Visa Requirements for Turkey

Exploring Turkey and Its Visa Regime

Introduction

Turkey, known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and strategic geographical location, has a diverse visa regime that impacts travelers worldwide. Understanding Turkey's visa policies is essential for anyone planning to visit this transcontinental country bridging Europe and Asia.

Visa Requirements for Turkey

Turkey's visa requirements vary depending on nationality, purpose of visit, and duration of stay. Navigating through these requirements ensures a smooth entry into the country.

Types of Visas Available

Turkey offers various types of visas tailored to different travel needs, ranging from tourism to business and education. Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Tourist Visa for Turkey

The tourist visa is one of the most sought-after visas for travelers visiting Turkey for leisure or to explore its cultural and historical sites. However any request which doesn't fall into the purview of other types will be considered tourist visa.

Business Visa for Turkey

Business visas cater to individuals traveling to Turkey for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, or trade purposes. Ideal for professional activities outside the scope of personal ones.

Student Visa for Turkey

Students intending to pursue education or research in Turkey can apply for a student visa, which allows them to reside legally in the country during their academic pursuits. Whether they are underage seeking the elementary or high school education or want to go into the university seeking higher education purposes.

Work Visa for Turkey

Foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in Turkey need to obtain a work visa, complying with Turkish labor laws and regulations.

Visa-Free Travel to Turkey

Certain nationalities benefit from visa-free travel arrangements with Turkey, facilitating easier access for short-term visits. This depends on the nationality of visa seeker as well as Turkish presidential decisions, bilatereal or multilateral agreements facilitating such relations.

Visa On Arrival

Turkey also offers a visa-on-arrival facility at designated entry points, providing convenience for travelers who meet specific criteria for individuals from select countries

Visa Extension and Renewal

Understanding the procedures for visa extension and renewal ensures continued legal stay in Turkey beyond the initial visa validity period. Beyond validity period however visas should pave the way for residence permits which we discussed in general terms before.

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkey's Visa Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced Turkey's visa policies, with temporary changes and restrictions implemented to manage public health concerns. Especially sicknesses which transmit faster than usual have become a reason for banishment.

Conclusion

Navigating Turkey's visa regime involves understanding various visa types, application processes, and compliance with immigration regulations. Whether visiting for tourism, business, education, or work, being well-informed about Turkey's visa requirements enhances the travel experience.

This article provides a structured overview of Turkey's visa regime, addressing key aspects that travelers need to know before planning their trip. For readers seeking to understand general visa requirements and specifics, our previous article will be highly useful. Let us see in below the standart procedure of each country individually.

Visa Regime Applied by Türkiye

Detailed Guide of all Countries

United States of America: Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements. U.S. citizens holding ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits to Türkiye for up to 90 days within every 180 day period.

Afghanistan: Holders of diplomatic, ordinary, service, and special passports are subject to visa requirements. Afghan citizens holding ordinary, service, and special passports can obtain their eVisas online, provided they meet certain conditions.

Germany: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Andorra: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Angola: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of diplomatic and service passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Antigua and Barbuda: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 90 days online as an eVisa, from our foreign representations, or at our border gates with a sticker.

Argentina: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Albania: Holders of official passports accredited to diplomatic, consular, or international organizations in Türkiye are exempt from visa requirements during their tenure. Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for tourism or transit purposes for a total stay of up to 90 days within a 180day period starting from the first entry date.

Australia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Australian citizens holding ordinary passports can obtain their visas online as an eVisa or at our border gates.

Austria: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Azerbaijan: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Bahamas: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements, but they can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 90 days online as an eVisa or from our foreign representations.

Bahrain: Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements. Official passport holders can obtain visas valid for up to 15 days at the border gates. Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Bangladesh: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain their visas online as an eVisa. Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Barbados: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 90 days online as an eVisa or from our foreign representations.

Cape Verde: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa.

Algeria: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders under the age of 15 and over the age of 65 are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Ordinary passport holders aged 1518 and 3565 with valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa.

Djibouti: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Chad: Holders of diplomatic and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Czech Republic: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

People's Republic of China: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa.

Denmark: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

East Timor: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Citizens can obtain single entry e Visas valid for up to 30 days online.

Dominica: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Dominican Republic: Holders of diplomatic and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain their visas online as an eVisa, from our foreign representations, or at our border gates with a sticker.

Ecuador: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Transit visas are issued by our foreign representations for a stay of up to three days. Holders of ordinary passports are also exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Equatorial Guinea: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa. Holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

El Salvador: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Indonesia: Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits for up to 30 days within every 180day period. Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 30 days.

Eritrea: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Armenia: Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements and prior authorization is needed. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa or from our foreign representations.

Estonia: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days for tourist or official purposes and for transit. Other official passport holders are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits, provided each stay does not exceed 90 days.

Eswatini: Holders of ordinary and official passports are subject to visa requirements.

Ethiopia: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Holders of official/service and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Morocco: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Fiji: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain their visas online as an eVisa.

Ivory Coast: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Philippines: Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa, provided they meet certain conditions and hold valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland.

Palestine: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Ordinary passport holders with valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa. Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for official or tourist visits for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Other official passport holders are subject to visa requirements.

Finland: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days, provided the total stay does not exceed 90 days within the last 180 days.

France: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Gabon: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of diplomatic, service, and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Gambia: Holders of ordinary, service, and special passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days for tourist or official purposes and for transit.

Ghana: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject.

Guinea: Diplomatic passport holders from Guinea are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days. However, holders of official/service and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Guinea Bissau: Ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic and official passport holders from Guinea Bissau are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Guatemala: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Guyana: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements, and entry visas are issued by our foreign representations for stays of up to 15 days.

South Africa: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 30 days within every 180day period. Ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements but can obtain their visas as an eVisa online free of charge.

Georgia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

South Sudan: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements. Holders of service and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Haiti: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Croatia: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

India: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days for tourist or official purposes and for transit. Holders of official, special, and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa. Ordinary passport holders can obtain transit visas for up to 3 days from our foreign representations.

Netherlands: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Honduras: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Hong Kong: Holders of official and ordinary "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (SAR)" passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. "British National Overseas" passport holders from Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements and can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 90 days online as an eVisa. Holders of "Document Identity for Visa PurposesHong Kong (D.I)" must obtain visas from our foreign representations.

Iraq: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Ordinary passport holders from Iraq, who have valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, or Ireland, meeting certain conditions, can obtain singleentry visas valid for up to 30 days online as an eVisa.

United Kingdom: Diplomatic and ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Other official passport holders are subject to visa requirements. Additionally, holders of UK passports with the nationality section marked "British Protected Person," "British Subject," or "British National Overseas" can obtain multiple entry visas valid for up to 90 days only from our foreign representations.

Iran: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Ireland: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period. Official passport holders are subject to visa requirements. Official passport holders who can prove their official status with a note are issued visas free of charge by our foreign representations regardless of the purpose of travel.

Spain: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days within every 180day period.

Israel: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Sweden: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Switzerland: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Italy: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Iceland: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Jamaica: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements and can obtain multipleentry visas valid for up to 90 days online as an eVisa or from our foreign representations.

Japan: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 90 days.

Cambodia: Official passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for up to 30 days. Ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements and need prior authorization. Transit visas for ordinary passport holders are issued by our foreign representations for stays of up to 7 days.

Cameroon: Official delegation members holding official passports (diplomatic, service, and special) are exempt from visa for stays not exceeding 90 days. Holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports who are not official delegation members are subject to visa requirements.

Canada: Holders of official passports require a visa. Holders of ordinary passports who are Canadian citizens are exempt from visa for tourist purposes, staying up to 90 days within every 180 days.

Montenegro: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Qatar: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days within every 180 days.

Kazakhstan: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days within every 180 days.

Kenya: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for 90day stays. Holders of ordinary passports are visa required, and they can obtain multiple entry visas for stays of up to 90 days at our diplomatic missions.

Cyprus Rum Area (Gkry): Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain visas from our relevant representations. In addition, holders of ordinary passports can enter our country through all our border gates with singleentry eVisas for stays of up to 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports are also subject to visa requirements and can obtain singleentry visas for stays of up to 30 days online via our website or from our diplomatic missions. In addition, transit visas are issued by our diplomatic missions for a maximum stay of 3 days.

Kyrgyzstan: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa for stays not exceeding 90 days within every 180 days.

Kiribati: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and require an invitation.

Northern Cyprus: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa.

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

Comoros Union: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Entry visas for ordinary passport holders are issued by our diplomatic missions for a maximum of 15 days, while transit visas are issued for a maximum of 7 days.

Republic Of Congo: Holders of diplomatic passports of the Republic of Congo are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of official/service and ordinary passports of the Republic of Congo are subject to visa requirements.

Democratic Republic Of Congo: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days within every 180 days. Holders of ordinary and service passports are subject to visa requirements.

Republic Of Korea (South): Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Democratic People's Republic Of Korea (North): Holders of ordinary and official passports are subject to visa requirements.

Kosovo: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days, valid from the entry date every six months.

Costa Rica: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Kuwait: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for tourist purposes, with total stays not exceeding 90 days within the last 180 days.

North Macedonia: Holders of diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports of North Macedonia are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Northern Mariana Islands: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Cuba: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain singleentry transit visas for a maximum stay of 7 days from our diplomatic missions.

Laos: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days within every 180 days. Holders of ordinary and other official passports are subject to visa requirements.

Lesotho: Official and ordinary passports require visas.

Latvia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for tourist purposes, with stays not exceeding 90 days within the last 180 days in Turkey.

Liberia: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Official and ordinary passports require visas.

Libya: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days within every 6 months. Libyan citizens with ordinary passports who are under 16 years old or over 45 years old are exempt from visa for tourist purposes, staying up to 90 days within every 180 days. Libyan citizens with ordinary passports aged 1645 are subject to visa requirements. Libyan citizens within this age range with ordinary passports can obtain 30day eVisas online via our website, provided they have a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries or the USA, UK, Ireland, and meet specific conditions.

Liechtenstein: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Lithuania: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Lebanon: Holders of diplomatic, official, and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for tourism purposes or transit through Turkey, with a total residence period in Turkey, valid from the first entry date, not exceeding 90 days within every 6 months.

Luxembourg: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Hungary: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days within every 180 days. Hungarian citizens can make visafree entries for stays of up to 90 days every 180 days with a valid national identity card.

Madagascar: Official and ordinary passports require visas.

Macau Sar: Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Malawi: Official and ordinary passports require visas.

Maldives: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports require visas and can obtain multiple entry visas for stays of up to 90 days online via our website or from our diplomatic missions.

Malaysia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Mali: Diplomatic passport holders of Mali are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Official/service and ordinary passport holders of Mali require visas.

Malta: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days every 180 days.

Marshall Islands: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Mauritius: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain multiple entry visas for stays of up to 30 days online via our website or can be issued multiple entry visas for stays of up to 90 days by our diplomatic missions. In addition, multiple entry visas for stays of up to 90 days are issued resolutely by our diplomatic missions.

Mexico: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourist or official purposes and transit. Service/official and ordinary passport holders require visas and can obtain multiple entry visas for stays of up to 90 days from our diplomatic missions. In addition, they can obtain singleentry eVisas for stays of up to 30 days free of charge online via our website.

Egypt: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports require visas and can obtain singleentry eVisas for stays of up to 30 days online via our website, provided they have a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from the USA, UK, Ireland, and are travelling with Turkish Airlines or Egypt Air. In addition, holders of ordinary passports who are under 20 years old or over 45 years old can obtain singleentry eVisas for stays of up to 30 days online via our website.

Micronesia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Mongolia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Moldova: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Total stay cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days.

Monaco: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Mauritania: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports require visas, and entry visas are issued by our diplomatic missions for a maximum of 15 days, while transit visas are issued for a maximum of 7 days.

Mozambique: Holders of ordinary passports require visas. Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visas provided they have a valid passport for at least 6 months and stay for no more than 90 days within every 180 days.

Myanmar: Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements; entry visas are issued for a maximum stay of 30 days, and transit visas for a maximum of 15 days. Holders of ordinary passports are also subject to visa requirements; approval is required.

Namibia: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa requirements for 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Nauru: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports receive entry visas for a maximum stay of 15 days, and transit visas for a maximum of 7 days, issued by our diplomatic missions.

Nepal: Official passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of official passports receive entry visas for a maximum stay of up to 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports are also subject to visa requirements; approval is required. Holders of ordinary passports receive entry visas for up to 15 days without approval, and transit visas for a maximum of 7 days, issued by our diplomatic missions. Holders of valid Schengen or US, UK, Ireland visas or residence permits are eligible to apply for singleentry visas up to 30 days online as eVisas, under certain conditions.

Niger: Holders of ordinary passports of Niger citizens are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic and service passport holders of Niger citizens are exempt from visas for 90 days every 180 days.

Nigeria: Holders of official/service and ordinary passports of Nigerian citizens are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic passport holders of Nigerian citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Nicaragua: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Norway: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Additionally, until December 31, 2022, Norwegian citizens traveling to our country for tourism purposes can enter visafree for stays up to 90 days every 180 days using their biometric national identity cards.

Central African Republic: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Uzbekistan: Holders of diplomatic and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Other official passport holders are subject to visa requirements.

Pakistan: Holders of official passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements; approval is required. Additionally, holders of valid Schengen, UK, or US visas can obtain singleentry visas for up to 30 days online as eVisas.

Republic Of Palau: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements, and entry visas are issued for a maximum stay of 30 days by our diplomatic missions.

Panama: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days, not exceeding 90 days within the last 180 days.

Papua New Guinea: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports receive entry visas for a maximum stay of 15 days, and transit visas for a maximum of 7 days, issued by our diplomatic missions.

Paraguay: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Peru: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days, not exceeding 90 days within the last 180 days.

Poland: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Polish citizens can enter Turkey visafree using their valid national identity cards for tourism purposes.

Portugal: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Romania: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Holders of identity cards of Romanian citizens are exempt from visas for tourism purposes for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Rwanda: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Russian Federation: Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visas for tourist and business trips not exceeding 60 days. Service passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 30 days every 180 days, not exceeding 90 days.

Saint Kitts (St. Christopher) And Nevis: Diplomatic, official/service, and ordinary passport holders of St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Nevis citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days.

Saint Lucia: Holders of official passports are exempt from visas for 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain multiple entry visas for stays up to 90 days online as eVisas or from our diplomatic missions.

Saint Vincent And The Grenadines: Holders of official passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain multiple entry visas for stays up to 90 days as eVisas online or through our diplomatic missions, or by affixing a stamp at our border crossings.

San Marino: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Sao Tome And Principe: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Senegal: Diplomatic passport holders of Senegal citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Official/service and ordinary passport holders of Senegal citizens are subject to visa requirements. Holders of valid Schengen or US, UK, Ireland visas or residence permits are eligible to apply for single entry visas up to 30 days online as eVisas, under certain conditions.

Seychelles: Diplomatic, official, and ordinary passport holders of Seychelles citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Serbia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Sierra Leone: Holders of ordinary passports of Sierra Leone citizens are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic and service passport holders of Sierra Leone citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Singapore: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Slovakia: Holders of ordinary and official passports are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every entry. Total stay cannot exceed 90 days within the last 180 days.

Slovenia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Solomon Islands: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports receive entry visas for a maximum stay of 15 days, and transit visas for a maximum of 7 days, issued by our diplomatic missions.

Somalia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Sri Lanka: Holders of official passports are subject to visa requirements; entry visas are issued for a maximum stay of 30 days by our diplomatic missions. Holders of ordinary passports are also subject to visa requirements; approval is required.

Sudan: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for tourism purposes or transit through Turkey for up to 90 days. Other official and ordinary passport holders are subject to visa requirements.

Suriname: Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements and can obtain single entry visas for up to 30 days online as eVisas.

Syria: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements; approval is required.

Saudi Arabia: Holders of official and ordinary passports of Saudi Arabia citizens are exempt from visas for tourism purposes for stays up to 90 days every 180 days.

Chile: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Tajikistan: Holders of ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Service passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 60 days every 180 days. Service passport holders and their family members are exempt from visas during their official duties.

Tanzania: Diplomatic and service passport holders of Tanzanian citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports of Tanzanian citizens are subject to visa requirements.

Thailand: Holders of official passports are exempt from visas for 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 30 days.

Taiwan: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain singleentry visas for up to 30 days online as eVisas, under certain conditions.

Togo: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days every 180 days. Holders of ordinary and other official passports are subject to visa requirements.

Tonga: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Trinidad And Tobago: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Tunisia: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visas for 90 days.

Tuvalu: Holders of official and ordinary passports are subject to visa requirements.

Turkmenistan: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports require a visa.

Uganda: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for 90 days. Official and ordinary passport holders require a visa.

Ukraine: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days within every 180 days. Ukrainian citizens can enter Turkey visafree with a valid biometric identity card, provided they travel from Ukraine to Turkey.

Oman: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days within every 180 days for tourism purposes.

Uruguay: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days.

Jordan: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days.

Vanuatu: Holders of official and ordinary passports require a visa. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain entry visas for up to 15 days from our diplomatic missions, and transit visas for up to 7 days.

Vatican: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days.

Venezuela: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days.

Vietnam: Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports require a visa and must meet specific conditions. Holders of valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries, USA, UK, or Ireland can obtain a singleentry visa for up to 30 days via eVisa from the online portal.

Yemen: Holders of diplomatic and official passports are exempt from visa for 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports require a visa. Holders of valid visas or residence permits from Schengen countries, USA, UK, or Ireland can obtain a singleentry visa for up to 30 days via eVisa from the online portal.

New Zealand: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for 90 days within every 180 days.

Greece: Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within every 180 days.

Zambia: Holders of diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within every 180 days. Holders of ordinary passports require a visa.

Zimbabwe: Holders of official and ordinary passports require a visa.