Turkey Visa Information for Foreigners

The Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Application System for Turkey was launched on April 17, 2013, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. This revolutionary system allows foreign visitors to Turkey to obtain their e-Visas online in just about three minutes, providing a convenient and streamlined process for travelers.

Comprehensive guide to Turkey's visa information for foreigners:

e-Visa Availability and Application Process

• The e-Visa system is available 24/7 and can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.
• To obtain a Turkey e-Visa, applicants need to fill in necessary information including identity details, passport information, travel dates, and pay the visa fee online.
• It's crucial to note that the e-Visa is only valid for tourism or commerce purposes. Work and study visas must be obtained through Turkish Embassies or Consulates.

Passport and Travel Document Requirements

• All travelers are advised to have a travel document/passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Türkiye.
• As of January 1, 2015, foreigners must carry a travel document (passport) with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the "duration of stay" of their visa or residence permit.

Enhancements to the e-Visa System

• Additional language options including Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, German, Arabic, and Chinese have been added.
• More payment options, including common credit cards and debit cards, are now accepted.
• Tour operators can apply for group e-Visas and make lump sum payments.
• Authorized airline companies’ offices, including those at airports, can provide e-Visas to foreign visitors.
• The fees for e-Visas obtained via the e-Visa website are lower compared to visas obtained upon arrival at Turkish airports.

Special Considerations and Permissions

• Truck drivers' visa regime may differ from the general visa regime of their country.
• Foreigners conducting specific activities like documentary filming, research, or archaeological excavation need to obtain special permission in advance.
• Valid visa holders can stay up to 90 days without needing a residence permit. However, those planning to reside, work, or study must register at the nearest local police department upon arrival.

Work Visa Information

• To work in Türkiye, apply at the nearest Turkish mission with your passport, visa application form, and an employer's letter.
• Additional documents should be submitted to the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) by the employer within ten working days after application.
• Applications are typically finalized by the MLSS within thirty days. After arriving in Türkiye, registration at the local police department is required within one month to obtain the necessary residence permit.

Access to Information and Assistance

• Comprehensive information about Turkey visa fees and other related details can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• If there are any unique situations or inquiries, contacting the nearest Turkish mission is advisable.

The Turkish government's efforts to make the visa process more accessible reflect the country's commitment to enhancing its tourism and business engagement with the world. By providing up-to-date information and options, the e-Visa system caters to the diverse needs of international visitors, offering them a smooth and efficient pathway to explore Turkey's rich culture and opportunities.

Diplomatic and official passport holders are also exempt from the requirements outlined in this policy.

Afghanistan: Regular, Special, and Service passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. However, if these passport holders possess a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit, they may acquire a one-month single-entry e-Visa through the website, provided they meet specific conditions. Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Albania: Holders of official passports appointed to diplomatic, consular missions, or international organizations accredited in Turkey are exempt from visa requirements during their assignment period. Both official and ordinary passport holders enjoy visa exemption for tourism and transit purposes, allowing stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period starting from the initial entry.

Algeria: Official passport holders enjoy visa exemption for stays up to 90 days. Algerian citizens with ordinary passports below the age of 15 or above 65 can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism. Ordinary passport holders aged 15 to 65 require a visa. Algerian citizens aged 15-18 and 35-65, possessing valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visas, or residence permits, can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Andorra: Both ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Angola: Ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic and service passport holders from Angola are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Antigua-Barbuda: Both ordinary and official passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. Alternatively, they can acquire the same type of visa upon arrival at Turkish entry points.

Argentina: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Armenia: Ordinary and official passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain one-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

Australia: Similar to Armenia, ordinary and official passport holders from Australia require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas via the website.

Austria: Both ordinary and official passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Azerbaijan: Similar to Austria, both ordinary and official passport holders from Azerbaijan are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Bahamas: Ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas via the website. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Bahrain: Official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. However, Bahraini citizens holding official passports can obtain visas for up to 15 days at border crossings. Ordinary passport holders must obtain a 30-day single-entry e-Visa through the website.

Bangladesh: Diplomatic and official/service passport holders from Bangladesh are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa. If they possess a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit, they can obtain a one-month single-entry e-Visa through the website, subject to specific conditions.

Barbados: Similar to Bangladesh, ordinary passport holders from Barbados need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas via the website. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Belarus: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Belarus enjoy visa exemption for stays up to 30 days. The total stay should not exceed 90 days within a one-year period.

Belgium: Both ordinary and official passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Belize: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Benin: Ordinary, special, and service passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic passport holders from Benin are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Bhutan: Similar to Benin, ordinary and official passport holders from Bhutan require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain 15-day period visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Bolivia: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Both ordinary and official passport holders enjoy visa exemption for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Botswana: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Botswana need a visa to enter Turkey.

Brazil: Ordinary and official passport holders from Brazil are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Brunei: Diplomatic, Official, and Ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for entry, transit, and stays in Turkey for a maximum of 30 days.

Bulgaria: Identity card and ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days.

Burkina Faso: Diplomatic passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Burundi: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays not exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period. Special, service, and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Cambodia: Official passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Cameroon: Official passport holders (Diplomatic, Service, and Special) and members of official delegations can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days without a visa. Ordinary passport holders require a visa.

Canada: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Canada need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

Cape Verde: Ordinary and official passport holders from Cape Verde need a visa to enter Turkey. However, ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas through the website, subject to certain conditions.

Central African Republic: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Turkey.

Chad: Diplomatic and official passport holders can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days without a visa. Ordinary passport holders require a visa.

Chile: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Chile are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

People's Republic of China: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa, which can be obtained as a 30-day single-entry e-Visa through the website.

Colombia: Diplomatic, official, and ordinary passport holders from Colombia are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Comoros: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Turkey.

Costa Rica: Ordinary and official passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days.

Cote d’Ivoire: Official passport holders can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days without a visa. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa.

Croatia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Croatia are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Cuba: Ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. However, official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Czech Republic: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Czech Republic are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Diplomatic passport holders can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. However, ordinary and service passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Denmark: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Denmark are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Djibouti: Official passport holders can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within 6 months starting from the first entry date without a visa. Ordinary passport holders require a visa.

Dominica: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Dominica need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. They can also obtain these visas at Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or upon arrival in Turkey at ports of entry.

Dominican Republic: Similar to Dominica, ordinary and official passport holders from the Dominican Republic need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. They can also obtain these visas at Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or upon arrival in Turkey at ports of entry.

East Timor: Both ordinary and official passport holders from East Timor require a visa to enter Turkey. East Timor citizens can obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Ecuador: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Ecuador are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Egypt: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa. Ordinary passport holders can obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas via the website, provided they have a valid Schengen or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit. Additionally, those ordinary passport holders who are under 20 or over 45 years old can also obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas via the website.

El Salvador: Both ordinary and official passport holders from El Salvador are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Equatorial Guinea: Ordinary passport holders from Equatorial Guinea require a visa to enter Turkey. However, ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas through the website, subject to specific conditions. Diplomatic, official, and service passport holders from Equatorial Guinea are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Eritrea: Ordinary and official passport holders from Eritrea require a visa to enter Turkey.

Estonia: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Estonia are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within a six-month period starting from the first entry date.

Eswatini: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Eswatini need a visa to enter Turkey.

Ethiopia: Diplomatic passport holders from Ethiopia are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Fiji: Ordinary passport holders from Fiji need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website. Additionally, they can also obtain 90-day multiple-entry visas from Turkish missions. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Finland: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Finland are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period starting from the first entry date.

France: Both ordinary and official passport holders from France are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Gabon: Ordinary passport holders from Gabon are required to obtain a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic, service, and official passport holders from Gabon are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Gambia: Ordinary, special, and service passport holders from Gambia need a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Georgia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Georgia are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Germany: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Germany are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Ghana: Diplomatic passport holders from Ghana are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. However, ordinary and official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Greece: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Greece are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Grenada: Ordinary passport holders from Grenada need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Guatemala: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Guatemala are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Guinea: Diplomatic passport holders from Guinea are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Guinea-Bissau: Ordinary passport holders from Guinea-Bissau need a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Guyana: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Ordinary passport holders from Guyana require a visa to enter Turkey, and they can obtain 15-day period visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Greek Cypriot Administration: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Greek Cypriot Administration need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain 30-day single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Haiti: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Haiti require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. They can also obtain these visas at Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or upon arrival in Turkey at ports of entry.

Honduras: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Honduras are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of PRC: Ordinary and official passport holders from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (SAR) are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. However, Hong Kong citizens with "British National Overseas Passport" need a visa and can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. Holders of "Document of Identity for Visa Purposes-Hong Kong (D.I)" must obtain visas from Turkish diplomatic or consular missions abroad.

Hungary: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Hungary are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period reckoned from the date of first entry.

Iceland: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Iceland are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

India: Diplomatic passport holders from India are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. However, ordinary, special, and service passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary, special, and service passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain single-entry e-Visas valid for one month through the website, provided they meet specific conditions.

Indonesia: Ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days per entry, provided that their total stays do not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic and official/service passports are also exempt from visas for stays up to 30 days.

Iran: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Iran are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Iraq: Official passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. However, ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website if certain conditions are met.

Ireland: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. However, official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Israel: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Israel are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Italy: Ordinary and official passport holders from Italy are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Jamaica: Ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Japan: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Japan are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Jordan: Diplomatic, official, and ordinary passport holders can stay visa-free for tourism and transit purposes for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date. Diplomatic and official passport holders assigned to diplomatic, consular missions, or international organizations accredited in Turkey are exempt from visa requirements during their assignments. Truck and bus drivers, co-drivers, and crew members of civil airplanes, trains, and ships engaged in international transport of goods and passengers are also exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Kazakhstan: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Kazakhstan are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days.

Kenya: Diplomatic, official, service, and special passport holders from Kenya are exempt from visa requirements for stays and transit to/from Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Kiribati: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Kiribati require a visa to enter Turkey.

Kosovo: Diplomatic, official, and ordinary passport holders from Kosovo are exempt from visa requirements for tourism and transit purposes for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Kuwait: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Kuwait are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within the last 180 days.

Kyrgyzstan: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Kyrgyzstan are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Laos: Diplomatic passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Ordinary and other types of official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Latvia: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Latvia are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within 180 days.

Lebanon: Both official and ordinary passport holders can stay visa-free for tourism and transit purposes for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date. Diplomatic and official passport holders assigned to diplomatic, consular missions, or international organizations accredited in Turkey are exempt from visa requirements during their assignments. Truck and bus drivers, co-drivers, and crew members of civil airplanes, trains, and ships engaged in international transport of goods and passengers are also exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Lesotho: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Lesotho require a visa to enter Turkey.

Liberia: Diplomatic passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. However, both ordinary and official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Libya: Diplomatic and official passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any six months. Ordinary passport holders below the age of 16 or above 55 can stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism. Ordinary passport holders between the ages of 16 and 55 require a visa. Those with valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visas, or residence permits can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Liechtenstein: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Liechtenstein are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Lithuania: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Lithuania are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date.

Luxembourg: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Luxembourg are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Macao Special Administration: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days.

Madagascar: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Madagascar require a visa to enter Turkey.

Malawi: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Malawi require a visa to enter Turkey.

Malaysia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Malaysia are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days.

Maldives: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

Mali: Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Malta: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Marshall Islands: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Marshall Islands require a visa to enter Turkey.

Mauritania: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders, however, require a visa to enter Turkey.

Mauritius: Official passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain one-month multiple entry e-Visas through the website or three-month period multi-entry visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Mexico: Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary and service/official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. They may obtain their 90-day multiple-entry visas from Turkish missions abroad or obtain their 30-day single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Moldova: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Moldova are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the date of the first entry.

Monaco: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Monaco are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Mongolia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Mongolia are exempt from visas for tourism visits of up to 30 days in Turkey.

Montenegro: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Montenegro are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Morocco: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Morocco are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Mozambique: Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic and service passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days within 180 days, provided their passports have at least 6 months' validity.

Myanmar (Burma): Both ordinary and official passport holders from Myanmar are required to have a visa to enter Turkey.

Namibia: Official passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Nauru: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Nauru require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain 15-day visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Nepal: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Nepal require a visa to enter Turkey. Official passport holders can get one-month visas, and ordinary passport holders can get 15-day visas from Turkish diplomatic or consular missions abroad. Nepalese passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website if they meet certain conditions.

Netherlands: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Netherlands are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

New Zealand: Both ordinary and official passport holders from New Zealand are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Nicaragua: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Nicaragua are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Niger: Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic and service passport holders from Niger are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Nigeria: Ordinary and official/service passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Turkey. However, diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visas for stays up to 90 days.

North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea): Both ordinary and official passport holders from North Korea require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary and official passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month period single-entry visas from Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

North Macedonia: North Macedonian nationals holding diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Northern Mariana Islands: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Northern Mariana Islands require a visa to enter Turkey.

Norway: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Norway are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Additionally, Norwegian citizens traveling to Turkey for tourist purposes from Norway can use their national identity cards with chips instead of passports for visa-free entry until December 31, 2022.

Oman: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. However, ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website and stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within a six-month period starting from the first entry date.

Pakistan: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Palau Republic: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Palau Republic require a visa to enter Turkey.

Palestine: Ordinary passport holders from Palestine require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain 30-day single-entry e-visas through the website. Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for official or touristic visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Other types of official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Panama: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Panama are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date.

Papua New Guinea: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Papua New Guinea require a visa to enter Turkey.

Paraguay: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Paraguay are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within a six-month period starting from the first entry date.

Peru: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Peru are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within 180 days.

Philippines: Nationals of the Philippines holding diplomatic and official/service passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 30 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa. They can obtain 30-day single-entry e-visas through the website if they have a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit.

Poland: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Poland are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Portugal: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Portugal are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Qatar: Diplomatic, service, special, and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visas for tourism and transit purposes for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Republic of Congo: Diplomatic passport holders from the Republic of Congo are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Romania: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Romania are exempt from visas for tourism purposes for up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date.

Russian Federation: Ordinary passport holders from the Russian Federation are exempt from visas for touristic and business travel for up to 60 days. Service passport holders are exempt from visas for up to 30 days, provided they do not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Rwanda: Ordinary passport holders from Rwanda require a visa to enter Turkey. Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis: Nationals of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis holding diplomatic, official/service, and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

St. Lucia: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website. They can also get their visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad or obtain three-month multiple-entry visas upon arrival in Turkey.

San Marino: Both ordinary and official passport holders from San Marino are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Sao Tome and Principe: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Sao Tome and Principe require a visa to enter Turkey.

Saudi Arabia: Official passport holders are exempt from visas for tourism to Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

Senegal: Senegalese nationals holding diplomatic passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. However, official/service and ordinary passport holders require a visa. Senegalese passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month single-entry e-visas through the website.

Serbia: Diplomatic, official, and ordinary passport holders, as well as holders of travel documents, are exempt from visas for tourism and transit purposes for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date. Diplomatic and official passport holders assigned to diplomatic, consular missions, or international organizations accredited in Turkey are exempt from visas during their assignments. Truck and bus drivers, co-drivers, crew members of civil airplanes, trains, and ships engaged in international transport of goods and passengers are also exempt from visas for up to 90 days within six months, starting from the first entry date.

Seychelles: Seychelles nationals holding diplomatic, official, or ordinary passports are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Sierra Leone: Ordinary passport holders from Sierra Leone require a visa to enter Turkey. Diplomatic and service passport holders from Sierra Leone are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Singapore: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Singapore are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Slovakia: Ordinary passport holders from Slovakia are exempt from visas for tourism to Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. Official passport holders are exempt from visas for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date.

Slovenia: Ordinary passport holders from Slovenia are exempt from visas for tourism to Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. Official passport holders are exempt from visas for up to 90 days within six months.

Solomon Islands: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Solomon Islands require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can get 15-day visas from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Somalia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Somalia require a visa to enter Turkey.

South Africa: Ordinary passport holders from South Africa require a visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three-month multiple-entry visas from Turkish representations abroad or one-month single-entry visas through the website.

Republic of Korea (South Korea): Both ordinary and official passport holders from South Korea are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

South Sudan: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays and transit to/from Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. However, ordinary, service, and special passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Spain: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Spain are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Sri Lanka: Official and ordinary passport holders from Sri Lanka require a visa to enter Turkey. Sri Lankan nationals with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain one-month single-entry e-Visas through the website.

Sudan: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays and transit to/from Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date. However, ordinary, service, and special passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Suriname: Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holder Surinamese citizens can obtain 30-day single-entry e-visas through the website.

Sweden: Both official and ordinary passport holders from Sweden are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the first entry date.

Switzerland: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Switzerland are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Syria: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Syria require a visa to enter Turkey.

Taiwan: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Taiwan require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain single-entry e-Visas valid for one month through the website, provided certain conditions are met.

Tajikistan: Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Service passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 60 days within any 180-day period. Service passport holders assigned to diplomatic, consular missions, or representations of international organizations accredited in Turkey, as well as their family members, are exempt from visa requirements during their assignments.

Tanzania: Tanzanian nationals holding diplomatic and service passports are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Thailand: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Togo: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Ordinary and other types of official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Tonga: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Tonga require a visa to enter Turkey.

Trinidad and Tobago: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Trinidad and Tobago are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Tunisia: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Tunisia are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: Both ordinary and official passport holders from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are exempt from visa requirements.

Turkmenistan: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days. However, ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Tuvalu: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Tuvalu require a visa to enter Turkey.

Uganda: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary and official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Ukraine: Ukrainian nationals holding diplomatic and official/service passports are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are also exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. Citizens of Ukraine may use their valid biometric identity cards for travel to Turkey.

United Arab Emirates: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three-month multiple-entry e-Visas through the website.

United Kingdom: Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders (British citizens) are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Service and special passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. UK passport holders with “British National Overseas," “British Subject,” and “British Protected Person” nationality require a visa, which they can only obtain from Turkish diplomatic or consular missions abroad.

United States of America: Both official and ordinary passport holders from the USA require a visa to enter Turkey. However, ordinary passport holders (USA citizens) can obtain their visas through the website.

Uruguay: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Uruguay are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Uzbekistan: Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders from Uzbekistan are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Other types of official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Vanuatu: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Vanuatu require a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain a 15-day visa from Turkish diplomatic representations abroad.

Vatican (Holy See): Both ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Venezuela: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within each six-month period. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days.

Vietnam: Ordinary passport holders from Vietnam require a visa to enter Turkey. However, those with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain a one-month single-entry e-Visa through the website. Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days.

Western Samoa: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Western Samoa require a visa to enter Turkey.

Yemen: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey. However, those with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa, or residence permit can obtain a one-month single-entry e-Visa through the website.

Zambia: Diplomatic passport holders from Zambia are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Ordinary and official passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.

Zimbabwe: Both ordinary and official passport holders from Zimbabwe require a visa to enter Turkey.