conditions. Others need a sticker visa.
Sources and accuracy
Turkish MFA visa page read November 2026; embassy document list taken from an older New Delhi announcement, so confirm with Gateway. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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