Canadian passport · Türkiye
Do Canadians need a visa for Türkiye?
In brief
No. Canadian passport holders can visit Türkiye visa-free (90 days in any 180).
Türkiye visa-free stay for Canadians: 90 days in any 180. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked .
Türkiye visa fee for Canadians: none for visa-free entry.
Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 90 days in any 180 |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days in any 180 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.gov.tr |
Do Canadians need a visa for Türkiye?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days in any 180.
“Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.”
Conditions and exceptions
Canadians with ordinary passports can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Canada: Official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedYour passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay, so for a 90-day visa-free stay it needs 150 days of validity when you enter.
foreigners wishing to enter Türkiye should carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit. ... Example A: In order to enter Türkiye having a visa with 90 days “duration of stay”, foreigners should hold a travel document valid at least for an additional 60 days which totals to 150 days (90 days + 60 days) of validity at the time of entrance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checked
How to apply
To visit visa-free (90 days in any 180) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
Türkiye's official e-Visa site is www.evisa.gov.tr, where an e-Visa takes about three minutes to obtain online.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checked
How to apply from Canada
Visas for other purposes, such as work or study, are issued by Turkish embassies and consulates; the online e-Visa covers only tourism and commerce.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedBesides its embassy in Ottawa, Türkiye has consulates general in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver, as listed on the embassy's website.
Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ottawa · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Türkiye visa-free for Canadians now?
Yes: visa-free (90 days in any 180). Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.
How much does a Türkiye visa cost for Canadians?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Türkiye visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a Canadian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye: entry rule, entry conditions and how to apply
- Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ottawa: how to apply