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Turkey visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Turkey? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

95Visa-free

9eVisa

13Visa on arrival

81Visa required

Turkey entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 95 can enter Turkey visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 13 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 9 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 81 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

108 of 198 passports can travel to Turkey without arranging anything before departure.

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Turkey entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Turkey
United States of America	Visa-free
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa on arrival
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa required
China	eVisa
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	eVisa
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa required

Turkey visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Turkey.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	1	1	49
Asia	25	3	3	19
Europe	45	0	0	0
North America	11	8	2	2
Oceania	1	1	2	10
South America	10	0	1	1

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 95

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Argentina90 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahrain90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guatemala90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait90 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Latvia30 days
Lebanon90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta90 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia60 days
Norway90 days
Oman90 days
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Russia60 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
San Marino90 days
Saudi Arabia90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Thailand30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan90 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days

eVisa 9

Visa on arrival 13

Visa required 81

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 95 can enter visa-free, 13 can get a visa on arrival, 9 need an eVisa and 81 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Turkey without a visa?

95 passports have visa-free access to Turkey, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Turkey offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 13 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Turkey. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Turkey eVisa online?

9 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Turkey. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Turkey?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 28 can enter Turkey visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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