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Turkey Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, so no application is needed before travelling.
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- Check on entry
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- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
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.
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
What Australia passport holders need to do
- Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
- Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
- Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.
Australia is one of 13 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for Australia passport holders
Turkey is one of 42 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #8 worldwide with a mobility score of 160. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 40 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 China | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | – |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, so no application is needed before travelling.
Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Australia?
Turkey passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Turkey visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Turkey before you book.