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Riding the hot air balloon to see the sunrise in the famous city of Cappadocia or taking a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Antalya is a dream for many. And of course, trying their world-famous Kebab! Turkey is still a firm favourite among travellers \u2013 even more than ever before. In fact, the number of foreign visitors travelling to Turkey has risen considerably since last year. With the perfect mix of delectable food, colourful culture and friendly locals, it\u2019s easy to understand why it\u2019s becoming one of the most popular destinations of the world. Whatever your reason is for visiting this magical country where the East meets the West, you will need to have a Turkey visa<\/strong>. Now, you might be wondering what the process is in order to apply for a Turkish visa and so, we have the answers for you outlined in detail in this document.<\/p>\n

Here is a step-to-step guide on how to obtain your Turkey Visa:<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Before you start your visa application process, you should determine the type of visa you are eligible i.e. Turkey e-Visa or Sticker visa. The Turkish authorities have introduced a new electronic visa (e-Visa) for Indians. Turkish e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. It is equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport. Indians can obtain a Turkish visa online, provided they meet certain criteria. You are only eligible for a Turkey e-Visa, if you hold a valid visa or valid resident permit from the US \/ UK \/ Ireland \/ Schengen countries. The e-Visa is a single-entry visa, issued for 6 months (180 days) and one can stay in Turkey for 30 days only. The good news is that the e-Visa can be processed within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Indians not eligible for the e-Visa must apply for the regular sticker visa at the Embassy or Consulate. The Turkish sticker visa is issued for the purpose of tourism, business, transit, student or working. In this article, we will be looking at how you can apply for a Turkish tourist or business visa. You can apply for a Turkish visa up to 60 days prior to your intended date of travel. Your Turkish visa is valid for 180 days (6 months) from the date of issue and one can stay for up to 90 days. The number of entries i.e. single or multiple will be decided by the Embassy on the basis of your purpose of trip and travel itinerary.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Once you have decided on the visa type, you should start preparing the documents. Here is a checklist of the essential documents required for your Turkey visa application at the Embassy.<\/p>\n