Türkiye entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Türkiye depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
31 of 32 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | e-Visa before you fly | 30 days | e-VisaApply: Apply online before travel | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa-free | up to 60 days per stay | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
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| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| India | Visa needed before you fly | Sticker visa: as issued | Visa (via visa.gov.tr) or conditional e-VisaApply: Apply well ahead for a sticker visa | Official page | Verified |
| China (mainland) | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | e-Visa before you fly | 30 days per visit | e-VisaOfficial fee: Free (fee waived for ROC passport holders per Taiwan BOCA)Apply: Apply online before travel | Official page | Likely |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | e-Visa before you fly | 30 days | e-VisaApply: Apply online before travel | Official page | Verified |
| Philippines | Visa needed before you fly | Conditional e-Visa: 30 days | Visa (via visa.gov.tr) or conditional e-VisaApply: Apply well ahead for a sticker visa | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | 30 days per entry | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | As issued | Visa (via visa.gov.tr)Apply: Apply well ahead | Official page | Verified |
| South Africa | e-Visa before you fly | 30 days | e-VisaApply: Apply online before travel | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
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. Safe standard: 6 months left on the day you arrive.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
No Türkiye-wide pre-travel authorization. Only nationalities on the e-Visa list need evisa.gov.tr; the e-Visa is valid only for tourism or commerce. Use only www.evisa.gov.tr: Turkish missions warn copycat sites charge more than double.
Onward ticket
Not a stated requirement for visa-exempt visitors. Conditional e-Visa applicants should carry a return ticket and documents matching the trip's purpose.
Proof of funds
Not stated for visa-exempt visitors. Older Turkish embassy guidance for conditional e-Visa holders cites at least USD 50 per day of stay (2016 notice; may be outdated).
Travel insurance
Not required for visa-exempt or e-Visa tourist visits (not listed by FCDO, State Dept or Canada).
Vaccinations
No vaccinations required for most travellers. Canada: no yellow fever risk and no proof required; US State Dept says yellow fever proof may be asked of travellers arriving from endemic countries.
Cash to declare at customs
Turkish Customs: travellers aged 18+ leaving Türkiye with more than TRY 25,000 or EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) in cash must declare it on a Cash Declaration Form (free). Undeclared amounts: 10% administrative fine and all cash held. FCDO: no limit on foreign currency or lira brought in.
Taxes, levies and fees
No entry or departure fee for foreign visitors identified. e-Visa fees vary by nationality (see evisa.gov.tr). Hotel bills include an accommodation tax (rate not verified).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Some common medicines are illegal or controlled even in transit: opioid painkillers, benzodiazepines, ADHD stimulants, and cold medicines with pseudoephedrine or codeine. Carry a prescription and doctor's letter and seek prior approval for these. Turkish Customs allows a reasonable personal quantity with a report or prescription. Exporting antiquities is restricted. Betel nut is prohibited.
Travelling with children
Carry each child's birth certificate or proof of relationship; a notarised consent letter from an absent parent is recommended (US State Dept). FCDO: a dual British-Turkish child aged 18 or under leaving Türkiye may need the Turkish parent's permission. A custody case in Turkish courts can lead to an exit ban.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Türkiye. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign employees of Turkish employers (employer applies for the work permit with the Ministry of Labour)
Stay: Per permit
Work visa from a Turkish mission plus work permit; working on a tourist entry is not allowed
Study
Students admitted to Turkish institutions
Stay: Course length (residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management)
Visa from a Turkish mission, then residence permit application
Digital nomad
Remote employees or freelancers working for companies outside Türkiye (eligible nationalities limited; list not shown on the page)
Stay: Short-term residence
University degree; income USD 3,000/month or USD 36,000/year; contract with a non-Turkish company; passport valid 6 months; apply on GoTürkiye
Long stay
Visitors staying beyond 90 days (tourism and other purposes)
Stay: Per permit
Apply via e-ikamet before the visa-free period ends (State Dept: stays over 90 days need a residence permit)
Family
Foreign spouses/children of Turkish citizens or residents
Stay: Per permit
Apply to the Presidency of Migration Management
Investor
Foreign investors (real estate, capital, deposits)
Stay: Permanent (citizenship) or residence
Thresholds set by regulation; not verified here
Business
Business meetings and commercial talks; work is not allowed
Stay: As exempt stay or visa
Work, study or long stays need a mission-issued visa
Official fee: Varies by nationality
Transit
Airside transit needs no visa for most; Indian and Nepalese passports routing via IST to Mexico, Panama, Colombia or Venezuela need an e-ATV
Stay: Airside only
Printed e-ATV checked at departure and in IST transit
Official fee: Free
Tourist
Visa-exempt nationalities enter without a visa; e-Visa-eligible nationalities apply online; others apply to a Turkish mission after pre-application on visa.gov.tr
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180 (exemption length varies by nationality); e-Visa usually 30 days
Passport valid 60 days beyond the stay; e-Visa for tourism/commerce only
Official fee: Varies by nationality
What changed, and what is coming
- 2026-04-17 · In force Australia: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa). Unilateral; not reciprocated. Source
- 2026-01-02 · In force China: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa). Source
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.