If you want to travel to Turkiye (Turkey), you need to get an e-visa but some countries are visa-waived.

Foreign visitors from many countries need a visa to enter Türkiye. Travelers who meet the Turkey e-Visa requirements can apply online in a few minutes.

The online visa for Turkey is the quickest and most convenient option for travelers. The application is 100% online and travelers receive the approved permit in less than 48h. Applicants can also obtain the visa in 1 hour with the priority service.

Full information about Turkish visa requirements is provided below.

Türkiye Entry Requirements: Do I Need a Visa for Turkey?

Travelers from many countries need a visa to enter Turkey. Citizens of over 50 nations can get an electronic visa: Türkiye e-Visa applicants do not need to visit an embassy or consulate.

Tourists who meet the e-Visa requirements are granted either a single or multiple entry visa, depending on their nationality. The maximum length of stay with the e-Visa varies from 30 to 90 days.

Some nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free for limited periods. These passport holders are called visa-exempt.

Turkey Visa Policy: Who is Eligible for Turkey e-Visa?

Türkiye’s visa policy places foreign visitors into 3 groups, depending on their nationality.

  • Visa-free countries
  • Countries eligible for the eVisa
  • Sticker visa required countries

The visa requirements for different countries are provided below.

Multiple-entry visa for Türkiye

Travelers from the countries listed below can get a multiple-entry online visa for Turkey, provided they meet the other e-Visa requirements. They can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days, or 30 days in some cases.

Single-entry visa for Turkey

Passport holders from the following countries are eligible for a single-entry e-Visa for Türkiye. They can stay for up to 30 days.

Special conditions for the Turkey e-Visa

Foreigners from some countries eligible for the single-entry visa need to meet one or more of these special Turkey e-Visa requirements:

  • Valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Electronic visas and e-residence permits are not accepted.
  • Travel with an airline approved by the Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Hold a hotel reservation
  • Have evidence of adequate financial means ($50 a day)

Travelers must check all the requirements for their country of citizenship.

Nationalities allowed to enter Türkiye without a visa

Not all foreigners require a visa for Turkey. Visitors from some countries can enter without a visa for a limited time.

Some nationalities allowed to enter Türkiye without a visa are:

  • All EU citizens
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Russia
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

Visa-free visits range from 30 days to 90 days per 180-day period, depending on nationality.

Only tourism activities are permitted without a visa. For all other purposes, the relevant entry permit must be obtained.

Nationalities that do not meet Turkey e-Visa requirements

Passport holders from these countries cannot apply for a Turkey visa online. As they do not meet the Turkey e-Visa eligibility requirements, they must apply for a traditional visa through a diplomatic mission:

  • Cuba
  • Guyana
  • Kiribati
  • Laos
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • North Korea
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • South Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu

Travelers from these countries should contact the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate to make a visa appointment.

More details please click here -> Online Visa Application