• Name:
• The Republic of Turkey
• Location:
• Southeastern Europe/Asia Minor
• Time:
• IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
• Capital:
• Ankara
• Language:
• Turkish (official), French, German and English
• Area:
• 779,452 sq kms
• Population:
• 78,785,548 (July 2011 est.)
• National Day:
• 29 Oct (Republic Day)
• Currency:
• Turkish Lira (TRY) 1 = INR 30.40.
• Climate:
• Temperatures in Ankara vary between -4C °(25ºF) and 30°C (86ºF). Marmara and the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.
• Holidays:
• YEAR 2013: 1 Jan New Year's Day. 23 Apr National Sovereignty and Children's Day. 1 May Labour Day. 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. 8 Aug Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan). 30 Aug Victory Day. 15 Oct Kurban Bayrami (Feast of Sacrifice). 29 Oct Republic Day.
• Airline Name:
• Turkish Airlines (TK)
• International Airports:
• Esenboga (Ankara) (ESB)Ataturk (Istanbul) (IST) Adnan Menderes (Izmir) (IZM)

• Name:
• Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
• Address:
• N 50, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
• City:
• New Delhi - 110 021
• Country:
• India
• Telephone:
• 2410 1921/ 2688 9053/54
• Fax:
• 2688 1409 / 2688 9236
• Timings:
• Mon to Fri
• Office Timings:
• 0900 to 1700 hrs
• Visa Timings:
• 0930 to 1330 hrs & 1430 to 1730 hrs.
• Collection Timings:
• 1630 to 1700 hrs
• Email:
• embassy.newdelhi@mfa.gov.tr
• Territory Jurisdiction:
• Visa is handled for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bhutan.

• Name:
• Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey
• Address:
• Maker Chambers IV, 10th Floor, 101, Nariman Point,
• City:
• Mumbai - 400 021
• Country:
• India
• Telephone:
• 022- 2204 0365 / 66 / 22797200
• Fax:
• 022- 2204 0376
• Timings:
• Mon to Fri
• Office Timings:
• 0930 to 1700 hrs
• Visa Timings:
• 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1400 to 1700 hrs.
• Collection Timings:
• 1500 to 1600 hrs
• Email:
• consulate.mumbai@mfa.gov.tr
• Notes:
• Visa is Handled.
• Territory Jurisdiction:
• Visa is handled for Maharashtra, Karanataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa , Orissa and Pondicherry.

• Name:
• Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey
• Address:
• 2 Nazarali Lane, Ballygunge,
• City:
• Kolkata - 700 019
• Country:
• India
• Telephone:
• 033- 2287 7748, 2287 5605, 2290 1601 / 02 / 03
• Fax:
• 033- 2290 6152
• Timings:
• Mon to Fri
• Office Timings:
• 1000 to 1600 hrs
• Email:
• a.bose@vsnl.net
• Notes:
• Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to New Delhi.

• Name:
• Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey
• Address:
• The KCP Limited, Ramakrishna Building, 2, Dr. P.V.Cherian Crescent, Egmore,
• City:
• Chennai - 600 008
• Country:
• India
• Telephone:
• 2827 8084
• Fax:
• 2827 9700
• Timings:
• Mon to Fri
• Office Timings:
• 0900 to 1730 hrs
• Notes:
• Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to Mumbai.

Visa on Arrival Facility for Indian Nationals: It has been clarified by the Turkish Government that Indian Nationals travelling to Turkey shall continue to enjoy Visa on Arrival facilities at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport provided they hold valid Indian passports with a valid USA, UK or Schengen visa. Visas are being granted for 30-day-valid entry visas at the border gates of Turkey upon their arrival. However, this facility is not available to Non Resident Indians who have long-term or permanent residence status in any of the above countries / regions. Indians applying for Visa on Arrival must have one passport size photo, return air ticket and hotel bookings in Turkey. A fee of US $ 20 will be le

The Embassy of Turkey has started their online electric e-Visa. For Indian Nationals the earlier condition stays. They can avail this facility from anywhere in the world subject to them holding a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa on their passport.

e-Visa is only valid for Tourism or Trade purposes. For other purposes such as work or study, an application through the Embassies or Consulates must be submitted. A minimum 6-month-valid passport, flight (or any other possible means of transportation) reservation and a credit card (Master or Visa).

For further details log on to:- https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

Tourist

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• Covering letter from the Applicant.
• Leave letter from the Company.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• If Applicant is holding a fresh passport, proof of sufficient funds.
• Bank statement for last six months (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 15 days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Business

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A Covering letter from the concerned Employer or Commercial Organization detailing business to be undertaken in Turkey.
• An Invitation letter from Associates in Turkey.
• If the Applicant is holding a fresh passport, then a recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce in India or the Company Registration Certificate, attested by local Notary Public is required.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• Proof of sufficient funds.
• Bank statement for last six months (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Transit

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A Covering letter from the Applicant or his Company.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Valid Visa for next destination of travel.
• Visa is valid for 3 months with a maximum stay of 7days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
• Visa can be issued for single or double transit.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Transit	Rs. 3300
Double Transit	Rs. 6600
Multiple Transit	Rs. 10950

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Seamen

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• Indian seamen traveling on duty must hold Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company and Seamen Book.
• A Covering letter from the Applicant/ Indian Shipping Company.
• A fax message from the shipping agent in Turkey to the Embassy giving particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Valid Visa for next destination of travel.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Work Visa

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A covering letter from the Applicant's Employer and a Support letter from the concerned Associates in Turkey.
• A copy of Work Permit arranged by the Sponsor in Turkey.
• If the passenger is holding a fresh passport, a Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce in India or a Company Registration Certificate, attested by a local Notary Public is required.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• Proof of sufficient funds.
• Bank statement for last six months (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Processing time is 5 to 6 weeks.

Category	Amount In Rs.
One Year Validity	Rs. 7700
Two to Five Years Validity	Rs. Awaiting...

Work Visa Form

Visa on Arrival Facility for Indian Nationals: It has been clarified by the Turkish Government that Indian Nationals travelling to Turkey shall continue to enjoy Visa on Arrival facilities at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport provided they hold valid Indian passports with a valid USA, UK or Schengen visa. Visas are being granted for 30-day-valid entry visas at the border gates of Turkey upon their arrival. However, this facility is not available to Non Resident Indians who have long-term or permanent residence status in any of the above countries / regions. Indians applying for Visa on Arrival must have one passport size photo, return air ticket and hotel bookings in Turkey. A fee of US $ 20 w

The Embassy of Turkey has started their online electric e-Visa. For Indian Nationals the earlier condition stays. They can avail this facility from anywhere in the world subject to them holding a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa on their passport.

e-Visa is only valid for Tourism or Trade purposes. For other purposes such as work or study, an application through the Embassies or Consulates must be submitted. A minimum 6-month-valid passport, flight (or any other possible means of transportation) reservation and a credit card (Master or Visa).

For further details log on to:-

https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

Tourist

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• Covering letter from the Applicant.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• If Applicant is holding a fresh passport, proof of sufficient funds.
• Original last three months bank statements with seal, sign & signatory’s name (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 15 days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Business

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A Covering letter from the concerned Employer or Commercial Organization detailing business to be undertaken in Turkey.
• An Original Invitation letter from Associates in Turkey.
• Original memorandum of article of company (which would be returned back to the applicant).
• If the Applicant is holding a fresh passport, then a recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce in India or the Company Registration Certificate, attested by local Notary Public is required.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• Proof of sufficient funds.
• Original last three months bank statements with seal, sign & signatory’s name (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Transit

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A Covering letter from the Applicant or his Company.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Valid Visa for next destination of travel.
• Visa is valid for 3 months with a maximum stay of 7days.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
• Visa can be issued for single or double transit.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Transit	Rs. 3300
Double Transit	Rs. 6600
Multiple Transit	Rs. 10950

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Seamen

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• Indian seamen traveling on duty must hold Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company and Seamen Book.
• A Covering letter from the Applicant/ Indian Shipping Company.
• Original memorandum of article of company (which would be returned back to the applicant).
• A fax message from the shipping agent in Turkey to the Embassy giving particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Valid Visa for next destination of travel.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 3300
Multiple Entry	Rs. 10950

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Work Visa

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed).
• One passport-size photograph.
• A covering letter from the Applicant's Employer and a Support letter from the concerned Associates in Turkey.
• A copy of Work Permit arranged by the Sponsor in Turkey.
• Original memorandum of article of company (which would be returned back to the applicant).
• If the passenger is holding a fresh passport, a Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce in India or a Company Registration Certificate, attested by a local Notary Public is required.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
• Visa for next destination of travel.
• Hotel reservation.
• Proof of sufficient funds.
• Original last three months bank statements with seal, sign & signatory’s name (along with photocopy).
• Income tax returns for last three years (along with photocopy).
• Educational documents like Degree or Diploma (along with photocopy).
• Any additional documents which the Embassy may require like property papers, business profile etc.
• Processing time is 5 to 6 weeks.

Category	Amount In Rs.
One Year Validity	Rs. 7700
Two to Five Years Validity	Rs. Awaiting...

Work Visa Form

Chennai comes under Mumbai Jurisidiction.

Kolkata comes under Delhi Jurisidiction.

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