By Subash Awasthi
Common Reasons for Turkey Visa Rejection for Nepali Citizens & How to Avoid Them

1. Insufficient or Unclear Bank Balance
Reason:
Low balance compared to trip duration
Sudden large deposits before application
No clear income source
How to Avoid:
Maintain at least INR 1 lakh (or equivalent) for tourist/business visas
Submit 6 months’ bank statements with regular transactions
Attach salary slips, ITRs, or business income proof
2. Weak Travel Purpose or Poor Cover Letter
Reason:
Generic or copied cover letters
No clear itinerary or reason to visit Turkey
Purpose doesn’t match visa category
How to Avoid:
Write a clear, personalized cover letter
Mention travel dates, cities, accommodation, and return plan
Apply under the correct visa category
3. Mismatch Between Documents
Reason:
Flight dates don’t match hotel bookings
Cover letter dates differ from invitation letter
Different spellings of name/passport details
How to Avoid:
Cross-check all dates, names, and details
Ensure hotel, flight, and cover letter are fully aligned
4. Invalid or Weak Invitation Letter
Reason:
Missing inviter ID or residence proof
No passport number of applicant
Handwritten or unsigned invitation
How to Avoid:
Use a typed, properly formatted invitation letter
Attach inviter’s Turkish ID/residence permit + address proof
Ensure invitation matches visa purpose
5. Poor Travel History (or No History Without Explanation)
Reason:
No previous international travel and no explanation
Overstay or visa refusal in other countries
How to Avoid:
Explain first-time travel clearly in cover letter
Be honest about past refusals (never hide them)
6. Weak Employment or Ties to Nepal
Reason:
No job, business, or academic proof
Embassy doubts return intention
How to Avoid:
Submit job letter, leave approval, salary slips, or business registration
Students should include college letters and ID cards
7. Incorrect Visa Category
Reason:
Applying tourist visa for work, filming, or internship
Business visit shown as tourism
How to Avoid:
Choose the exact visa type (tourist, business, medical, montage, etc.)
Never use tourist visa for work or paid activity
8. Fake, Edited, or Unverifiable Documents
Reason:
Altered bank statements
Fake hotel or flight bookings
Non-verifiable company letters
How to Avoid:
Submit only genuine, verifiable documents
Remember: Turkey verifies documents thoroughly
9. Incomplete Payment or Wrong Demand Draft
Reason:
Wrong DD amount or beneficiary name
Missing bank commission
How to Avoid:
Follow VFS payment instructions strictly
Double-check DD details before submission
10. Applying Too Late
Reason:
Last-minute applications
Insufficient time for verification
How to Avoid:
Apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel
Use the full 60-day advance window
What to Do After Turkey Visa Rejection?
Carefully read the refusal reason
Correct weaknesses (finance, documents, purpose)
Reapply with stronger justification
There is no official appeal, but reapplication is allowed
Final Takeaway
Most Turkey visa rejections for Nepali citizens happen due to preventable mistakes, not eligibility issues. A well-prepared file with strong financial proof, clear travel purpose, consistent documents, and correct visa category is the strongest formula for approval.









