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Tourist Travel Requirements for a Turkey Visa for Indian Citizens

1. Appointment System

   This Consulate operates an appointment system for visa issuance. After we have received all the materials required in support of your visa application, CIBTvisas will schedule an appointment with the Consulate to submit your visa application.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Not be damaged in any way

3. Copy of Passport

   A copy of the first and the last information page of the applicant's passport

4. Proof of Civil Status

   This must be provided as a colour copy of the following documents:

   • Aadhar Card of the applicant
   • PAN Card of the applicant

5. Photographs

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

6. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the applicant's host in Turkey. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to "The Visa Office, Turkish Consulate General in Hyderabad"
   • Include the passport number and full name of the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's host 

   Applicants visiting a Turkish citizen or foreigner residing in Türkiye must additionally provide a copy of the following documents:
   • Proof of Residency of the inviter: a copy of the inviter's passport and Turkish identity card or a copy of the visa or residence permit
   • Proof of address from the inviter that shows the address of residence, with the inviter's contact number

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel.
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation

8. Proof of Financial Means

   The applicant must provide proof of financial means. This must be provided as:

   • Salary slips for the last three months with signature, company letterhead and seal
   • Applicant's original personal bank statements for the last six months with minimum balance of Rs.100 000 (3 months if retired/freelancer). Copies are accepted if attested by bank
   • ITR (Income Tax Return) for last 3 years
   • Form 16 (only for Employer) 

   Retired applicants must additionally provide the retirement documents and proof of income (original or copies attested by bank)
   
   
   Applicants working as freelancers must additionally provide contract documents and cover letter if applicable, along with proof of regular income (original or copies attested by bank)

9. Proof of Purpose

   The applicant must provide the following documents:

   • A Cover Letter from the applicant, with entire travel plan mentioning the purpose of stay in detail, accompanying person's details (if any), duration of stay, occupation, and expenses clause with signature and contact details.
   • Original Leave letter from the company on company letterhead paper, stating applicant's designation, period of work, salary, purpose of visit and duration of travel with travel dates, accompanying person's details (if any) with signature, seal and stamp.

10. Proof of Insurance

    Applicants must provide proof of travel insurance that covers the duration of the entire stay in Türkiye

11. Letter of Authorisation

    One fully completed and signed authorization form that can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack

12. Letter of Undertaking

    One fully completed and signed letter of undertaking that can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack

13. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed visa application form. The form must:

    • Be completed in block capitals
    • Be printed and signed by the applicant in blue/black ink only
    • Be signed by the applicant's parents or legal guardians if the applicant is under the age of 18

14. CIBTvisas Order Form

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

15. Applicants holding previous passport(s)

    Applicants must provide the original of previously issued passport(s), if applicable.If the previous passport is lost, FIR document (First information report) from the police must be provided. 

16. Passports not issued in Hyderabad jurisdiction

    Applicants whose passport was not issued within the jurisdiction of the Turkish Consulate General in Hyderabad must provide a registered or notarized rental agreement and company letter. For remote workers, the letter must clearly mention that the applicant works remotely and resides at the address mentioned in the letter. 

    
    
    States belonging to the Hyderabad jurisdiction are: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.

17. Married Applicants

    If married and spouse's name is not endorsed on the passport, the applicant must provide a marriage certificate. The certificate must:

    • Be original
    • Be duly issued by the marriage registrar
    • Be attested by the notary public

18. Student Applicants

    Students must provide the following documents:

    • No-objection Letter from the school or official holiday scheme
    • A copy of their School ID Card

19. Minors

    Applicants under the age of 18 must provide the following documents:

    • A notarized letter of consent from both parents
    • The original and a photocopy of both parent's passports

    If one of the parents lives abroad, the following documents are required:
    • A No Objection Certificate (NOC) attested by Indian Embassy or Consulate in the country of residence
    • The parent's residence permit/visa of the country of residence 

    If the parents are divorced, a notarized court decision of divorce mentioning the legal guardian must be provided.
    
    
    If one of the parents is deceased, a notarized death certificate is required.

20. Business Owner/Sole Proprietor of a Company in India

    This must be provided as a colour copy of the following documents:

    • GST registration certificate of the company in India
    • Registration certificate of the company in India, that includes the name of the applicant and the company
    Both documents must be attested by notary public.