Reviewed 2026-07-01

Turkey visa & entry requirements

Everything you need to know before you fly to Turkey — visa rules by passport, passport validity, entry stamp process and where to apply if you need a visa.

Do I need a visa?

Passport	Status	Max stay	Notes
EU / Schengen	Visa-free	90 days per 180	Most EU nationals — a few need e-Visa.
United States	e-Visa	90 days per 180	Apply on evisa.gov.tr — $51 fee, arrives by email.
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days per 180	Visa-free since March 2024.
Canada	e-Visa	90 days per 180	$51 e-Visa online.
Australia / NZ	e-Visa	90 days per 180	$51 e-Visa online.

Different passport? Check the official source below — visa rules change frequently.

Passport validity

Valid for at least 6 months on entry with a blank page.

Entry stamp process

Immigration stamp on arrival. e-Visa is required for many nationalities — apply online at least 48h before you fly.

Entry checklist

Passport valid 6+ months on entry, 1 blank page.
e-Visa online for US/UK/CA/AU nationals ($51 US, £16 UK).
EU citizens: mostly visa-free (see table).
Return ticket sometimes checked by airline.

Currency

Turkish lira (TRY). Weak against USD/EUR — great value.

Timezone

TRT (UTC+3). No DST.

Emergency number

112

Always check the official source

This page is reviewed periodically but visa rules can change with 24 hours' notice. Confirm your specific case with Turkey's government portal:

Türkiye e-Visa · official

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Educational information only — not immigration advice. Always confirm with Turkey's official government source before you travel.