Turkey Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
97 of 207 passports can enter Turkey without arranging a visa in advance: 97 visa-free. 21 can apply for an e-visa online. 89 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 97
- E-visa 21
- Visa 89
No visa in advance
97 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
97
E-visa online
21
Visa required
89
How to enter Turkey
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian, Singaporean and UAE citizens visit Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days in 180. Mexican and South African citizens can get a one-month e-visa, and Indian and Philippine citizens only if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit.
Eligible visa-required nationals (e.g. Mexico, South Africa; India and Philippines with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit)
- Fee
- varies by nationality
- Stay
- 30 days (one month)
- Valid for
- single entry for these nationalities
- Processing
- online, usually immediate
Passport validity
At least 150 days from arrival
Official entry rules
mfa.gov.tr
Recent and upcoming changes
Checked against 4 sources on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Turkey can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Turkey visa-free
97 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Argentina90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahrain90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
China90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guatemala90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait90 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta90 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Oman90 days
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Russia60 days
San Marino90 days
Saudi Arabia90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Thailand30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan90 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 daysPassports that need an e-visa for Turkey
21 passports. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Armenia30 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 daysBritish National (Overseas)90 days
Cyprus30 days
Dominican Republic90 days
Fiji30 days
Grenada90 days
Haiti90 days
Jamaica90 days
Maldives90 days
Mauritius30 days
Mexico30 days
Namibia30 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
South Africa30 days
Suriname30 days
Taiwan90 days
Timor-Leste30 daysPassports that need a visa for Turkey
89 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Anguilla
Bangladesh
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
DR Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
India
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Kiribati
Laos
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Micronesia
Montserrat
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Togo
Tonga
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabweTurkey visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
No. US passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
No. UK passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
No. Canada passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
No. Australia passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Turkey, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
How long can you stay in Turkey without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
Does Turkey have an ETA or e-visa?
Türkiye e-Visa (varies by nationality): Eligible visa-required nationals (e.g. Mexico, South Africa; India and Philippines with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit). Apply only on the official government site.
How many passports need a visa for Turkey?
89 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 21 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Turkey's official site before you book and again before you fly.