US passport · Türkiye
Do US citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Türkiye visa-free (90 days in any 180).
Türkiye visa-free stay for US citizens: 90 days in any 180. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked .
Türkiye visa fee for US citizens: 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 US citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye lists the US 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
The visa exemption covers ordinary US passports only; US official passport holders need a visa.
United States of America: 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 at least 150 days on entry for a 90-day visit.
In accordance with the article 7.1b of “the Law on Foreigners and International Protection” no.6458, 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 · checkedStays cannot exceed 90 days in any 180 days, and holding two passports does not double the allowance.
The length of stay provided by visa or visa exemption cannot exceed 90 days within each 180 days. The regulation of 90 days of stay within the last 180 days is binding for all foreigners that will travel to Türkiye. ... It is not possible for foreigners holding two passports to stay in Türkiye for 90 days each with their two different passports within the last 180 days.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedTo stay longer than 90 days, apply for a short-term residence permit at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration.
The foreigners who wish to stay longer than 90 days in Türkiye, should apply for “Short Term Residence Permit” at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration in order to extend their residence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · checkedVisa-free entry is for tourism or business; work or study needs a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate.
Visa applications for travels except for touristic or trade purposes (work or study etc.) will need to obtain visa through Turkish Representations in the abroad.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye · 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 US citizens 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 US citizens?
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 US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye: entry rule and entry conditions
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye: entry conditions