Turkish visa required for layover? [duplicate]

I am an Indian passport holder. I shall land in Istanbul (IST) airport and within next 4 hours from the same airport I shall take another flight to Greece.

Airline companies for these two flights are different. I have to collect bags and again check in while changing flights as they are not connecting flights.

Do I need a Turkish Visa for this layover?

Best Answer

My understanding is that as these are two separate flights, you will need to go through immigration to claim your bags and check back in.

As your final destination is Greece, I assume you have a valid Schengen visa. If that is the case you can apply for a Turkish e-visa.

India: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels to Turkey up to 90 days. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

That said, the Turkish MFA website does recommend applying for an e-visa at least 48 hours before departure.

You can apply for your e-Visa any time before your travel. However, you are advised to create an e-Visa application at least 48 hours before your departure.

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Is transit visa required for connecting flights in Turkey?

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 catch a connecting flight?

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

Do I need a transit visa for a 2 hour layover?

In most cases \u2014 no, you don't need a visa, even if the layover is in a third country where you would need a visa to travel to. However, there are a few exceptions, as well as a few things you should know about transiting in a third country.

Can you use a Turkish visa more than once?

Despite the lengthy validity period of 180 days, you can only stay in Turkey for 90 days with a Turkish visa. This can be one consecutive period, but you can also split up this period of 90 days. That is because you are allowed to travel into Turkey an unlimited number of times with your Turkey visa.

UPDATED Entry Requirements to Turkey as of MARCH 2022

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