Turkey visa and entry requirementse-Visa (tourism or commerce)
- Fee
- Not published
- Processing
- —
Turkey visa and entry requirements
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists, nationality by nationality, who is exempt from a visa and who can obtain an e-Visa online at www.evisa.gov.tr; it says US ordinary passport holders are exempt for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and that ordinary passport holders of some visa-required nationalities with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa, in some cases provided that they meet certain conditions.
Every fact on this page verified on or after: Aug 25, 2026· How this site works
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How long you can stay
90 days in any rolling 180-day period
Türkiye counts the allowance across a rolling 180-day window: the MFA states the exemption as “90 days in any 180-day period” for nationality after nationality. Leaving and coming back does not start a fresh 90 days — days spent in the previous 180 still count against you. The MFA does not say whether the day you arrive and the day you leave are themselves counted, so we count both.
- Leaving and re-entering does not start a fresh allowance.
- The source states the window but not how its ends are counted. We count both the day you arrive and the day you leave, which is the reading that cannot leave you short.
This limit is the one set for travellers who need permission to enter. It does not cap a stay you make under freedom of movement.
Work out your own dates in the stay calculator · Compare every country
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)Visas & entry authorisations
Single-entry e-Visa for holders of a Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit
- Fee
- Not published
- Processing
- —
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entries
- single
Tourist/businessperson visa
- Fee
- Not published
- Processing
- —
Entry requirements
Passport validity
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, under article 7.1b of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection, foreigners should carry a passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the "duration of stay" of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption or residence permit. It also advises having a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International ProtectionCompare every country: How long your passport must be valid, country by country
Vaccinations
Not officially statedNo official source we read lists a vaccination certificate required for entry.
Travel insurance
RequiredTürkiye's foreign ministry says all visa applicants are required to have medical insurance valid during their stay. No official source we could read states an insurance rule for visa-exempt visitors.
Onward or return ticket
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states an onward- or return-ticket requirement for visitors to Türkiye.
Compiled Aug 25, 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · could not re-read on Oct 7, 2026 · archived copy Aug 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Proof of funds
RequiredTürkiye's foreign ministry says a tourist visa applicant is required to have sufficient and/or regular remunerations. No official source we could read states an amount, or a funds rule for visa-exempt visitors.
Verified Oct 2, 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Staying past your permitted stay
The Presidency of Migration Management says a foreigner who overstays a visa or visa exemption owes administrative fines under Fees Law No. 492; the pages we read do not state the amount. A foreigner who overstayed less than 3 months, comes to the border to leave before being detected and pays the fines receives no entry ban. One who overstayed 3 months or more and does the same is barred for 1 month (3 to 6 months' overstay), 3 months (6 months to 1 year), 1 year (1 to 2 years), 2 years (2 to 3 years) or 5 years (more than 3 years). In the other cases the page lists, including deportation, the ban is 3 months (overstay up to 3 months), 6 months (3 to 6 months), 1 year (6 months to 1 year), 2 years (1 to 2 years) or 5 years (more than 2 years). Unpaid fines block entry even after a ban has ended. A deportation decision is taken against anyone who exceeds a visa or visa exemption by more than ten days; a foreigner who overstayed less than 10 days may leave without one if they pay the fine.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: goc.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, articles 9Compare every country: What staying past your permitted stay costs, country by country
Other compulsory government charges
- Accommodation tax (konaklama vergisi) — 1% of the price of accommodation services, from 1 May to 31 December 2026 (2% under the law outside that period). Paid at the accommodation.
The Revenue Administration says that under Presidential Decision 11263, the accommodation tax applies at 1% instead of 2% to accommodation services provided from 1 May to 31 December 2026. The tax is shown separately on the invoice issued by the accommodation.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: gib.gov.tr (opens in a new tab) · Gider Vergileri Kanunu No. 6802, Article 34(5)Compare every country: Compulsory government charges beyond the visa, country by country
Customs & currency
Türkiye's Ministry of Trade says travellers taking more than TRY 25,000, or more than EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency, out of the country must declare it to a customs officer; smaller amounts need not be declared, and failing to declare brings an administrative fine. The UK government's travel advice says there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency or Turkish lira you can take into Turkey.
- The UK FCDO says buying or exporting antiquities is illegal and can bring a fine and a prison sentence of 5 to 12 years. Some historical items found at local markets and in antique shops can be sold within Türkiye but are illegal to export, so confirm an item's status before you buy.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: ticaret.gov.tr (opens in a new tab)
Country in a nutshell
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY, ₺)
- Safety — Exercise caution
- The UK advises against all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria. It also advises avoiding all demonstrations, says street robbery and pickpocketing are common in the major tourist areas of Istanbul, advises finding a registered, metered taxi (app-based and pre-booked taxis are also widely available), and warns to be wary of strangers who approach you to change money or to take you to a restaurant or nightclub.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Power plugs
- C, F · 220V 50Hz
- Emergency numbers
- General emergencies: 112
- Languages
- Turkish
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Driving side
- right
- International Driving Permit
Türkiye is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government's travel advice says you need a 1968 International Driving Permit or a UK driving licence notarised in Turkish to drive in Turkey, and that the 1949 IDP is not accepted any more.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: treaties.un.org (opens in a new tab) · Convention on Road Traffic · archived copy Aug 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) Compare every country- Tap water
- not for drinking. Use bottled
Tips & warnings
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs names www.evisa.gov.tr as the website for obtaining e-Visas.
The UK FCDO says buying or exporting antiquities is illegal and can bring a fine and a prison sentence of 5 to 12 years, and that some historical items sold within Türkiye are illegal to export. Confirm an item's status before you buy it.
Canada's travel advice warns that credit card, debit card and ATM fraud occurs, and advises using ATMs inside establishments such as banks and shopping centres instead of those on the street.
The UK FCDO says it is illegal to insult the Turkish nation or the national flag, and a criminal offence to insult the President or Atatürk; these laws can apply to comments or images online no matter where you were or when you posted them. It also says not to take photographs of or near military or official installations, and that it is illegal not to carry photographic ID: always carry your passport or residence permit.
Visa requirements by nationality
| Passports | Visas & entry authorisations | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Albania | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Algeria | Embassy visa | — |
| Andorra | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Angola | Embassy visa | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | eVisa | — |
| Argentina | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Armenia | eVisa | — |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Bahamas | eVisa | — |
| Bahrain | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Bangladesh | eVisa | — |
| Barbados | eVisa | — |
| Belarus | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Belize | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Benin | Embassy visa | — |
| Bhutan | Embassy visa | — |
| Bolivia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Botswana | Embassy visa | — |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Brunei | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | Embassy visa | — |
| Burundi | Embassy visa | — |
| Cabo Verde | Embassy visa | — |
| Cambodia | Embassy visa | — |
| Cameroon | Embassy visa | — |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Central African Republic | Embassy visa | — |
| Chad | Embassy visa | — |
| Chile | Visa-free | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Colombia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Comoros | Embassy visa | — |
| Costa Rica | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Embassy visa | — |
| Croatia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Cuba | Embassy visa | — |
| Cyprus | eVisa | — |
| Czechia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Embassy visa | — |
| Denmark | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Djibouti | Embassy visa | — |
| Dominica | Embassy visa | — |
| Dominican Republic | eVisa | — |
| Ecuador | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Egypt | eVisa | 30 days |
| El Salvador | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Eritrea | Embassy visa | — |
| Estonia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Eswatini | Embassy visa | — |
| Ethiopia | Embassy visa | — |
| Fiji | eVisa | — |
| Finland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Gabon | Embassy visa | — |
| Gambia | Embassy visa | — |
| Georgia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Ghana | Embassy visa | — |
| Greece | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Grenada | eVisa | — |
| Guatemala | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | Embassy visa | — |
| Guyana | Embassy visa | — |
| Haiti | Embassy visa | — |
| Honduras | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Hungary | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Iceland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| India | eVisa | — |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Iran | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Iraq | eVisa | — |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Jamaica | eVisa | — |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Jordan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Kenya | Embassy visa | — |
| Kiribati | Embassy visa | — |
| Kosovo | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Kuwait | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Laos | Embassy visa | — |
| Latvia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Lebanon | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Lesotho | Embassy visa | — |
| Liberia | Embassy visa | — |
| Libya | Embassy visa | — |
| Liechtenstein | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Lithuania | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Madagascar | Embassy visa | — |
| Malawi | Embassy visa | — |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Maldives | eVisa | — |
| Mali | Embassy visa | — |
| Malta | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Marshall Islands | Embassy visa | — |
| Mauritania | Embassy visa | — |
| Mauritius | eVisa | — |
| Mexico | eVisa | — |
| Micronesia | Embassy visa | — |
| Moldova | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Monaco | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Montenegro | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Morocco | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Mozambique | Embassy visa | — |
| Myanmar | Embassy visa | — |
| Namibia | eVisa | — |
| Nauru | Embassy visa | — |
| Nepal | eVisa | — |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Niger | Embassy visa | — |
| Nigeria | Embassy visa | — |
| North Korea | Embassy visa | — |
| North Macedonia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Norway | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Oman | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Pakistan | eVisa | 30 days |
| Palau | Embassy visa | — |
| Palestine | Embassy visa | — |
| Panama | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Paraguay | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Peru | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Philippines | eVisa | 30 days |
| Poland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Portugal | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Qatar | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Republic of the Congo | Embassy visa | — |
| Romania | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Russia | Visa-free | 60 days |
| Rwanda | Embassy visa | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Embassy visa | — |
| Saint Lucia | eVisa | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | eVisa | — |
| Samoa | Embassy visa | — |
| San Marino | Visa-free | 90 days |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Embassy visa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Senegal | Embassy visa | — |
| Serbia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Seychelles | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Sierra Leone | Embassy visa | — |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Slovakia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Slovenia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Solomon Islands | Embassy visa | — |
| Somalia | Embassy visa | — |
| South Africa | eVisa | — |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| South Sudan | Embassy visa | — |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Sri Lanka | eVisa | — |
| Sudan | Embassy visa | — |
| Suriname | eVisa | 30 days |
| Sweden | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Syria | Embassy visa | — |
| Taiwan | eVisa | — |
| Tajikistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Tanzania | Embassy visa | — |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Timor-Leste | eVisa | 30 days |
| Togo | Embassy visa | — |
| Tonga | Embassy visa | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Tunisia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Turkey | Free movement | — |
| Turkmenistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Tuvalu | Embassy visa | — |
| Uganda | Embassy visa | — |
| Ukraine | Visa-free | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days |
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Uruguay | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | Embassy visa | — |
| Vatican City | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Venezuela | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | eVisa | 30 days |
| Yemen | Embassy visa | — |
| Zambia | Embassy visa | — |
| Zimbabwe | Embassy visa | — |
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabweStay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
Neighboring countries
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says US ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; official passport holders are required to have a visa.
How much does the Turkish eVisa cost?
No official source we could read states the current e-Visa fee; the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says fees for e-Visas obtained via www.evisa.gov.tr are lower than for visas obtained on arrival at Turkish airports, and refers to its website for fee information. It describes the e-Visa nationality by nationality: for some it is a one-month single-entry e-Visa, for others a three-month multiple-entry e-Visa.
How long can EU citizens stay in Turkey without a visa?
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists each EU country separately; for the Republic of Cyprus, which it lists as the "Greek Cypriot Administration", it says "Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye". It also says the length of stay provided by a visa or visa exemption cannot exceed 90 days within each 180 days, and that foreigners who wish to stay longer than 90 days should apply for a short-term residence permit at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Turkey?
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says foreigners should carry a passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption or residence permit, and advises having a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
What is Turkey's conditional eVisa?
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says ordinary passport holders of certain visa-required nationalities, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and Egyptian nationals aged 15 to 45, can get a single-entry e-Visa at www.evisa.gov.tr if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, for some nationalities provided that they meet certain conditions; for Egyptians aged 15 to 45 the conditions include travelling with Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo.
Sources & verification
Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
- Australian Government Smartraveller — Turkey travel advice (Health: "Drink only boiled or bottled water") (opens in a new tab)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia — visa-free travel regimes (Türkiye row: 2010 agreement, not more than 90 days in 180; 60 days per visit from 16 May 2013 by Turkish decision 2013/4665) (opens in a new tab)
- Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories for Türkiye (opens in a new tab)
- IEC World Plugs (International Electrotechnical Commission) — plug types, voltage and frequency by location (opens in a new tab)
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi — Law No. 6802 on Expenditure Taxes (opens in a new tab)
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (Türkiye) — Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye, article 3 (opens in a new tab)
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (Türkiye) — Highway Traffic Law No. 2918, article 46 (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye — visa information for foreigners (opens in a new tab)
- Presidency of Migration Management — Entry bans for foreigners who violate their legal right of stay (opens in a new tab)
- Presidency of Migration Management — Visa: frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
- Revenue Administration of Türkiye (GİB) — Accommodation tax guide 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Revenue Administration of Türkiye (GİB) — Announcement on Presidential Decision 11263 (opens in a new tab)
- Turkish MFA — General Information About Turkish Visas ("Visitors who are not exempt from entry visa must obtain their visas or schedule an appointment with the Turkish Consular offices via Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa") (opens in a new tab)
- Turkish MFA — Passport validity requirements while entering Türkiye (Law on Foreigners and International Protection) (opens in a new tab)
- Turkish Ministry of Trade — Customs Enforcement FAQ (cash) (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Turkey travel advice (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Turkey travel advice: entry requirements (no limit on currency taken into Turkey) (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Turkey travel advice: getting help (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Turkey travel advice: safety and security (demonstrations, crime, taxis, antiquities, insult laws, photography, photo ID, driving permits) (opens in a new tab)
- UN Treaty Collection — Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949), status of parties (opens in a new tab)
- UN Treaty Collection — Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 1968), status of parties (opens in a new tab)
- United Nations — Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2) (opens in a new tab)
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