Visa policy of Turkey

{{see also|List of Council of Europe treaties}}

Under the European Agreement on Regulations governing the Movement of Persons between Member States of the Council of Europe, Turkey maintains special facilitations to citizens of some European countries.
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, the Netherlands, Northern Cyprus, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine may use their ID cards in lieu of their passports to visit Turkey.{{cite act | url=https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/04/20220419-9.pdf | title=Polonya Cumhuriyeti'nin Kimlik Kartı Hamili Vatandaşlarının Türkiye'ye Yapacakları Her 180 Gün İçinde Azami 90 Gün İkamet Süreli Turistik Amaçlı Seyahatlerinde ve Transit Geçişlerinde Vize Muafiyeti Sağlanması Hakkında Karar|legislature=President of the Turkish Republic | type=Cumhurbaşkanı kararı | index=5423 | language=tr|date={{date|2022-04-18|mdy}}}} {{Webarchive | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419062241/https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/04/20220419-9.pdf | date=2022-04-19 }}{{cite act | url=https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/07/20220727-16.pdf | title=Bulgaristan Cumhuriyeti'nin Kimlik Kartı Hamili Vatandaşlarının Türkiye'ye Yapacakları Her 180 Gün İçinde Azami 90 Gün İkamet Süreli Turistik Amaçlı Seyahatlerinde ve Transit Geçişlerinde Vize Muafiyeti Sağlanması Hakkında Karar|legislature=President of the Turkish Republic | type=Cumhurbaşkanı kararı | index=5887 | language=tr | date={{date|2022-07-27|mdy}}}} {{Webarchive | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728001648/https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/07/20220727-16.pdf | date=2022-07-28}}{{cite web | url=https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/11/20221110-7.pdf | title=CUMHURBAŞKANI KARARI (Presidential decision) | date=2022-11-09 | access-date=2023-12-29}}
Citizens of Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland may use ‘a passport expired for less than five years’, and citizens of Germany may use ‘a passport or an ID card expired for less than one year’ when entering Turkey.

Document validity requirements do not apply to citizens of countries holding specified documents above. These requirements do not apply to citizens of Bulgaria holding ordinary passports as well; they are only required to present valid passport for duration of stay.{{cite web | url=https://www.mfa.gov.tr/countries-whose-citizens-are-allowed-to-enter-Türkiye-with-their-national-id_s.en.mfa | title=Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Türkiye with their national ID's / Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs | publisher=Mfa.gov.tr | access-date=2016-05-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521191227/https://www.mfa.gov.tr/countries-whose-citizens-are-allowed-to-enter-Türkiye-with-their-national-id_s.en.mfa | archive-date=2024-05-21 | url-status=live}}
Even though the facilitations by Turkey mentioned above, these are not reciprocated by said European countries towards Turkish citizens except for Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine where Turkish citizens may visit with valid ID cards.

{{see also|Visa policy of the Schengen Area}}

Even though being a candidate member of the EU, Turkish and EU visa policies differ towards each other and third countries.{{cite web | url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa | title=From Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|website=Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs | access-date=3 April 2018 | archive-date=21 July 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721002717/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa | url-status=live}} Turkey requires visas from citizens of Schengen Annex II countries and territories – Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, East Timor, Grenada, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Tonga, and Tuvalu. However, citizens of most of these countries may apply for electronic visas.
On the other hand, Turkey grants visa-free access to citizens of Schengen Annex I countries and territories – Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tunisia, Uzbekistan as well as Northern Cyprus.{{efn|European Union does not recognize the sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and it does not list the country on Appendix I or II. However some EU members accept Turkish Cypriot passport for visa applications primarily at their offices in North Nicosia.}}
Turkey does not require visas from citizens of the EU and EFTA members except for the Republic of Cyprus, whose citizens are required visas due to the Cyprus issue however they can apply for electronic visas or may be exempted from visa requirement under certain circumstances.
On contrary to facilitations provided to the European Union and EFTA citizens, EU and EFTA members still require visas from Turkish citizens unlike the other candidate members’ citizens.

[[File:Turkey visa policy.svg|thumb|none|800px|{{legend|#ED1C24|Republic of Turkey}}

{{legend|#1191E5|Unlimited stay}}

{{legend|#008000|Visa not required (90 days and may enter with ID card)}}

{{legend|#22B14C|Visa not required (90 days)}}

{{legend|#79D343|Visa not required (60 days)}}

{{legend|#B5E61D|Visa not required (30 days)}}

{{legend|#DDF395|Visa not required (90 days - conditional)}}

{{legend|#9FD5BE|eVisa (30 days)}}

{{legend|#C8D6D9|eVisa (30 days - conditional)}}

{{legend|#C0C0C0|Visa required}}]]

{{multiple image

| footer = Turkish entry and exit passport stamps issued at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

| width = 200

| image1 = Turkey Entry Stamp.jpg

| alt1 = Turkish entry passport stamp issued at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

| image2 = Turkish exit stamp Atatürk 2019.jpg

| alt2 = Turkish exit passport stamp issued at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

}}

Citizens of the following countries and territories who hold ordinary passports do not require a visa to visit Turkey for the durations described below for tourism or business purposes (unless otherwise stated). For visits of up to 90 days within 180 days, an identity card is accepted instead of a passport for citizens of some countries. Visitors are not permitted to work and recourse to public funds.

90 days within any 180 days

|

|}

60 days, 90 days within any 180 days

30 days, 90 days within any 180 days

30 days, 90 days within any 1 year

|}

_{ID - May enter with an ID card for a stay of up to 90 days per 180-day period.}

_{T - Visa free for tourism purposes only.}

_{1 - Entry with an ID card instead of a passport is allowed for citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain.}

_{2 - British citizens only.}

_{3 - Excluding journalists that are on duty.{{cite web | url=http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/turkey-introduces-visa-regime-for-russian-journalists/558502.html | title=Turkey Introduces Visa Regime for Russian Journalists | website=themoscowtimes.com| date=4 February 2016 |access-date=3 April 2018 | archive-date=9 June 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609235150/http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/turkey-introduces-visa-regime-for-russian-journalists/558502.html | url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/Turkish.Embassy.Moscow/posts/977163185704353 | title=Türki̇ye, Hi̇zmet Pasaportu Hami̇li̇ Rusya... – T.C. Moskova Büyükelçiliği-Посольство Турции Москва-Turkish Embassy Moscow | publisher=Facebook |date=2016-04-18 | access-date=2016-05-04 | archive-date=2021-10-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006173814/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTurkish.Embassy.Moscow%2Fposts%2F977163185704353 | url-status=live}}}

;Conditional visa free access

|}

_{T - Only for touristic visits.}

_{1 - Provided being under the age of 15 or above the age of 65.}

_{2 - Provided residing in North Cyprus and directly arriving from Ercan International Airport; or seaports of Famagusta, Gemikonağı, or Kyrenia.}

_{3 - Provided being under the age of 15 or above the age of 50.{{cite news |url=https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/turkiye/bakan-fidan-duyurdu-iraka-vize-serbestisi-basliyor-2238110 |title=Bakan Fidan duyurdu: Irak’a vize serbestisi başlıyor |work=Cumhuriyet |language=tr |date=15 August 2024 |access-date=18 August 2024}}}

_{4 - Provided being under the age of 16 or above the age of 45.}

;Cruise ship passengers

Passengers of cruise ships may be allowed to enter Turkey without a visa but with a visitor permit issued by officers of the docked port under authority of governor of respective city. Visitor permits shall be used to visit the port city only (and neighbouring cities depending on the permit) where the ship docked and the validity shall not be longer than seventy two hours.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mfa.gov.tr/vize-genel-bilgileri.tr.mfa|title=Vize Genel Bilgileri / T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı}}

Under reciprocal agreements, holders of diplomatic or service passports or laissez-passers issued by the following jurisdictions are allowed to enter and remain in Turkey for up to 90 days in any 180 days, unless otherwise noted:

|

|}

|}

_{D - Diplomatic passports}

_{S - Service passports}

_{S* - For holders of service passports, 60 days within any 180-day period.}

_{T - Only for touristic visits.}

_{1 - Visa-exempt in general.}

_{2 - 30 days within any 180-day period.}

_{3 - 30 days per visit, 90 days within any 1-year period.}

_{4 - British citizens only.}

{{flagicon|UN}} UN laissez-passer holders who have blue UN travel documents shall be exempted from entry visa requirement for their official visits to Turkey for up to 90 days in 180 days if they can certify their official assignment. Otherwise, general visa provisions shall apply.

Red UN Travel Document holders, shall be exempted from entry visa and may stay in Turkey for 90 days within the preceding 180 days regardless of their purpose of visit.{{cite web | url=https://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa | title=General Information About Turkish Visas | website=mfa.gov.tr | access-date=19 November 2021|archive-date=19 November 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119123950/https://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa | url-status=live}}

These are correct {{as of|2025|03|}}.[https://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa General information about Turkish visas]

• Touristic visit
• Business meeting/Commerce
• Conference/Seminar/Meeting
• Festival/Fair/Exhibition
• Sportive activity
• Cultural artistic activity
• Official visit
• Transit visas
• Single transit
• Double transit
• Visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus{{efn|Applications for this type of visa are processed on behalf of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus where a Turkish Cypriot representation is absent but also for transit{{cn|date=March 2025}} purposes.}}

• Assigned for duty
• Courier

• Internship visa
• Internship ERASMUS
• Internship AIESEC
• Turkish language course purpose
• Course purpose
• Education purpose
• Education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus{{efn|Applications for this type of visa are processed on behalf of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus where a Turkish Cypriot representation is absent.}}

• Employment purpose/Special employment purpose
• Assigned lecturers/academics
• Assigned sportsperson
• Assigned artists
• Assigned free zone workers
• Assigned journalists
• Montage and repairman purposes

• Archaeological excavation, exploration purpose
• Documentary purpose
• Tour operator representative
• Medical treatment purpose
• Accompaniment purpose
• Family unification purpose
• Freight visa
• Seafarer visa

Visa nationals are citizens who need a visa to enter and transit through Turkey.
All visa nationals are required a visa for landside transit; and some visa nationals are required a visa also for airside transit depending on their final destination.

In general, a passenger who transits through one single airport in Turkey while remaining airside in the international transit area less than one day will not require a visa (transit privilege). This only applies if the transfer is possible without leaving the international transit area, which depends on the connecting flight and airport layout.https://www.mfa.gov.tr/frequently-asked-questions.en.mfa

;Bound for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

On 15 August 2023, airport transit visa requirements were re-introduced.https://www.kibrisgenctv.com/icisleri-bakanligi-transit-vize-uygulamasi-kktcnin-gelecegi-acisindan-onemli Citizens of the following countries and territories are required to hold a double airport transit visa (ATV) when transiting through any airport in Turkey when they are bound for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Transit visas must be obtained from Turkish diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant’s area of residency:[https://mfa.gov.ct.tr/announcement-regarding-3rd-country-citizens-planning-to-travel-to-turkish-republic-of-northern-cyprus-trnc-via-turkiye/ Announcement regarding 3rd country citizens planning to travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) via Türkiye – Turkish Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

;Bound for South America

On 15 April 2024, further airport transit visa requirements were introduced. Citizens of the following countries are required to hold an airport transit visa (ATV) when transiting through any airport in Turkey when they are bound for Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela. Airport transit visa may be applied and granted electronically.{{cite web | url=https://www.turkiyenewspaper.com/politics/21630 | title=Foreign Ministry applies visa requirements for citizens of 10 countries traveling to South America via Türkiye | date=8 April 2024 }}

{{Infobox website

| name = Türkiye Cumhuriyeti
Elektronik Vizesi

| url = {{URL|https://evisa.gov.tr}}

| logo =

| screenshot = 09-turkey-e-visa-sample-scaled.jpg

| caption = Turkish electronic visa issued to an Indian citizen holding U.S. visa

| logo_size =

}}

Holders of passports from following countries and territories are required visas to enter Turkey. However they may apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) for short term visits.{{efn|For touristic or business visits.}} Electronic visas may be issued with duration of stay for up to 90 days with multiple entries (unless otherwise noted) in any 180 days. Visitors are not permitted to work and recourse to public funds.

|}

_{1 - May only apply for a single entry e-Visa on which they can stay for up to 30 days per 180-day period.}

_{2 - eVisas shall be issued free of charge.}

;Conditional eVisa

Citizens of the following jurisdictions holding ordinary passports may apply electronic visa if they meet the conditions listed below. Citizens whose applications are approved shall be issued with electronic visas for single entry and for duration of stay up to 30 days. Visitors are not permitted to work and recourse to public funds.

_{1 - e-Visas are issued free of charge.}

Image:Türk vizesi 2014.jpg internship]]

Citizens of the following countries and territories are not eligible for any of the “Visa Free Access” or “Electronic Visa” schemes. Therefore they have to obtain the appropriate type of visa for their intended visits in advance at a Turkish diplomatic mission unless they qualify for any of the “Conditional Visa Free Access” or “Conditional Electronic Visa” schemes:{{cite web| url=https://www.mfa.gov.tr/pre-application-system-for-turkish-sticker-visa.en.mfa | title=Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa | access-date=2023-12-29}}

{{main|Tourism in Turkey#Development of tourism}}

Turkey issued 16,199,968 electronic visas between April 2013 and January 1, 2017. The acceptance rate was 87.79% as 18,452,733 applications were filed in this period. Most visas were issued to nationals of the United Kingdom (4.6 million), Iraq (2 million) and the Netherlands (1.8 million).{{cite web | url=http://www.dailysabah.com/tourism/2017/01/25/turkey-issued-over-16-million-online-visas-since-2013 | title=Turkey issued over 16 million online visas since 2013 | website=dailysabah.com|date=25 January 2017 | access-date=3 April 2018 | archive-date=27 January 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127083938/https://www.dailysabah.com/tourism/2017/01/25/turkey-issued-over-16-million-online-visas-since-2013 | url-status=live}}

File:1943 visa for Turkey - assisting Jews.jpg|1943 Turkish visa issued to a representative of the Rescue Committee of the Jewish Agency holding British Mandatory Palestine passport in Jerusalem

File:Visa-turkey-1989-israel.jpg|1989 Turkish visa issued to an Israeli passport holder in Athens

{{Portal|Turkey}}

{{Wikivoyage|Turkey}}

• Visa requirements for Turkish citizens
• Visa policy of Northern Cyprus
• Visa policy of the Schengen Area

{{notelist}}

{{reflist}}

• [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ Turkish E-Visa Government Official Website]
• [https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa/Index Turkish Sticker-type visa application]
• [https://goturkiye.com/ Go Turkiye-Turkish Official Tourism Website]

{{Visa policies in the European Union}}

{{Visa policy by country}}

{{Visa Requirements}}

Category:Foreign relations of Turkey

Turkey