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Turkey visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 109 can travel to Turkey without arranging a visa in advance. 8 can apply online for an e-Visa and 81 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Turkey: passports by requirement

How to enter Turkey: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ The Turkish foreign ministry and its consulates warn that many commercial sites copy the look of evisa.gov.tr, add service charges or issue fake e-Visas, and are not linked to the government. Use only the official links below.

Official route

Türkiye e-Visa (Electronic Visa Application System)

Fee
Varies by nationality; the portal shows the amount after you select your nationality, and payment is accepted in US dollars only
Valid for
Validity period is separate from permitted stay; entry is allowed any time within the validity period (exact period shown on the e-Visa)
Stay
Depends on nationality (for example, Mexican ordinary passport holders get a 30-day single-entry e-Visa)
Processing
Issued online after payment
Apply
Before departure; only for tourism or business trips
Official site →
Official route

Sticker visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate (needed for work/study, or for nationals not eligible for the e-Visa)

Fee
Varies by nationality and mission
Processing
Set by the issuing mission
Official site →

At the border

  • Many nationalities (including US, Canada, UK, Australia and EU ordinary passports) can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; check your own country's entry on the MFA list.
  • Your passport must remain valid for at least 60 days beyond the end of your permitted stay; the ministry advises six months from arrival.
  • The e-Visa covers tourism and commerce only; work and study visas come from Turkish missions abroad.
  • No residence permit is needed for stays of up to 90 days on a valid visa or exemption.
  • Some nationals (for example Indian ordinary passport holders) qualify for a one-month e-Visa only if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit.

Recent changes

  • January 2026: ordinary passport holders of the People's Republic of China became visa-exempt for up to 90 days in 180 days (effective 2 January 2026).
  • January 2026: the MFA notes that border-gate visa issuance for Greek Cypriot Administration passport holders ended on 2 January 2026.

Official source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa information for foreigners · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee: exact amount per nationality (portal is a script-driven app; amount only shown during application), evisa.validity: exact validity period in days (commonly cited as 180 days, not confirmed on the portal text), evisa.stay: full list of 30-day vs 90-day stay allowances by nationality, evisa.processing: stated processing time, consularVisa.fee

Do I need a visa for Turkey?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free –
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa-free 90 d
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 28/49
Africa 4/54
North America 19/23
South America 10/12
Oceania 2/14

Working remotely from Turkey? The Turkey digital nomad visa requires USD 3,000 per month (or USD 36,000 per year).

Passports that can enter Turkey visa-free

96 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Turkey

13 passports

Passports eligible for Turkey e-Visa

8 passports

Passports that need a visa for Turkey

81 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

It depends on your passport. 96 passports can enter Turkey visa-free, 13 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 8 can apply for an e-Visa online and 81 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Turkey without a visa?

96 passports can enter Turkey visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium and others.

Does Turkey offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 8 passports can apply for a visa to Turkey online.

Holding a Turkey passport? See where the Turkey passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Turkey before you book.