Visa for Istanbul trip during layover

I am an Indian (Indian Passport) presently in Kano, Nigeria on a business visa. I am going back to Mumbai on 22 Sept by Turkish Airlines with a 12 hour layover time in Istanbul. We plan to see the city during this time.

Can I get a visa on arrival?

Best Answer

Turkey no longer issues Visa-On-Arrival, so to answer your specific question, no, you can't get one.

The Visa-on-Arrival has been replaced by e-Visa, where you can apply for a visa in advance via their website, and it is normally issued immediately.

However as an Indian citizen you are only eligible for an e-Visa if you have a valid Schengen or OECD member countries visa in your passport. Presuming you do not, then you will need to apply for a standard visa via a Turkish consulate.

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Do I need a visa if I have a layover in Istanbul?

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.

Can I get visa on arrival in Istanbul airport?

Ordinary passport holders can obtain three month-multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr. They can also get their visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or they can obtain their three month-multiple entry visas upon their arrival to T\xfcrkiye at the ports of entry.

Can you enter Istanbul airport during layover?

If you have layover time for more than 10-12 hours, it means that you may prefer to pass through the airport and visit the Istanbul's city center. Please remember it takes two hours each way to and from Istanbul city center, so you won't have much time and you'll really need to keep moving.

Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?

Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.

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