Visa-Free Countries
Turkish passport holders can enter the following 60 countries without obtaining any visa. Entry is granted through simple passport inspection at border control, with permitted stay durations ranging from 14 to 180 days depending on the destination.
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Oman
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
Visa on Arrival Countries
Turkish passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at the following 35 destinations. This requires payment of a visa fee and submission of documents at the port of entry before immigration clearance.
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
eTA Required Countries
The following 4 destinations require Turkish passport holders to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before travel. ETAs are applied for online and typically approved within 72 hours.
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
Countries Requiring a Visa in Advance
Turkish passport holders require traditional embassy visas for most EU/Schengen countries, the United States, Canada, UK, Japan, and approximately 118 other destinations.
For detailed visa requirements for specific destinations, use our Trip Visa Finder to check entry requirements for your complete travel itinerary.
Regional Breakdown
Turkish passport holders have varying levels of access across different world regions. Here's how the 111 visa-free destinations break down geographically:
Europe
10Limited access to European destinations. Most Schengen countries require advance visa applications.
Asia
32Moderate access to Asian countries with many destinations offering visa on arrival or eVisa options.
Americas
24Limited access to the Americas with several countries requiring advance visa applications.
Africa
20Moderate access to Africa with visa on arrival common for tourist destinations.
Middle East
12Good access to Gulf states and other Middle Eastern countries.
Oceania
4Access to Pacific island nations with Australia and New Zealand typically requiring eTA or eVisitor arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check Entry Requirements by Destination
While this page lists visa-free access for Turkish passport holders, each destination has additional entry requirements beyond visa status. Check destination-specific entry requirements including passport validity, proof of funds, onward tickets, and health insurance.
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Sources and Methodology
This visa information is compiled from official government immigration websites, embassy announcements, and verified traveler reports. We continuously monitor changes to visa policies and update our data to reflect current entry requirements.
Learn more about our research methodology and data verification process.
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Note: Visa policies can change without notice. Always verify current entry requirements with official government sources or embassies before booking international travel.
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