Turkey Passport Visa Requirements

Comprehensive visa requirements for Turkey passport holders traveling worldwide

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Visa Free
(42 destinations)

Algeria

Max stay: 90 days

Visa required prior to travel

Armenia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free entry up to 180 days

Bahamas

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Barbados

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free entry up to 6 months

Brazil

Max stay: 90 days

Tourist visa required prior to travel

Bulgaria

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Chile

Max stay: 90 days

Tourist visa required

Colombia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free short stay

Costa Rica

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Cyprus

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Ecuador

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Estonia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Georgia

Max stay: 365 days

Visa-free entry up to 1 year

Iceland

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Jamaica

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Japan

Max stay: 90 days

Visa exemption for tourism/business

Jordan

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free entry up to 30 days

Kazakhstan

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free entry up to 30 days

Latvia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Lithuania

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Luxembourg

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Malaysia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa exemption for tourism

Maldives

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free on arrival (30 days)

Malta

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Mongolia

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free entry up to 30 days

Morocco

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per entry.

Norway

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Panama

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Paraguay

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Peru

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per entry.

Romania

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Serbia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Singapore

Max stay: 30 days

Short-term visit pass granted at entry

Slovakia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Slovenia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

South Korea

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free short stay; K-ETA required unless temporarily exempted

Sweden

Max stay: 90 days

90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa exemption)

Thailand

Max stay: 30 days

Visa exemption up to 30 days (air may allow 60 in some updates; verify)

Tunisia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Ukraine

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per 180-day period. Active conflict - check travel advisories.

Uruguay

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

Uzbekistan

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free entry up to 30 days

eVisa
(18 destinations)

Australia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit within 12-month validity period. Multiple entries permitted.

Azerbaijan

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (ASAN Visa, 30 days)

Cambodia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa available (30 days)

Canada

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 6 months per entry. Immigration officer determines exact duration at port of entry.

Ethiopia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

India

Max stay: 60 days

eTourist Visa: 30/60 days depending on type. eBusiness: up to 180 days. Multiple entry allowed for 1-year or 5-year validity.

Kenya

Max stay: 90 days

eVisa required (up to 90 days)

Myanmar

Max stay: 28 days

eVisa required (28 days)

New Zealand

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit within 18-month validity period. Multiple entries permitted.

Nigeria

Max stay: 90 days

90 days tourist/business visa. Single or multiple entry available.

Oman

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Russia

Max stay: 16 days

eVisa: 16 days for specific regions (St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Far East). Single entry only. Regular tourist visa required for other regions.

Saudi Arabia

Max stay: 90 days

Tourist eVisa available

Sri Lanka

Max stay: 30 days

ETA required before travel (30 days)

Tanzania

Max stay: 90 days

eVisa or VOA available (up to 90 days)

United Kingdom

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 6 months for tourism/business per visit. Multiple entries allowed within 2-year ETA validity.

United States

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Vietnam

Max stay: 90 days

Vietnam eVisa required

Visa Required
(28 destinations)

Angola

Max stay: 30 days

Visa required prior to travel

Argentina

Max stay: 90 days

Tourist visa required prior to travel (unless eligible for ETA-AVE)

Austria

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required for short stay

Bangladesh

Max stay: 30 days

Visa required prior to travel

Belgium

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Bolivia

Max stay: 30 days

Visa-free entry up to 90 days

China

Max stay: 30 days

Tourist visa required prior to travel

Croatia

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Czech Republic

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Denmark

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required. Apply at Danish Embassy/Consulate.

Finland

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required.

France

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa (Type C) required

Germany

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Greece

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Hungary

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Ireland

Max stay: 90 days

Irish Short Stay (C) visa required.

Israel

Max stay: 90 days

Visa required. Relations have been historically tense. Check current status.

Italy

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Kuwait

Max stay: 30 days

Visa required prior to travel

Mexico

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Netherlands

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Pakistan

Max stay: 30 days

Visa required prior to travel

Philippines

Max stay: 59 days

Tourist visa required

Poland

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Portugal

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

South Africa

Max stay: 90 days

Tourist visa required

Spain

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

Switzerland

Max stay: 90 days

Schengen visa required

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About Turkey Passport Visa Requirements

The Turkey passport grants its holders access to a wide range of international destinations, each with its own entry requirements. Understanding visa requirements before you travel is essential: arriving at a border without the correct documentation can result in denied boarding, refusal of entry, or significant delays. This page compiles up-to-date visa information for Turkey citizens across every destination in our database, organized by entry type so you can quickly identify what you need for each trip.

Visa requirements fall into several categories. Visa-free access means Turkey passport holders can enter without any prior application. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a lightweight online pre-clearance required by some countries before boarding a flight. An eVisa is a visa issued electronically, typically applied for online days or weeks before travel. Visa on arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a visa stamp or sticker at the port of entry upon arrival. Visa required means a formal application must be submitted to the destination country's embassy or consulate before travel. Restricted or refused entry indicates that travel to that destination is not permitted for Turkey citizens under current conditions.

How to Use This Page

Browse by visa category above to find destinations that match your travel plans. Each destination card links through to a detailed pair page where you can view the exact maximum stay duration, any specific conditions such as passport validity requirements, proof of onward travel, or minimum funds, and the source date for the information. If you are planning a multi-destination trip, check each country individually since requirements do not carry over between destinations.

Keep in mind that visa policy can change at any time due to diplomatic agreements, reciprocal arrangements, or emergency travel advisories. A country that was visa-free six months ago may now require an eVisa or full visa. The data on this page is reviewed regularly, but always cross-check with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before booking flights or accommodation.

Passport Validity and Entry Conditions

Even when no visa is required, most countries have minimum passport validity rules. The most common requirement is that your Turkey passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from the destination. Some countries require only three months of remaining validity beyond your stay, while others accept any validity as long as the passport does not expire during your visit. Checking the specific pair page for each destination will show you the exact passport validity rule that applies to Turkey citizens.

In addition to passport validity, several destinations require proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, travel insurance, or accommodation bookings. These entry conditions are enforced at the border regardless of whether a visa was required in advance. Being prepared with the right documents at check-in and at immigration significantly reduces the risk of any issues during travel.

Schengen Area Travel for Turkey Citizens

If your Turkey passport has visa-free access to the Schengen Area, you can travel freely across all 29 Schengen member states with a single entry. However, the 90/180 rule applies: you may not spend more than 90 days in the Schengen zone within any rolling 180-day period, regardless of how many individual countries you visit. Days spent in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, or any other Schengen country all count toward the same 90-day total. Use the Schengen Calculator tool to track your available days before each trip.

Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.