Travelling To South America? Indians Will Now Need An e-Transit Visa Via Istanbul

The Turkish Embassy in New Delhi brings to light significant developments for Indian and Nepalese passport holders wishing to visit Mexico, Colombo, Panama or Venezuela via Istanbul. Effective April 15, 2024, Indians and Nepalese must procure an electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) when travelling to the aforementioned South American countries via Istanbul. The announcement regarding an update in travel rules was made by the Turkish Embassy on X (formerly Twitter). These visas are free of cost and can be obtained through the website ‘evisa.gov.tr‘. Electronic Airport Transit Visa in effect: Everything you need to know In case your travel warrants an e-ATV, make sure to carry a hard copy of the document which will be verified basis international aviation regulations at the departure airports. The Turkish authorities present at the visa checkpoints in the airport’s transit passenger arrival area will also carry out related inspections. Istanbul Airport’s latest development pertaining to e-ATVs solidifies Turkey’s position as a crucial transit as well as a tourist destination within the global migration ecosystem. The new rule will also help regulate irregular migrants from regions such as Latin America and the Middle East, who utilise Turkey’s air routes to reach North America. Now that you’ve obtained the e-Transit Visa, here’s how to make the most of Istanbul Airport HOME NEWS TRAVELLING TO SOUTH AMERICA? INDIANS WILL NOW NEED AN E-TRANSIT VISA VIA ISTANBUL Travelling To South America? Indians Will Now Need An e-Transit Visa Via Istanbul Indian and Nepalese nationals will need an electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) to visit South American Countries via Istanbul. BY: YASHITA VASHISHTH PUBLISHED: APR 19, 2024 08:00 AM UTC Istanbul Airport | Image Credit: Resul Muslu/Shutterstock The Turkish Embassy in New Delhi brings to light significant developments for Indian and Nepalese passport holders wishing to visit Mexico, Colombo, Panama or Venezuela via Istanbul. Effective April 15, 2024, Indians and Nepalese must procure an electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) when travelling to the aforementioned South American countries via Istanbul. The announcement regarding an update in travel rules was made by the Turkish Embassy on X (formerly Twitter). You Might Also Like Look at Rihanna's new Extravagant Home Look at Rihanna's new Extravagant Home Mansion Global New Apartments In Delhi: Good And Not Expensive New Apartments In Delhi: Good And Not Expensive Apartments | Search Ads Delhi: Unsold Eco Houses (Take A Look) Delhi: Unsold Eco Houses (Take A Look) Eco Houses | Search Ads These visas are free of cost and can be obtained through the website ‘evisa.gov.tr‘. Electronic Airport Transit Visa in effect: Everything you need to know In case your travel warrants an e-ATV, make sure to carry a hard copy of the document which will be verified basis international aviation regulations at the departure airports. The Turkish authorities present at the visa checkpoints in the airport’s transit passenger arrival area will also carry out related inspections. Istanbul Airport’s latest development pertaining to e-ATVs solidifies Turkey’s position as a crucial transit as well as a tourist destination within the global migration ecosystem. The new rule will also help regulate irregular migrants from regions such as Latin America and the Middle East, who utilise Turkey’s air routes to reach North America. Now that you’ve obtained the e-Transit Visa, here’s how to make the most of Istanbul Airport Istanbul houses two major international airports, namely Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Istanbul Airport. The latter is the larger airport promising a string of experiences that keep you engaged and enamoured over a layover, no matter how short or long the duration. For starters, grab a frothy mug of coffee and simit (Turkish sesame-covered bagels) from one of the many coffee shops present at the airport. Allow the shopaholic within you to go all out at Istanbul Airport’s Duty-Free spread across 53,000 sq ft and a host of enticing brands to splurge on. After retail therapy, savour the Turkish and World Cuisine flavours at the plush Turkish Airlines Lounge. If you’re in for a longer layover, make sure to check out the Yotel: a futuristic check-in option for both domestic and transit passengers, offering smart beds, smart TVs, monsoon rain showers, ambient lighting, and much more. Those with a penchant for literature must also check out the IGA İstanbul Airport Art Gallery and Airport Library.