Türkiye vs Schengen Area: tourist visa
Türkiye or Schengen Area for a tourist visa? $68 vs $120 all-in, 1 to 3 days vs 15 days decision, funds to show, process and which fits your plan.
Verdict
- Türkiye is cheaper (₹6,555 vs ₹11,568 all-in)
- Türkiye decides faster (1 to 3 days)
- Türkiye asks for less money in the bank (₹1.16 lakh vs ₹1.93 lakh)
Türkiye vs Schengen Area: tourist visa side by side
| Türkiye | Schengen Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa format | E-visa | Sticker |
| Process | e-visa | sticker visa |
| Biometrics | No | Required |
| Interview | No | No |
| Government fee | ₹4,145 | ₹9,736 |
| vistolane filing fee | ₹2,410 | ₹1,832 |
| All-in per traveller | ₹6,555 | ₹11,568 |
| Decision window | 1 to 3 days | 15 days |
| Validity | 180 days | 90 days |
| Stay | Up to 30 days | 90 days in any 180 |
| Entries | Multiple | Single / multiple |
| Funds to show (tourist visa) | ₹1.16 lakh | ₹1.93 lakh |
| tourist visa route | Tourist e-Visa | Short-stay Type C |
Which is cheaper?
Türkiye costs ₹6,555 all-in (₹4,145 government fee plus ₹2,410 filing) and Schengen Area costs ₹11,568 (₹9,736 plus ₹1,832). Türkiye is cheaper by ₹5,013 per traveller. Neither figure includes optional attention plans or airport transfers.
Which is faster?
Türkiye: 1 to 3 days (1 to 3 days). Schengen Area: 15 days (15 calendar days (extendable to 45)). vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date for both before you pay.
Which needs less money in the bank?
Türkiye asks for about ₹1.16 lakh and Schengen Area about ₹1.93 lakh for a tourist visa. Türkiye is the lower bar. In both, statements must be seasoned for three months and match the plan you describe.
How the processes differ
Türkiye: e-visa. Schengen Area: sticker visa with biometrics. An e-visa needs no appointment; a sticker visa holds your passport for the decision window; an embassy visa adds an interview and a decision at the window.
Which should you pick for a tourist visa?
For a short trip, weigh speed and entries: Türkiye decides in 1 to 3 days, and Türkiye gives multiple entries. If you are choosing purely on cost, Türkiye wins.