Overview

• Visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan have plummeted by 42%, with metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai seeing a 53% drop in interest.
• Within 36 hours of Turkey and Azerbaijan expressing support for Pakistan, mid-process visa application exits surged by 60%.
• Group travel plans, including family trips, were hit hardest, with a 49% drop in visa requests, while solo and couple applications declined by 27%.
• Women travelers were 2.3 times more likely to switch to alternative destinations, with Vietnam, Indonesia, and Egypt seeing visa application increases of up to 31%.
• Travelers aged 25–34 led the shift, accounting for over 70% of mid-process visa drop-offs, as Indian sentiment rapidly turned against Turkey and Azerbaijan.