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Turkey visa for Filipino citizens

Passport Philippines
Destination Turkey

Philippines passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Turkey.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement
Visa required
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

How to apply

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

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

What Philippines passport holders need to do

  1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
  2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
  3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
  4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Philippines is one of 81 passports in the “visa required” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Philippines passport holders

Turkey is one of 90 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #63 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 24 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 14 days
Cambodia Visa-free –
Hong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Indonesia Visa-free 30 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Laos Visa-free 30 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Mongolia Visa-free 21 days
Myanmar Visa-free 14 days
Palestine Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Philippines passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Philippines passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Turkey.

Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkey?

No. Philippines passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Turkey passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

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.