{"id":7996,"date":"2023-04-21T18:46:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T13:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/?p=7996"},"modified":"2023-10-09T17:28:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:58:49","slug":"turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Transit Visa: Requirements and Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_13874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13874\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13874 size-full\" title=\"Turkey Transit Visa\" src=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01.png\" alt=\"Turkey Transit Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Turkey-Transit-Visa-01-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering if you require a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey transit visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your travel itinerary includes a layover in the country. Your nationality and the duration of your layover will determine the answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #aaaaaa;color:#aaaaaa\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Turkey_E-Visa\" title=\"Turkey E-Visa:\">Turkey E-Visa:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Information_Related_to_the_Transit_Turkey_E-Visa\" title=\"Information Related to the Transit Turkey E-Visa\">Information Related to the Transit Turkey E-Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#How_Do_You_Apply_For_An_E-Visa_In_Turkey\" title=\"How Do You Apply For An E-Visa In Turkey?\">How Do You Apply For An E-Visa In Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Turkish_Sticker_Visa\" title=\"Turkish Sticker Visa\">Turkish Sticker Visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Information_Related_to_the_Transit_Turkish_Sticker_Visa\" title=\"Information Related to the Transit Turkish Sticker Visa\">Information Related to the Transit Turkish Sticker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#How_to_Submit_a_Turkish_Sticker_Visa_Application\" title=\"How to Submit a Turkish Sticker Visa Application?\">How to Submit a Turkish Sticker Visa Application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#When_Should_You_Submit_a_Sticker_Visa_Application\" title=\"When Should You Submit a Sticker Visa Application?\">When Should You Submit a Sticker Visa Application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Where_Do_You_Need_To_Apply_For_Turkey_Transit_Visa\" title=\"Where Do You Need To Apply For Turkey Transit Visa?\">Where Do You Need To Apply For Turkey Transit Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Filling_Out_An_Online_Application_Form_For_Transit_Visa_For_Turkey\" title=\"Filling Out An Online Application Form For Transit Visa For Turkey\">Filling Out An Online Application Form For Transit Visa For Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Gathering_All_Necessary_Paperwork\" title=\"Gathering All Necessary Paperwork\">Gathering All Necessary Paperwork<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Processing_Time_for_Turkey_Transit_Visa\" title=\"Processing Time for Turkey Transit Visa\">Processing Time for Turkey Transit Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/#Do_I_Need_A_Visa_For_Turkey_Layover_Through_Istanbul_Airport\" title=\"Do I Need A Visa For Turkey Layover Through Istanbul Airport?\">Do I Need A Visa For Turkey Layover Through Istanbul Airport?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you only plan to stay for a short while, as a traveler you may require a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transit visa for Turkey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you plan to exit the airport. No visa is necessary if as a traveler, you will remain in the airport&#8217;s transit area. For transit and transfer travelers, this article will describe how to submit an online application for a Turkish E-Visa as well as you will get to know how to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/how-to-find-cheap-flights\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy online cheap flights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Indian Eagle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Transit_Visa_for_Turkey\"><\/span><b>Do You Need a Transit Visa for Turkey?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering \u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do I need a visa for Turkey layover?\u2019. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer and transit passengers with long layovers in Turkey may wish to make the most of their time by exploring the nearby area around the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than an hour separates Istanbul Airport from the city center. The largest city in Turkey, Istanbul, can be visited for a few hours by travelers with lengthy layovers between flights. You can consider Indian Eagle to book your tickets which is one of the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight booking sites<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that provide cheap and affordable deals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The requirements for obtaining a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transit visa for Turkey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the same as those for obtaining other visas. You also need a transit visa if you intend to enter Turkey for tourism or any other reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need one of the following<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/turkey-transit-visa-requirements-and-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey transit visa <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you intend to visit the country for transit purposes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-visa for Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visa sticker for Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a citizen of a nation that does not require a visa to enter into Turkey, you do not require any of the above transit visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of countries can apply online for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transit visa for Turkey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The E-Visa application form can be filled out and submitted in a matter of minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_E-Visa\"><\/span><b>Turkey E-Visa:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_Related_to_the_Transit_Turkey_E-Visa\"><\/span><b>Information Related to the Transit Turkey E-Visa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both transiting through a Turkish airport and traveling to Turkey are permitted with the Turkish E-Visa. The maximum stay ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on the holder&#8217;s nationality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, based on the country of citizenship, single-entry, and multiple-entry visas are given out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All international airports accept Turkish E-Visa for transit. Turkey&#8217;s busiest airport, Istanbul Airport, serves a considerable number of travelers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between flights, visitors who want to leave the airport must show the valid visa to the immigration department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those travelers who cannot obtain a Turkish E-Visa must apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Apply_For_An_E-Visa_In_Turkey\"><\/span><b>How Do You Apply For An E-Visa In Turkey?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to obtaining a sticker visa, getting a Turkish E-Visa is relatively a simple and quick process. Within minutes, you can complete the Turkey E-Visa application form, which grants you permission to enter the country. The best way to travel and find cheap flights is booking the tickets via Indian Eagle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Turkish E-Visa can be acquired in just three steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Form Filling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must first fill out the form with all the necessary information and submit it to obtain an E-Visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make the Payment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use your credit or debit card to pay the visa charge for Turkey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Print the document: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If everything goes smooth, you will be sent a soft copy of your transit visa. Your transit visa may be printed out and presented at the Turkish Entry Gate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/us-l1-visa-application-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L1-2 visa Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkish_Sticker_Visa\"><\/span><b>Turkish Sticker Visa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_Related_to_the_Transit_Turkish_Sticker_Visa\"><\/span><b>Information Related to the Transit Turkish Sticker Visa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Turkish transit sticker visa is provided to travelers who are passing through Turkey on their way to another country, and it allows for a stay of up to 7 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arriving passengers can receive the visa at the airport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A current passport and onward travel ticket are required documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa fee must be paid in cash in Turkish lira, euros, or dollars.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Submit_a_Turkish_Sticker_Visa_Application\"><\/span><b>How to Submit a Turkish Sticker Visa Application?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you require a sticker visa for Turkey, you have two choices available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single Transit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Transit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, you must collect the necessary paperwork, show up for a visa interview, and pay a visa cost. Don&#8217;t forget to visit the Indian Eagle website for purchasing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first class ticket to India<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an affordable price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These five factors will help you complete the entire process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should a sticker visa application be made?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you need to apply?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing an online application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assembling all necessary paperwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attending a transit visa interview in Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit visa For Turkey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without difficulty, strictly adhere to the guidelines provided below for each stage in the proper sequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Submit_a_Sticker_Visa_Application\"><\/span><b>When Should You Submit a Sticker Visa Application?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one month before the desired date of travel to Turkey, you should submit an application for a sticker visa. To be on the safe side and prevent any uncertainty, you should apply for a visa as soon as you arrange your vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Need_To_Apply_For_Turkey_Transit_Visa\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Need To Apply For <\/b><b>Turkey Transit Visa<\/b><b>?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Turkish embassy or consulate in your home country is where you should apply for a visa. You may have noticed that Turkey has outsourced the filing of its visas to facilities for visa processing run by third parties in a number of nations. Therefore, to determine the precise location to apply for a transit visa, you must keep in touch with the Turkish embassy in your home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filling_Out_An_Online_Application_Form_For_Transit_Visa_For_Turkey\"><\/span><b>Filling Out An Online Application Form For <\/b><b>Transit Visa For Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are now prepared to fill out an application at the Turkish Visa pre-application system. You must correctly answer the basic questions on the form regarding your identification, nationality, and purpose for entering Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system will give you a day of time for the interview, which you must attend, once your application is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gathering_All_Necessary_Paperwork\"><\/span><b>Gathering All Necessary Paperwork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must gather and organize all the paperwork before going to the interview. Your documents must adhere to the embassy&#8217;s requirements. These papers must be sent in, on the day of the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Turkish embassy requires the following documents, which you must produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two identical pictures. According to Turkish visa picture specifications, your images should be:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Having dimensions 5cm x 6cm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Taken within six months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport or another travel document that will be valid once you reach Turkey for at least six months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A completed Transit Visa Application, employment documentation, and travel insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must provide a document proving you have enough money to cover your expenses throughout your stay or transit through Turkey and in the country of your destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have about \u20ac50 available each day for spending in Turkey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record showing that you have purchased travel medical insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Onward Ticket for the flight that will get you to your final destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa if necessary for your final destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must present the paperwork describing your accommodations in Turkey for the duration of your vacation. A letter of invitation from the Turkish host or a hotel reservation may be included in this document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Police Clearance as evidence that you haven&#8217;t engaged in any illegal behavior recently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that you might need to submit a few extra papers depending on your nationality and the country where you reside. Go to their official website for further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_Time_for_Turkey_Transit_Visa\"><\/span><b>Processing Time for Turkey Transit Visa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing takes roughly 15 working days. However, in certain countries, it can just take two or three working days. You can monitor the progress of your application by using the website to track it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_A_Visa_For_Turkey_Layover_Through_Istanbul_Airport\"><\/span><b>Do I Need A Visa For Turkey Layover<\/b><b> Through Istanbul Airport?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could need a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey transit Visa <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to go through the Sabiha Gokcen Airport on Turkey&#8217;s Asian side or the Istanbul Ataturk Airport on its European side. The name of this visa among travelers passing through these ports in transit is Istanbul Transit Visa. As a result, the same visa is referred to by both names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several possibilities that you might have a layover in Turkey if you have taken <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/search-flights-to-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flights to India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the USA. However, Indian Eagle ought to be your first choice if you want to find the best offers and discounts. You can easily discover <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-to-india-from-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flights to IND from USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that meet your travel requirements and budget owing to their large airline partner network and simple booking process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequently, you can depend on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you locate the ideal flights at an exceptional price whether you&#8217;re organizing a family vacation or a solo journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 123px;\" width=\"625\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. 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