Turkey
India
India visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassyankara.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
- Tourist visa Processing time: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
- Business visa Processing time: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
- Student visa Processing time: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
- Work visa Processing time: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Turkey
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- Consulate General of India in Istanbul
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, 34367 İstanbul
Today 09:30–11:30, 16:30–17:00
All missions of India in Turkey
India has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul.
Indian citizens travelling to Turkey
IndiaTurkey Visa required Turkey visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in India
How long Turkish citizens may stay in India is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Indian embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
China requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Turkey
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for India?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in Turkey?
The Indian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for India obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.