Turkey Visitor Visa (Family & Friends Visit)
The Turkey Visitor Visa covers travel to Turkey to see relatives or friends, and generally falls under the same touristic visit visa framework used for general tourism. As with the Tourist Visa, eligible travellers can apply either for the e-Visa online (for those who qualify, including Indian nationals holding a valid Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland visa/residence permit) or the standard sticker visa through a Turkish embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre. Since Turkey abolished visa-on-arrival for most nationalities in April 2014, applying in advance is essential regardless of the purpose of the personal visit. As with every Turkey Visa category, the final decision on approval and admission rests solely with Turkish immigration authorities.
Eligibility
You may apply for a Turkey Visitor Visa if:
- You intend to visit a relative or friend residing in Turkey.
- Your stay does not exceed 30 days (e-Visa route) or the duration specified for a sticker visitor visa.
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.
- You can demonstrate sufficient financial means and a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- For the e-Visa specifically, you also hold a valid visa or residence permit from the Schengen Area, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland (where required for your nationality).
Government Visa Fees
| Category | Fee |
| e-Visa (single entry, up to 30 days) | USD 43 |
| Sticker visa (single entry, family/friends visit) | Approximately ₹5,000–5,500 |
All fees are non-refundable, whatever the decision on the application.
Processing Time
The e-Visa, where eligible, is typically processed within minutes to 24–48 hours of a complete submission. The standard sticker visa, applied for at a Turkish embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre, generally takes longer and should be applied for at least 2 to 3 weeks before the intended travel date.
Required Documents Checklist
For the e-Visa:
- Passport bio-data page (valid for at least 6 months from date of travel)
- Proof of the qualifying Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit, where applicable
For the standard sticker visitor visa:
- Valid passport (at least 6 months’ validity)
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation letter from your host in Turkey, where available
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Proof of sufficient financial means and confirmed return/onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage
Information may vary depending on individual circumstances and nationality.
Step-by-Step Application Process
For the e-Visa (where eligible):
- Confirm your eligibility, including any required Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit.
- Visit evisa.gov.tr and complete the online application.
- Upload your passport details and supporting documents.
- Pay the USD 43 fee online.
- Receive your e-Visa by email, typically within 24–48 hours.
- Print or save your e-Visa and present it, along with your passport, upon arrival in Turkey.
For the standard sticker visitor visa:
- Ask your host in Turkey to prepare an invitation letter, where available.
- Complete the visa application form.
- Submit your application at the Turkish embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa application centre.
- Pay the applicable visa fee.
- Collect your passport with the visa once processed.
Important Notes
Why Choose Shivansh Consultants
Applying for a Turkey Visitor Visa (Family & Friends Visit) requires accurate documentation, a genuine purpose of visit, and compliance with the visa requirements prescribed by the Turkish authorities. At Shivansh Consultants, we provide personalized guidance and end-to-end support, assisting you with visitor visa application forms, passport documentation, invitation letters from your family member or friend in Turkey, proof of relationship (where applicable), accommodation details, travel itinerary, return flight bookings, financial documents, travel insurance (where applicable), and all required supporting paperwork. Our experienced consultants carefully review every application to help minimize errors, reduce delays, and ensure your documentation meets the applicable visitor visa requirements. We are committed to delivering transparent, reliable, and client-focused assistance throughout your Turkey Visitor Visa (Family & Friends Visit) application process. While the final decision on visa approval rests solely with the Turkish immigration authorities, our goal is to help you submit a complete, accurate, and well-prepared Turkey Visitor Visa application with confidence.