Irish passport · Türkiye · checked 2026-10-11

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

The short answerNo. Irish citizens don’t need a visa for Türkiye for stays of 90 days in any 180. 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 Irish citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days in any 180
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

Worth knowing

The details for an Irish passport.

Ordinary passports. 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 Irish citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

No. Irish citizens don’t need a visa for Türkiye for stays of 90 days in any 180.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Türkiye?

90 days in any 180. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Irish 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.