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Turkey Germany passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- 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 Germany passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Germany is one of 96 passports in the “visa-free” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for Germany passport holders
Turkey is one of 126 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Germany passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Brunei | Visa-free | 90 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 | 90 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | – |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Germany passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Germany passport holders stay in Turkey?
Up to 90 days without a visa.
Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Germany?
Turkey passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Germany.
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.