By Subash Awasthi
Turkey Visa Checklist for Nepali Citizens (All Visa Types Explained)

A. Common Documents (Required for ALL Visa Types)
These documents are mandatory regardless of visa category:
Visa Application Form – Manually filled (blue/black ink, block letters), signed
Original Passport – Valid at least 6 months beyond travel date; 2 blank pages
Biometric Photos – 2 photos (2.5 × 2.5 inch, white background, last 6 months)
Cover Letter – Purpose, itinerary, dates, finances, return plan
Flight Reservation – Round trip (booking acceptable; avoid ticket purchase pre-approval)
Accommodation Proof – Hotel booking or invitation letter (full stay)
Travel Insurance – Covers entire stay in Türkiye
Bank Statement – Last 6 months (recommended ≥ INR 1 lakh for tourist/business)
Income Proof – Salary slips/ITR/business income/pension (as applicable)
Passport Copies – First, last & previous visa pages
Civil Status Proof – Aadhaar & PAN (clear copies)
Previous Passports – If any
Authorization Letter – If applying via agent
B. Visa-Specific Checklists
1) Tourist Visa (Leisure / Family & Friends)
Hotel booking or Invitation letter from host in Türkiye
Host’s Turkish ID/Residence Permit, address proof (if invited)
2) Business Visa
Business Invitation Letter (company letterhead, stamp, signature)
Inviter’s company registration details
Employer letter from Nepal (designation, salary, leave)
3) Medical Visa
Hospital Acceptance/Invitation Letter (diagnosis, treatment, duration, cost)
Medical reports/referral from Nepal
Attendant documents (if traveling with patient)
4) Student Visa (Degree / Exchange)
University Admission Letter
Academic certificates & transcripts
Tuition receipt/scholarship letter
Accommodation (dorm/hostel/rental)
5) Language Course Visa
Language Institute Acceptance Letter (course & dates)
Tuition proof
Study plan (brief)
6) Work Visa
Approved Work Permit / Reference Number
Job offer & employment contract
Employer documents (Türkiye)
7) Montage Visa (Technical Installation)
Turkish Company Invitation (project-based)
Assignment letter from employer
Technical qualifications/experience
8) Seaman (Seafarer) Visa
CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
Seaman employment/guarantee letter
Vessel/port joining details
9) Research / Internship Visa
Institution Invitation/Agreement
Research proposal / Internship plan
Supervisor & funding details
10) Film & Shooting Visa
Official Filming Permission (Turkey authority)
Project synopsis, crew & equipment list
Turkish production partner letter
C. Fees & Payments (Important)
Embassy Visa Fee: Starts from INR 5,210 (varies by entry/type)
VFS Service Fees: Paid partly in NPR cash + INR bank transfer (by validity)
Payment Rule: Demand Draft to “Türkiye Embassy Consular Account Number 409000401176” (New Delhi)
Bank Commission: Add INR 295 for transfers
D. Processing Time
Average: 10–20 working days (special visas: up to 30 days)
Apply: Up to 60 days before travel (best: 4–6 weeks early)
E. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong visa category
Date mismatches (hotel/flight/cover letter)
Sudden bank deposits
Weak invitation letters
Incorrect Demand Draft details
Final Takeaway
Use this checklist to prepare a clean, consistent file tailored to your visa type. Most Turkey visa refusals for Nepali citizens are avoidable when documents are accurate, finances are transparent, and the right visa category is chosen.









