Short-stay sticker visa — Family unification / visiting relatives Verified 2026-06-09Turkey Family Visit Visa
Turkey (Türkiye) family visit / family unification visa for Indians visiting relatives who are Turkish citizens or residents — submitted through VFS Global.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Turkey visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Varies at the discretion of the Türkiye…
Stay Duration
As granted by the Turkish Mission within…
Starting Fee
₹5,400
Apply At
3 VFS centres
Your whole Turkey Family Visit Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Turkey file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, in one glance
What the ₹6,999 fee covers for a Turkey file
- We work out what your case actually is, before touching a form
- We build the checklist around your profile, not a template
- We read your documents against each other, not against a list
- Financial proof review
- Purpose of travel structuring
- Cover letter / explanation support
- Return ties review
- Sponsor / invitation guidance
- Application form guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Biometrics guidance
- Post-submission support
Government, VFS, insurance, ticket and hotel costs are separate and charged at cost. Read what each item means, in full.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Turkey visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Türkiye is NOT a Schengen country; this visa does not allow Schengen travel.
- 2A valid host invitation plus proof of the family relationship is essential for this category.
- 3Passport must be valid 6+ months on arrival with at least 2 full blank pages.
- 4Apply at the Turkey Visa Application Centre that matches the jurisdiction of the Turkish Mission for your region (New Delhi, Mumbai or Hyderabad). If your passport was NOT issued within the jurisdiction of the mission you apply to, you must also submit local address proof (a registered/notarized rental agreement, or a company letter for remote workers; Voter ID, electricity/water bill or PCC may also be requested).
- 5Apply a maximum of 60 days before travel.
- 6Minors need a notarized consent letter from BOTH parents in all cases (even when travelling with both parents), plus both parents' passport (original + photocopy). If a parent lives abroad, an NOC attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate in that country plus a copy of their resident card/visa is required. If only one parent is the legal guardian (death/divorce), a notarized death certificate or notarized court decision naming the legal guardian is required.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens visiting a relative who is a Turkish citizen
- Indian citizens visiting a relative who is a foreigner legally residing in Türkiye
- Applicants who can provide a valid invitation plus proof of the family relationship
- Applicants holding a passport valid 6+ months with at least 2 full blank pages
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone intending to work, study or settle permanently in Türkiye (different permits/visas apply)
- Applicants who cannot prove the family relationship or provide a valid host invitation
- Applicants who cannot evidence sufficient funds or ties to India
- Applicants presenting forged or fake documents
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Turkey / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Türkiye visa fee (single entry, 3-month validity) | ₹5,400 |
| Türkiye Visa Application fee (VFS service, 3-month) | ₹12,720 |
| Amount charged online at appointment booking | ₹6,890 |
All fees are in INR, per applicant, and non-refundable regardless of the outcome. The total payable is the visa fee PLUS the Türkiye Visa Application (VFS service) fee, which varies by the validity you request: 3-month single entry ≈ INR 5,400 + 12,720; 6-month single entry ≈ INR 5,400 + 14,840; 6-month multiple entry (business only) ≈ INR 16,200 + 14,840; 12-month multiple entry (business only) ≈ INR 16,200 + 16,960. At appointment booking, INR 6,890 of the total is charged online; the balance is paid at the VFS office by cash, UPI or POS (credit/debit card). Multiple-entry visas are granted only after the Turkish Mission verifies eligibility. Fees are set by the Türkiye Mission and VFS and are subject to change — confirm the current amount on the VFS Global Türkiye India website before paying.
Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary
What Turkey actually requires — and what it does not.
Turkey assesses purpose, funds and your reason to return — this paperwork exists to make those three answerable.
0 of 4 are compulsory for Turkey
Flight reservation
A return reservation covering your stated dates. A real held PNR is enough; paying for a ticket before a decision puts money at risk.
Where people slip: Dates that do not match the application form.
How to hold a flight without payingHotel booking
Accommodation for the stay, or a host's invitation carrying their address and status.
Where people slip: Nights with nothing shown against them.
Refundable hotel booking, explainedTravel insurance
Check the specific requirement for Turkey before buying — it varies, and being sold cover you do not need is common.
Where people slip: A policy that does not cover the full length of the stay.
What the cover must actually sayTravel itinerary
A short plan tying the trip to a real reason and a return date.
Where people slip: A plan longer than your approved leave.
The letter your itinerary attaches toWe arrange all four for your Turkey file.
We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Application & Identity
5 items- Visa application formRequired
Filled manually in BLOCK letters, 1 biometric photo affixed, signed; signature must match across all documents.
- Original passportRequired
Valid 6+ months on arrival in Türkiye with at least 2 full blank pages. Local address proof if outside the mission's jurisdiction.
- 2 biometric photosRequired
2 biometric photos, 2.5 inch × 2.5 inch, white background, taken within the last 6 months. Full face, looking straight at the camera, neutral expression (no smiling). No headgear, no cap/hat, no spectacles. Hair must not be tucked behind the ears. Sharp focus, clean, no ink marks, creases or staple marks, natural skin tone, proper brightness and contrast.
- Passport copiesRequired
Copies of the first, last and any visa pages.
- Proof of civil statusRequired
Aadhaar card and PAN card, clearly visible.
Invitation & Relationship Proof
3 items- Invitation letter from the host in TürkiyeRequired
Including the applicant's full name and passport number, plus the host's Turkish ID card and passport copy (or residence permit/visa/passport copy for foreign residents), address proof and contact number.
- Proof of family relationshipRequired
Documents establishing the relationship between the applicant and the host (e.g. birth/marriage certificates as applicable).
- Covering letterRequired
From the applicant with the travel plan, purpose and duration of the visit, host details and an expenses clause, signed with contact details. Travel dates must match all documents.
Travel & Financial Documents
7 items- Round-trip flight reservationRequired
Confirmed booking — do not buy tickets before the visa is granted.
- Accommodation proofRequired
Hotel reservation, or confirmation of stay with the host (covered by the invitation/address proof).
- Travel insuranceRequired
Covering the full duration of stay in Türkiye.
- Last 6 months' personal bank statementRequired
Bank stamp and signature on all pages, minimum balance ≈ ₹2 lakh per person, updated to within the last 15 days.
- Income proof / ITRRequired
Salary slips and 3 years of ITR for salaried applicants, or equivalent income proof. A sponsor (often the host or a relative) may submit financials with a sponsorship letter and relationship proof.
- Employment / occupation proof
Leave letter from employer (salaried), or business registration (self-employed), establishing ties to India.
- Minor consent documents
Minors need a notarized consent letter from BOTH parents in all cases (even when travelling with both parents), plus both parents' passport (original + photocopy). If a parent lives abroad, an NOC attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate in that country plus a copy of their resident card/visa is required. If only one parent is the legal guardian (death/divorce), a notarized death certificate or notarized court decision naming the legal guardian is required.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Get the host invitation
Ask your relative in Türkiye to prepare an invitation letter with your name and passport number, plus copies of their Turkish ID / residence permit / passport, address proof and contact number.
- 02
Assemble documents & confirm jurisdiction
Gather the invitation, relationship proof, financials, bookings and insurance. Identify the Turkey Visa Application Centre (New Delhi / Mumbai / Hyderabad) for your jurisdiction — or use the e-Visa if you hold a qualifying Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa.
- 03
Book the appointment & pay online
Book the VFS appointment; ₹6,890 of the total is charged online. Apply a maximum of 60 days before travel.
- 04
Submit at the Turkey Visa Application Centre
Attend the appointment, submit documents and pay the balance at the office.
- 05
Processing & collection
The Türkiye Mission decides the application; collect your passport and check the duration of stay and validity on the visa.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- The host invitation is the heart of a family-visit application — make sure it includes your passport number and the host's full ID/residence proof, address and contact.
- Include clear proof of your relationship to the host (birth/marriage certificates as relevant).
- If your host is sponsoring your stay, attach a sponsorship letter, the sponsor's passport copy, income proof and relationship proof.
- Maintain a personal bank balance of around ₹2 lakh per traveller, with statements stamped, signed and updated to within 15 days.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Incomplete or inaccurate application form, or details that do not match across documents (signatures must match on all documents)
- 2Passport not valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Türkiye, or fewer than 2 full blank pages
- 3Photos not meeting the 2.5in × 2.5in white-background biometric specification
Download official forms
Each link opens the official Turkey page on VFS Global (we never host third-party forms): pick your visa category there and use its "Download Form" section for the current version.
Türkiye visa application — pre-application & appointment (VFS Global, India)
Complete the pre-application, book the appointment and pay the online portion of the fee.
Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal (only for eligible Indians)
Usable by Indians only if they hold a valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa or residence permit.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Turkey Family Visit Visa is a 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Indian citizens visiting a relative who is either a Turkish citizen or a foreigner legally residing in Türkiye. You need an invitation from that host plus proof of your relationship, along with your financials and proof of ties to India.
Your full name and passport number, plus the host's Turkish ID card and passport copy (or residence permit/visa/passport copy for a foreign resident), their address proof and contact number. The host can also act as your sponsor by adding a sponsorship letter and income proof.
The visa fee is ₹5,400 for single entry, plus the Türkiye Visa Application (VFS service) fee that varies by validity (₹12,720 for 3 months or ₹14,840 for 6 months). ₹6,890 is charged online at booking and the balance at the VFS office. Fees are non-refundable.
Yes. If you don't meet the financial requirement yourself, a sponsor (often the host or a relative) can submit financials with an original sponsorship letter, their passport copy, employment/company proof and proof of the relationship.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh, SureshotVisa — a government-licensed consultancy (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024). Verify us.
How we get it done
Your Turkey Turkey Family Visit Visa, from your first message to your passport back.
5 questions about this visa specifically. The first two are open — tap any other to read it.
Refused? Our full service fee comes back.Government and visa-centre fees are the one part nobody can refund.
+My relative in Turkey is inviting and sponsoring me. What do they need to send?
An invitation naming you and the relationship, proof of their own status in Turkey (residence permit, passport or citizenship), proof of address, and — if they are paying — their income evidence and a formal undertaking. Several countries have a specific sponsorship form; using a plain letter where a prescribed form exists gets the file bounced. Send us their documents together with yours: the two sides have to agree with each other, and mismatched addresses or dates between sponsor and applicant are one of the quietest refusal causes.
+Does having close family settled abroad make my visa harder?
It is the question officers probe hardest on a family visit, because a visitor visa turns on whether you will come back. It is not a bar — thousands of these are approved every month — but it has to be answered rather than ignored. The answer is your own life here: your job or business, your dependants, your property, your bookings. A file that names the relative and then says nothing about your ties invites the officer to assume the obvious.
+How long does a Turkey Turkey Family Visit Visa take, start to finish?
Three things sit between today and your trip: preparing the file properly, waiting for an appointment, and the mission's own processing. Turkey currently states Varies at the discretion of the Türkiye Embassy/Consulate; apply well in advance of departure for the decision itself. We control the first, which is usually days. The middle depends on slot releases. The third is entirely the mission's and no consultant can shorten it — anyone telling you otherwise is selling something they cannot deliver. Tell us your travel date and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.
+How much of what I pay for the Turkey visa is actually your fee?
Most of it is not ours. The Turkey government fee (currently ₹5,400) goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee goes to VFS — both charged to you at cost, never marked up, and shown as separate lines on one GST invoice in the registered company name. Our service fee is the only part we set, and it is published rather than quoted case by case.
+How does SureshotVisa handle my Turkey Turkey Family Visit Visa, from first message to passport back?
You send what you have on WhatsApp and a licensed consultant says the same working day whether the case is ready. We build the file around your profile, check every document against the others, write the cover letter to match them, and hold the file complete so the first workable appointment can be taken the moment it appears. You attend biometrics; we track the file to the decision (Turkey currently states Varies at the discretion of the Türkiye Embassy/Consulate; apply well in advance of departure). Government and visa-centre fees (₹5,400 for this visa) are charged at cost; our own fee is published, and if the visa is refused that fee comes back in full.
Before you file
A Turkey Turkey Family Visit Visa goes one of two ways.
Filed on a guessed checklist, the government fee is gone on a refusal and the refusal follows every future application. Filed after a licensed consultant has read the papers against each other, the file answers the officer's questions before they are asked. Same Turkey rules, different outcome. How we do that is written once, in full, on the method page rather than repeated here.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Turkey website and Embassy of Turkey. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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