Business

For applicants applying in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum, and Puducherry.

1. Applicants should submit their passports along with the hardcopies of the documents and 2 biometric photos as per specification
2. VFS will accept applications as per the document checklists provided by Turkey Consulate, Mumbai. Documents will be arranged as per the order given in the checklist. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
3. If an application is rejected, the applicant cannot reapply for 06 months
4. Applicant can apply maximum 60 days in advance for Turkey Visa.
5. It is the responsibility of all applicants to complete all applications forms truthfully, to provide correct and accurate information and documentation, to ensure that they have a valid passport, and on receipt of a visa, to check the validity of the visa issued to ensure that it covers the period of stay requested, the number or entries required, and that it is valid for the purpose of the trip.
6. Holders of Turkish visa are kindly recommended to check the “duration of stay” and “period of validity” before their travel to Turkey.
7. Holders of Turkish visa will not be allowed to enter Turkey before the start of the “validity period” of their visas.

For applicants applying in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Gurgaon, Kolkata and Kathmandu

1. Applicants should submit their passports along with the hardcopies of the documents and 2 biometric photos as per specification
2. VFS will accept applications as per the document checklists provided by the Embassy of Turkey, New Delhi. Documents will be arranged as per the order given in the checklist.
3. Minimum Processing time is 15 working days from the date of submission at Turkish Embassy.
4. For Work Permit cases minimum processing time is 25 working days.
5. If an application is rejected, the applicant cannot reapply for 15 days from date of refusal.

For applicants applying in Hyderabad

1. Applicants should submit their passports along with the hardcopies of the documents and 2 biometric photos as per specification
2. VFS will accept applications as per the document checklists provided by the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey, Hyderabad . Documents will be arranged as per the order given in the checklist.
3. Minimum Processing time is 3 working days from the date of submission at Turkish Embassy.
4. For Work Permit cases minimum processing time is 25 working days.
5. If an application is rejected, the applicant cannot reapply for 01 Month from date of refusal.
6. Jurisdiction: Consulate General of Turkey in Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.
7. If an applicant wants to submit an application with urgent travel dates VFS can accept it, however the discretion to grant or refuse the visa application is completely at the discretion of the Turkey Consulate.

For Applicant’s applying at Visa Application Center in Kathmandu, Nepal

For Nepalese National, Visa fee should be paid at Standard Chartered Bank, Jawalakhel Branch. The details are as follows:

Please note: Applicants are requested to kindly check with local VFS Kathmandu office before payment.

SCB Account number: 24105038027

Detail address of beneficiaries VFS Global India:

VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd.

9th Floor, Tower A, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400 013, India

Detail address of beneficiaries, SCB India Account number 24105038027:

Standard Chartered Bank

87, Bhulabai Desai Rd,Breach Candy,,

Breach Candy,

Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E)

Mumbai–400 051.

Swift code of beneficiaries, SCB India Account number 24105038027: SCBLINBBXXX

IFSC Code: SCBL0036059

Note: For Nepalese Nationals, individual applicant should have individual Reference number (OT) while making Bank Payment.

Service charge: With effect from 16 May 2018

*Please note that the service fee is inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%

*Please note that 20% of VFS Logistics will be paid to Embassy as Consulate Fee.

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Rupees is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre should pay the visa fee at the centre in cash.
• For Nepalese Nationals, applying at Visa Application Centers in India should pay the VFS Service charge at the centre in cash

Jurisdiction for applicants applying from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum, Pondicherry and Goa comprising the states of: Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh.

1. Original Passport (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Turkey and should have at least 2 full blank pages available in it). Also provide 2 photo copies of Passport first and last page.

Note:

1. Passports which are not issued in jurisdiction for applicants applying under the jurisdiction of Consulate General of Turkey Mumbai need to be submitted with local address proof which consists of Valid Lease and Licence copy, Purchase/ Sales agreement. (All the documents must be notarized)
2. Aadhar Card, Electricity Bill can also be submitted with Notary and Mantralaya.

All the documents should be in English Language.

2. Visa Application Form (Available for download on website) it should be filled manually by blue or black ink in block letters with 2 white background photographs having size 2.5inch x 2.5inch.

3. Online form filling format for sticker visa

   1. Online form needs to be filled in CAPITAL LETTERS only for all categories.
   2. For all categories - Mother and Father name needs to be mention in online form.
   3. For Tourist & Business - No of Travel days should be 02 days extra from the date of departure in Turkey.
   4. For all categories - In case of no surname then two dots without space (..) needs to be mention in field Surname.
   5. For work permit applications -"NAME OF HOST PERSON OR HOST COMPANY" should be "HOST COMPANY NAME" mentioned on the contract copy.
   6. For work permit applications - No of Days to be mention is 90 days from date of travel and will be single entry visa only.
4. Confirmed Return Ticket

5. Travel Insurance is mandatory requirement which should fulfill the below requirements.

   1. Medical Evacuation and repatriation expenses
   2. Personal accidental death
   3. Personal liability
   4. Daily allowance in hospitalization cases
   5. This plan should cover the insured for a minimum of Euro 30000.

Note: The travel insurance dates should end 2 days after the date of departure mentioned in the flight ticket.

6. Authorization Letter is required from the applicant in case application is submitted by a Representative or Travel Agent along with the Original Government ID Proof of the representative.
7. Covering letter from employer on company letter head with authorized signatory, name and designation with company seal. Mentioning about the guarantee clause with the expenses of the trip.
8. Original Invitation letter from Turkey or color scanned copy with clear information. The Invitation letter should be on company’s letter head with authorized signatory, name and designation with company seal with VD Number (Tax Number)
9. Recommendation letter or Registration letter from relevant chamber of commerce.

If Self-employed:

1. Covering letter duly signed on personal business letter head with authorized signatory, name and designation with company seal explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay in Turkey etc.
2. If the applicant has his own business/partner/proprietor/director, please provide incorporation certificate/memorandum of association/partnership registration and partnership deed/proprietorship proof and applicant’s name should be mentioned.
   
   
   1. If the applicant is proprietor then he/she needs to provide proprietorship proof in which applicant name and company name should be mentioned also Original Notary and Mantralaya/MEA attestation needs to be done for each applicant irrespective of whether the applicant is travelling in a group or not(Content should be in English)
   2. If the applicant is partner then he/she needs to provide partnership registration and partnership deed with Original Notary and Mantralaya/MEA attestation needs to be done for each applicant irrespective of whether the applicant is travelling in a group or not.(Content should be in English)
   3. If the applicants are the Director of company then he/she needs to provide Director Proof with applicant Name and Company Name mention on the same with Original Notary and Mantralaya/MEA attestation needs to be done for each applicant irrespective of whether the applicant is travelling in a group or not.(Content should be in English)
   4. If the applicant is Freelancer then he/she needs to submit the freelance proof (Contact Copy/Company letter mentioning the same/any other proof of freelancing) (Content should be in English)

9. Last 3 months' bank statement of company and personal attested and signed by bank.
10. If applicant is a Salaried person/Employed please provide Last 3 months’ salary slips with original stamp and sign of the company and Last 3 months’ Salary account statements attested and signed by the bank.

• Applicant applying for Montage visa needs to submit below documents in addition to the above:

1. Agreement copy between the Turkish and Indian company.
2. Proforma invoice of the machinery purchased/sold.
3. Copy of Bill of lading.

Note:

Recommendation letter / Registration letter from relevant chamber of commerce. If a copy is submitted it must be attested by Mantralaya or MEA and Notarized.

Original Notary and Mantralaya/MEA attestation needs to be done for each applicant irrespective of whether the applicant is travelling in a group or not (for Mumbai and its satellites).

Documents for Business visa for New Delhi jurisdiction

1. Manually filled visa application form by blue or black pen in capital letters with 1 photograph affixed to it, signed by the applicant.
2. The original passport should be issued less than 10 years with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond the intended duration of stay in Turkish territory and with at least two full blank pages.
3. 2 biometric photos with a white background that were taken within the last 6 months, depicting the full face including ears and all hair, clearly and completely visible without shadow, in 2.5inch x 2.5inch size.
4. Cover Letter from employer on company letter head with authorized signatory, name and designation with company seal. Also mentioned about the guarantee clause with the expenses of the trip.
5. Travel insurance (valid for at least duration of the trip in Turkey)
6. Confirmed reservation of round trip flight ticket

7. Original invitation letter from Turkey or colour scanned copy with clear information specified the full name and passport number of the applicant.

   If applied to Multiple Entry; Turkish Company’s letter should state the long term relation with Indian Company.

8. 1. Last 3 months’ bank statement of company (for employer), in original or copies attested by bank
   2. Personal bank statement for last 3 months, in original or copies attested by bank
9. 1. Salary Slips / Certificates of the last three months and Form 16 (for employee)
   2. GST (for employer)
10. Professional Certificate issued from IFCA (The Indian Federation of Culinary Associations) for Tour Chef
11. If Agent is making the application on behalf of the applicant, letter of attorney from every applicant, in original
12. (If not shown in passport) Marriage Certificate of the Couple issued by the marriage registrar / Affidavit required attested by Notary Public
13. Copies of first and last pages of the passport
14. Recommendation letter/Registration letter from relevant chamber of commerce. If a copy is submitted it must be attested by mantralaya or MEA and Notarized. (Optional)

Applicants from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa who wish to travel to Turkey need to submit the below documents;

1. Original passport (with at least 6 months validity; and at least two empty pages)

   • Previous passport needs to be submitted if current passport is issued after 2015
2. Visa application form filled with BLOCK letters only and must sign on the hard copy https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/
3. copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy)
4. Travel Insurance
5. Company covering letter with entire travel plan (itinerary)

6. Invitation letter from the business partner in Turkey in English or Turkish

   • Business partner name, contact number and email id is mandatory on invitation letter
7. Confirmed flight itenary
8. Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation for your entire stay in Turkey
9. Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce ( if employed) Certificate of Incorporation of the company ( if self-employed)
10. Company Income Tax Returns for last three years.
11. Company Bank Statement of last three months with Original Bank Seal

12. Proof of financial status:

    • If employed: Pay slips of last three months (with Co. seal) / employment contract
      
      
      1. Income tax returns (ITR) or form 16 with signature for last three years.
      2. Personal bank statement of last Six months with Original Bank Seal and with sufficient funds (1 Lac and above)
    • If the applicant has his own business/partner/proprieter/director,please provide incorporation certificate/memorandum of association/partnership deed/proprietorship proof and applicants’s name should be mentioned. Original Notary needs to be done for each applicant irrespective of whether the applicant is travelling in a group or not
      
      
      1. Income tax returns (ITR) for last three years
      2. Personal bank statement of last Six months with Original Bank Seal and with sufficient funds (1 Lac and above)
      3. Company profile on company letter head with seal and signature is mandatory
13. Proof of civil status: marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable
14. 2 Photograph according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months (Photo Specifications – size 2.5 Inches x 2.5 Inches, Full face, front view, eyes open, white background, natural expression, Height of the head between 25-35mm)

15. Authorization letter from the applicant incase application is submitted by Travel Agent along with Photo ID of travel agent.

    Applicant applying for Montage visa needs to submit below documents in addition to the above:

1. Agreement copy between the Turkish and Indian company.
2. Proforma invoice of the machinery purchased/sold.
3. Copy of Bill of lading.

Note: Additional documents needs to be submitted, if requested by the Turkey Consulate.

• It should be in sharp focus and clean.
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 2.5 inch X 2.5 inch with White Background and 70% face visible.
• It should show your skin tone naturally.
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old.
• It is to be taken without headgear.
• It should be without hat/cap.
• It should be with the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears.
• The photograph should not have any staple marks.

Mumbai - Minimum 10 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Ahmedabad - Minimum 13 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Pune - Minimum 13 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Goa - Minimum 15 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Bangalore - Minimum 13 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Cochin - Minimum 15 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Trivandrum - Minimum 15 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Chennai - Minimum 13 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

Pondicherry - Minimum 15 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.

New Delhi - 04 working days

Chandigarh - 06 working days

Jaipur - 06 working days

Jalandhar - 06 working days

Gurgaon - 06 working days

Kolkata - 06 working days

Kathmandu - 08 working days

Hyderabad - 08 - 09 Working days

Note: - Processing time can be Extend by the Embassy of Turkey

Visa Application form