Do I need a Turkey transit visa for a layover?
I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa. To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai – Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
Do I need to have visa for Turkey? This is the first time I am travelling outside my country, and any information on this will be helpful.
Best Answer
If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa): - Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
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Does Turkish Airlines give transit visa?
You will receive the transit entry Visa for Turkey as soon as the application confirmed from the Turkish government visa system. it takes less than 12 hours to Acquire the visa, therefore, we advise you to apply for the visa at least 24 hours before your journey or your layover in Turkey.Who needs a Turkish transit visa?
A Turkey Transit Visa is a permit to travel through Turkey to reach another country. The permit is obligatory for all travelers under the Turkey visa regime, who intend to: Pass through the immigration. Stay in Turkey overnight for a connection.Update from Turkey (Transit Guidelines and Requirements)
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