Visa Requirements for Turkish Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Türkiye

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Visa Not Required

67 destinations allow visa-free entry to Turkish citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 14 destinations for passport holders of Türkiye.

eVisa

Turkish passport allows entry to 32 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visitors under 15 years of age and over 50 years of age can stay for 30 days without a visa.
    An entry visa is issued for a 15-day stay if arriving through Erbil International Airport or Sulaymaniyah International Airport. Valid in Iraqi Kurdistan Region only.
    Visitors may apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
    Those entering the country via Kurdistan may be considered to have crossed into central Iraq illegally, even if they have valid visas or visa exemptions.
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
    eTA fee is USD 32.50.
    Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    e-VoARequirement updated .
  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks Visitors under 16 years of age and over 55 years of age can enter without a visa.
    Persons with passports indication previous travel to Israel will be denied entry to Libya.
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa180 daysRemarks updated .Only available for ordinary passport holders when entering by air.
    Holders of Turkish special (green) and service (grey) passports must apply in the nearest consular office of Mexico for the corresponding stamped visa.
    Free of change and usually granted instantaneously.
    180 days visa free if holding a valid visa for Canada, Japan, the USA, the United Kingdom or a Schengen member state.
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    e-Visa is available for tourism only.
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRequirement updated .Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRequirement updated .
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
    Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
    Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
    Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .Available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaObtainable online.
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 days
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .Determined at the port of entry.
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days.

eVisa / On Arrival

For 17 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Türkiye.

  • Armenia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival120 days
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthRequirement updated .
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrivalup to 90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRequirement updated , remarks For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthRequirement updated , remarks

Pre-arranged Visa Required

62 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Türkiye. This requirement may be waived off if Turkish citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Austria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit through airside without a visa.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Permanent residents of the United States are not required a visitor visa for Canada.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • China PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Single-person tourist visas are not issued.
    24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit through airside without a visa.
    Turkish citizens who are residing and employed in Turkey, and who can be designated as a service provider, can enter Denmark without a visa if the purpose of the stay in Denmark is to provide a service of short duration.
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Finland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • France PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Greece PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit through airside without a visa.
    Simplified visa for 7 days for the following islands: Chios, Lesbos, Rhodes, Samos, Kos, Kastellorizo, Lemnos, Leros, Kalymnos, Symi, Patmos, Samothrace.
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit through airside without a visa.
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit without a visa.
    National visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK.
  • Israel PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa may be issued free of charge to Turkish citizens at Israeli diplomatic missions.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Mali PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Malta PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Norway PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Romania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit through airside without a visa.
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Spain PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay transit through airside without a visa.
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredHolders of Turkish ordinary passports who hold a valid visa for a Member State of the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or the United States or; hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Economic Area and Switzerland or; hold a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees unrestricted right of return or; are a family member of a citizen of the EEA member or Switzerland or; are a flight crew may be exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Turkish citizens who hold a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries and/or are permanent residents of the European Economic Area, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States do not need a Direct Airside Transit visa or Visitor in Transit visa.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredTourist visas are issued with validity of up to 10 years.
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

Information last checked . Requirements last changed on .