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Thai passport · Türkiye · checked 2026-10-11

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

The short answerNo. Thai citizens don’t need a visa for Türkiye for stays of 30 days. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to mfa.gov.tr. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

Türkiye entry rules for Thai citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay30 days
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Thai passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Türkiye entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Thai passport.

Ordinary passports (official passports: 90 days). Passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay (150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay).

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

Turkish law (Law 6458, since 1 Jan 2015): passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the visa, e-Visa or visa-exempt stay, i.e. at least 150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay. The MFA advises 6 months from arrival. US State Dept quotes 6 months; airlines may apply stricter rules. Holders of diplomatic/official passports and of national ID cards admitted under the European Agreement are exempt from the 60-day rule.

What changed

Recent changes in Türkiye.

  • 2026-01-02 — China: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa).
  • 2026-04-17 — Australia: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa). Unilateral; not reciprocated.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

No. Thai citizens don’t need a visa for Türkiye for stays of 30 days.

How long can Thai citizens stay in Türkiye?

30 days. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Thai citizens apply?

On the official site, mfa.gov.tr. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Türkiye visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.