Do I need a transit visa for Istanbul? [duplicate]

I am planning to fly from Delhi to Dublin-Ireland, transit will be at Istanbul for about 4 hrs.

Do I need transit visa for Istanbul?

Best Answer

If you don't leave the airport: no.

If you do leave the airport: yes.

You won't go through passport control in the airport if you are simply going from one flight to the next, so because of this you won't need a visa. But, if you have booked two seperate flights yourself, you may have to leave the transit area to collect and recheck your luggage, in this case you will need to apply for a visa.

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Can I transit in Istanbul without visa?

Do I need to get transit visa? Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation.

Do I need a visa to change planes in Turkey?

Passengers in non-connecting flights should pass through immigration to collect their luggage and check-in for the next flight, in this case, an Electronic Visa is required. But if you are going to connect to another flight without any plan to leave the airport, you don't have to take the visa.

Do you need a visa if you are in transit?

In general, travelers in transit through the United States require valid C-1 visas.

Update from Turkey (Transit Guidelines and Requirements)

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