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Turkey passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Turkey passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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69Visa-free
28eVisa
41Visa on arrival
60Visa required

Turkey passport at a glance

With a Turkey passport you can enter 69 destinations visa-free and 41 with a visa on arrival, so 110 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 28 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 60 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Turkey

Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Turkey passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Turkey passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1121148
Asia181598
Europe90135
North America18023
Oceania3524
South America10002

Longest visa-free stays

Where Turkey passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 69
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 41
Visa required 60

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Turkey passport holders visit without a visa?

Turkey passport holders can visit 69 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 41 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 110 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Turkey passport holders?

41 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Turkey passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Armenia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Turkey passport holders travel with an eVisa?

28 destinations let Turkey passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Mexico, Kenya, Vietnam, Australia, Bahrain, Benin and others.

Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Turkey passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Turkey passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Turkey passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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