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Friday 26-Aug-2011

Turkey extends Visa on Arrival Facility for Indians holding US, UK or Schengen visa

The facility is not available to Non Resident Indians who have long-term or permanent residence status in any of the above countries / regions

By  Traveltechie Bureau | New Delhi

In a communique from the Turkish embassy, it has been clarified by the Turkish Government that Indian nationals travelling to Turkey shall continue to enjoy Visa on Arrival facilities at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport provided they hold valid Indian passports with a valid USA, UK or Schengen visa .

However, this facility is not available to Non Resident Indians who have long-term or permanent residence status in any of the above countries / regions.Indians applying for Visa on Arrival must also hand over one passport size photo and have return air tickets and hotel bookings in Turkey.