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Visa requirements for Turkey

Who can enter Turkey, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 135 countries can enter Turkey without a visa in advance. All 135 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

135 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
18 e-visa
89 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

135 nationalities

Electronic visa

18 nationalities

Visa required in advance

89 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey

Turkey has 22 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Ani
Aphrodisias
Arslantepe
Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire
City of Safranbolu
Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital
Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape
Ephesus
Gordion
Göbekli Tepe
Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
Hattusha: the Hittite Capital
Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Mount Nemrut
Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape
Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe
Selimiye Mosque
Troy
Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia
Xanthos-Letoon
Çatalhöyük

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Cyprus Lebanon Romania Greece Syria Bulgaria

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

It depends on your passport. 135 nationalities can enter Turkey without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What currency is used in Turkey?

Turkish lira (TRY). 1 USD is approximately 49.53 TRY.

What side of the road does Turkey drive on?

Turkey drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Turkey have?

22: Ani, Aphrodisias, Arslantepe, Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire, City of Safranbolu, Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape, Ephesus, and more.

What is the emergency number in Turkey?

112 / 177.

What time zone is Turkey in?

Istanbul (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Ankara?

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), about 71 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 86 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

CapitalAnkara

RegionWestern Asia

Population85.9M

Area783,562 km²

CurrencyTurkish lira (1 USD ≈ 49.53 TRY)

LanguagesTurkish

Calling code+90

Drives on theright

TimezoneIstanbul (UTC+3)

Nearest airportEsenboğa International Airport (ESB), 71 km

Emergency number112 / 177

UNESCO sites22

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$18,599 (2025)

Tourist arrivals16M (2020)

Travel guide

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between Europe and Asia. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic, but with a twist" destination for many: plenty of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea.

Upcoming public holidays

October 29, 2026Cumhuriyet Bayramı

January 1, 2027Yılbaşı

March 10, 2027Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün (Tentative Date)

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