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Last Update: 03-05-2026
Turkey welcomed 60.7 million international visitors in 2023, according to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, ranking the country among the top six tourist destinations globally. Indian arrivals rose materially in the same year, driven in part by the eVisa programme that allows eligible Indian nationals to complete their application entirely online without visiting a centre.
Tracking a Turkey visa application works differently depending on which visa type you applied for. The eVisa and the sticker visa run through separate portals, use different reference numbers, and are managed by different processing teams. Using the wrong portal with the right credentials returns no result, and entering credentials incorrectly locks the lookup screen for several minutes before a retry is permitted. This guide tells you exactly which portal to use, what to enter, and what each status means once you are inside.
Turkey's tracking infrastructure splits cleanly across two systems. The portal you use depends entirely on the visa type you applied for. Indian applicants who hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, Ireland, or OECD-country visa or residence permit are eligible for the eVisa route. All other Indian applicants, including first-time travellers to Turkey without qualifying third-country visas, use the sticker visa route and the Gateway International portal. Confirm which type you applied for by checking your submission confirmation before proceeding.
Turkey eVisa applicants can use the official eVisa status check at evisa.gov.tr.
Turkey sticker visa applicants can use the Gateway International tracking portal.
The Turkish consulate in India does not operate a direct public-facing tracking system for individual applications. Sticker visa applications are submitted through Gateway International, which manages all physical document handling and liaises with the consulate on behalf of applicants. Contacting the consulate directly for a status update during processing is not recommended and is unlikely to produce a result, since the consulate refers tracking queries back to Gateway. For the Turkey visa for Indians sticker route, Gateway International is the correct point of contact at every stage.
Both visa pathways generate automatic notifications at key processing milestones.
Visiting or calling a Gateway International centre is the appropriate escalation step when the online portal shows no update for longer than expected.
💡 Expert Tip
⚠️ Note
For sticker visa applicants, a status of "Dispatched to Consulate" does not mean a decision has been made. It means Gateway has forwarded your physical documents to the Turkish consulate for review. This stage typically takes a further 5 to 10 working days before a decision is returned to Gateway and reflected in your portal status.
⚠️ Note:
For sticker visa applicants, a status of "Dispatched to Consulate" does not mean a decision has been made. It means Gateway has sent your physical documents to the Turkish consulate for review. This stage typically takes 5 to 10 working days before a decision is returned to Gateway.
Note:
Your reference number can be found in the email sent to you. It consists of a mix of letters and numbers (e.g., A2C-B2E4).
⏳ Time Note:
Apply for your Turkey sticker visa at least 6 weeks before travel during peak periods from April through September. Gateway centres in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru receive higher application volumes during this window, and appointment slots fill faster while processing extends accordingly. Applications inside the 2-week window before travel are unlikely to complete in time without expedited handling, which is not always available.
Fees for Turkey visas as of 2025 (subject to revision): eVisa fee is approximately USD 50 for Indian nationals. Sticker visa fees vary by visa category and duration. Both fee types are non-refundable regardless of outcome.
⏳ Note:
Apply for your Turkey sticker visa at least 6 weeks before your travel date during peak travel periods (April through September). Gateway centres in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru receive higher application volumes during this period, and appointment slots and processing times extend accordingly.
A delayed or refused Turkey visa application is recoverable in most cases, but the right action depends on which visa type was filed and what the underlying issue was. Contact the appropriate support channel as a first step rather than submitting a duplicate application, since duplicates can cause both submissions to be flagged and rejected at the consulate level.
The eVisa portal typically resolves within 72 hours, and a status still showing Pending after that window points to a small number of recoverable issues that can be diagnosed quickly.
Sticker visa delays are managed through Gateway International rather than the consulate directly. Refusals come with a brief category reason that informs the practitioner fix needed before reapplication.
🚫 Stop Signal:
Do not submit a duplicate eVisa or sticker visa application while your original is still pending. Duplicate submissions can cause both applications to be flagged at the consulate level and rejected, leaving you without a valid visa for your travel dates and a refusal record on both files. If you suspect your original application has been lost, contact the relevant support channel and confirm before refiling. Reapplying after refusal requires addressing the cited ground first, not simply resubmitting the same documents to the same portal a second time.
Teleport’s Expert Tip
To check the status of your Turkey visa application at the visa application centres in India, follow these steps:
The inputs required to access the tracking portal differ by visa type, and entering even one field incorrectly returns no result without an error message at most portals. Prepare these details before opening either portal to avoid the lockout that follows repeated incorrect entries.
Most tracking problems Indian applicants encounter fall into a small set of recoverable categories. Identifying the correct category before taking action prevents the one outcome that is not recoverable: submitting a duplicate application while the original is still pending.
An eVisa application showing Pending beyond 72 hours has been routed to manual review, which is less common but not unusual for Indian passport holders flagged for additional verification.
A refusal due to an administrative error in the application, such as a wrong passport number or misspelled name, is fully recoverable but requires a fresh application rather than an edit.
🚫 Stop
Do not submit a duplicate eVisa or sticker visa application while your original is still showing Pending. Duplicate submissions are flagged at the consulate level, and both applications can be rejected simultaneously. This leaves you without a valid visa for your travel dates and a refusal record on both files. Confirm that your original application has been formally refused before filing a new one.
Turkey issues two visa types to Indian nationals: an eVisa (received by email) and a sticker visa (a physical stamp placed in your passport by Gateway International centres). Each type has a completely separate tracking portal with different required inputs. |
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eVisa tracking runs through evisa.gov.tr and requires your reference number, passport number, and the email address used at application. Sticker visa tracking runs through gatewayinternational.com.tr and requires your tracking number and date of birth. | |
Turkey eVisa processing is typically instant to 72 hours. Sticker visa processing takes 10 to 15 working days after complete document submission, extending to 30 working days during the April to September peak season. | |
Indian applicants who applied through Teleport can track both visa types in one place from the Teleport dashboard, with automated email and SMS status alerts included. |
In conclusion, staying updated with your Turkey visa status is crucial for avoiding any last-minute surprises and ensuring a hassle-free journey. By using the official methods for Turkey visa tracking, whether you're checking online through the Turkey Gateway system or tracking your application from India, you can plan your travel with confidence. Don't forget to make use of reliable tools like Teleport to receive real-time updates and notifications. With this guide, you're now well-equipped to handle every step of the Turkey visa check process, making your visa application experience smoother and more efficient. Safe travels!
Use evisa.gov.tr for eVisa applications and gatewayinternational.com.tr for sticker visa applications. Teleport applicants track both types through the Teleport dashboard using login credentials.
eVisa processing is typically instant to 72 hours. Sticker visa processing takes 10 to 15 working days standard, extending to 30 working days during the April to September peak season.
eVisa tracking requires your reference number, passport number, and application email. Sticker visa tracking requires your Gateway tracking number and date of birth.
Yes, for eVisa tracking on evisa.gov.tr, your passport number combined with your application email address substitutes for the reference number if you cannot locate it.
Yes. The official eVisa portal at evisa.gov.tr is the government tracking channel for eVisa applications. Sticker visa tracking runs through Gateway International, not a government portal.
eVisa applications pending beyond 72 hours have been routed to manual review. Sticker visa applications take 10 to 15 working days as standard. Neither indicates a problem unless the window has been exceeded.
For eVisa, wait 5 full working days then contact evisa.gov.tr support. For sticker visa, contact your Gateway centre helpline after 15 working days with your tracking number.
No. Turkey sticker visas in India are processed through Gateway International, not VFS Global. Turkey does not use VFS Global centres for Indian applications. Track sticker visa status at gatewayinternational.com.tr.
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