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Visa requirements for Turkey

Who can enter Turkey, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 91 countries can enter Turkey without a visa in advance. All 91 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

91 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
18 e-visa
140 visa required

Visa-free entry

91 nationalities

Electronic visa

18 nationalities

Visa required in advance

140 nationalities

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

LanguagesTurkish

Calling code+90

Tourist arrivals16M (2020)

Climate in Ankara

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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