Türkiye · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Türkiye?

Entry rules for Türkiye by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 96 countries and territories can visit Türkiye without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 3 get a visa on arrival. 17 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 82 nationalities, needs a visa; some have another route with a residence permit or another visa, shown below.

Türkiye visa fee: The e-Visa fee depends on the nationality and type of travel document; the portal shows it only after you choose your country in the application. Official fee. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 1 Nov 2026.

Türkiye visa processing time: The MFA says an e-Visa can be obtained online in about three minutes. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 1 Nov 2026.

Visa-free: 96
On arrival: 3
eVisa or ETA: 17
Visa required: 82

About 4.1 bn people (51% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Türkiye: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TürkiyeReport a change

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Türkiye entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	90 days within 6 months	3	Paraguay, Estonia, Montenegro	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free, with conditions	90 days within 6 months	6	Jordan, Serbia, Lebanon, Qatar	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	90 days in any 180	24	United States, China, Spain, Canada	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free, tourism	90 days in any 180	2	United Kingdom, Romania	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free, with conditions	90 days in any 180	1	Australia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	90 days	39	Brazil, Japan, Iran, Germany	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	90 days within 180 days	10	Peru, Sweden, Hungary, Finland	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free, tourism	90 days within 180 days	2	Slovakia, Slovenia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	90 days in each six months	1	Venezuela	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	60 days	1	Russia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	30 days per trip, 90 days in a year	1	Belarus	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	30 days	4	Thailand, Costa Rica, Macao, Brunei	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free, tourism	30 days	1	Mongolia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa-free	30 days per entry, 90 days in any 180	1	Indonesia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa on arrival	3-month multiple-entry visa	3	Dominican Republic, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
eVisa	Not stated	20	Mexico, Vietnam, South Africa, Dominican Republic	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Visa required	As granted	82	India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye

Visa-free for 90 days within 6 months: Paraguay, Estonia and Montenegro

3 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days within 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026from visa for their travels up to 90 days within 6 months starting from the first entry date

Visa-free for 90 days within 6 months with conditions: Jordan, Serbia, Lebanon and 3 more

6 nationalities

Tourism and transit only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa for their travels with touristic purposes and transit from Türkiye, up to 90 days within six months

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa for their travels with touristic purposes and transit to/from Türkiye up to 90 days within six months

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: the US, China, Spain and 21 more

24 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days within any 180 day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Identity card and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holder People’s Republic of China nationals are exempt from visa up to 90 days in any 180 day period as of 2 January 2026.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Seychelles nationals holding diplomatic, official or ordinary passports are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180 day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180 day period

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180 for tourism: the UK and Romania

2 nationalities

Tourism only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Official and ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels with touristic purposes up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders who travel for touristic purposes are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180 day period.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180 with conditions: Australia

1 nationality

Tourism and transit only.

Australia

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for touristic visits and transit travel for a period of 90 days within any 180-day period.

Visa-free for 90 days: Brazil, Japan, Iran and 36 more

39 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026from visa for their travels up to 90 days

Visa-free for 90 days within 180 days: Peru, Sweden, Hungary and 7 more

10 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Official and ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days within last 180 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days within 180 days

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date

Visa-free for 90 days within 180 days for tourism: Slovakia and Slovenia

2 nationalities

Tourism only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026from visa for their travels to Türkiye with touristic purposes up to 90 days within 180 days

Visa-free for 90 days in each six months: Venezuela

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in each six months.

Venezuela

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days in each six-month period.

Visa-free for 60 days: Russia

1 nationality

Tourism and business only.

Russia

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for their touristic and business travels up to 60 days.

Visa-free for 30 days per trip, 90 days in a year: Belarus

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days per trip, 90 days in a year.

Belarus

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026exempted from visa for their travels up to 30 days. Total period of stay should be no longer than 90 days within 1 year.

Visa-free for 30 days: Thailand, Costa Rica, Macao and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Diplomatic, Official and Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa to enter into and transit through and stay in Türkiye for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels up to 30 days.

Visa-free for 30 days for tourism: Mongolia

1 nationality

Tourism only.

Mongolia

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa up to 30 days for their touristic visits to Türkiye.

Visa-free for 30 days per entry, 90 days in any 180: Indonesia

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days per entry, 90 days in any 180.

Indonesia

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa up to 30 days for each entry provided that they do not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.

Visa on arrival for 3-month multiple-entry visa: the Dominican Republic, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda

3 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 3-month multiple-entry visa.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026they can obtain their three month-multiple entry visas upon their arrival to Türkiye at the ports of entry

eVisa: Mexico, Vietnam, South Africa and 17 more

20 nationalities

Timor-Leste (30 days, single entry).

Vietnam (30 days, single entry).

Suriname (30 days, single entry).

Mexico (30 days, single entry).

Fiji (one month, single entry).

South Africa (one month, single entry).

Mauritius (one month, multiple entry).

Taiwan (one month, single entry): "provided that they meet certain conditions" (conditions not stated).

Dominican Republic and Antigua and Barbuda (3-month multiple-entry e-Visa).

Bahamas (3-month multiple-entry e-Visa).

Jamaica, Maldives, Barbados, Saint Lucia and Grenada (3-month multiple-entry e-Visa).

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3-month multiple-entry e-Visa).

Armenia and Namibia.

Cyprus: no visas at Turkish border gates for Greek Cypriot passports since 2 Jan 2026.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026East Timor citizens may get their 30 days single entry e-Visas via the web site www.evisa.gov.tr.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Holders of ordinary passports can obtain single-entry electronic visas valid for stays of up to 30 days from the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holder Surinamese citizens may obtain 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026obtain their 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026These passport holders may obtain their one-month single-entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026one month period single entry visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026They can obtain one month multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders can obtain three month-multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026They can obtain three month multiple e-Visas via the website

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026They can obtain three month multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026can obtain three month-multiple entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders can obtain e-Visa

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Both official and ordinary passport holders may obtain their visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr or from missions of the Republic of Türkiye.

Visa required: India, Pakistan, Nigeria and 79 more

82 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Türkiye, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026

Or, for 1 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month single entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Or, for 1 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month period single entry e-Visas

Or, for 1 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Or, for 4 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month

Or, for 1 of them: aged under 15 or over 50; tourism only. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026under the age of 15 and above the age of 50 are exempted from visa up to 90 days within any 180 day period for their touristic visits

Or, for 1 of them: aged 15-18 or 35-50, with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026between the ages of 15-18 and 35-50 with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month period single entry e-Visas

Or, for 1 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: 30 days, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Holders of such passports may obtain their 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they have a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit.

Or, for 3 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: 30 days, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026citizens with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled, may obtain 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr

Or, for 1 of them: aged under 15 or over 45; e-Visa.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Egyptian nationals who are under 15 years of age or above 45 years of age may obtain e-Visa without additional contidion.

Or, for 1 of them: aged 15-45, with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, flying Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo; e-Visa. Stay: 30 days, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026may obtain their 30-day single-entry e-Visas via www.evisa.gov.tr provided that they have a valid Schengen or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit

Or, for 1 of them: aged under 15 or over 50. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Ordinary passport holder Iraqi nationals under the age of 15 and over the age of 50 are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Or, for 1 of them: aged 15-50, with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026who hold a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month

Or, for 1 of them: aged under 16 or over 45; tourism only. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026under the age of 16 and above the age of 45 are exempted from visa up to 90 days within any 180 day period for their touristic visits

Or, for 1 of them: aged 16-45, with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Or, for 1 of them: with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026Sri Lankan nationals with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 90 days in any 180.

UAE residents, any passport: UAE residence not accepted. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino nationals can get an e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Source: Türkiye e-Visa portal, checked 1 Nov 2026. See Türkiye in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.tr. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Türkiye, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Türkiye e-Visa: who needs one and how to apply.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Türkiye?

It depends on your passport: 96 nationalities are visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival, 17 can use an eVisa or ETA and 82 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Türkiye (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026). Or with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; e-Visa. Stay: one month, single entry.

Do US citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Türkiye visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 17 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA, and some others through a residence permit or another visa. Apply only at evisa.gov.tr.

Sources and changes

MFA of Türkiye: visa information for foreigners (by country)mfa.gov.tr · checked 31 Oct 2026
Türkiye e-Visa (official)evisa.gov.tr · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. No change since.

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