TurkeyEntry and visas

Turkey entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Turkey in advance: the stay is 30 to 90 days depending on the passport. Citizens of Armenia apply for an e-visa online in advance. Citizens of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa-free	60 days	Tourist and business trips only.Source: Turkish MFA
Belarus	Visa-free	30 days	No more than 90 days in total within one year.Source: Turkish MFA
Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days	A biometric ID card is accepted when travelling directly from Ukraine.Source: Turkish MFA
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Uzbekistan	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	90 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Tajikistan	Visa required	90 days in any 180 days	The visa is issued by the Turkish embassy via a visa centre; 90 days in 180 is the maximum for any visa.Source: Embassy in Dushanbe
Turkmenistan	Visa required	—	The visa is issued by the Turkish embassy; the length of stay depends on the visa.Sources: Turkish MFA, Embassy in Ashgabat
Armenia	e-Visa	—	The e-Visa is issued at evisa.gov.tr.Source: Turkish MFA
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days	A national ID card is accepted for entry.Source: Turkish MFA
Moldova	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	The 180-day period runs from the first entry.Source: Turkish MFA
Israel	Visa-free	90 days	Source: Turkish MFA
EU countries	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Except Cyprus: its citizens need a visa (e-Visa or consulate); border visas stopped on 2 Jan 2026.Source: Turkish MFA
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Tourism only.Source: Turkish MFA
United States	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Canada	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Turkish MFA
Serbia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	For tourism and transit; the six-month period runs from the first entry.Source: Turkish MFA
Australia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	For tourism and transit.Source: Turkish MFA

RussiaVisa-free
60 days. Tourist and business trips only.
Source: Turkish MFA
BelarusVisa-free
30 days. No more than 90 days in total within one year.
Source: Turkish MFA
UkraineVisa-free
90 days. A biometric ID card is accepted when travelling directly from Ukraine.
Source: Turkish MFA
KazakhstanVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Turkish MFA
UzbekistanVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Turkish MFA
KyrgyzstanVisa-free
90 days
Source: Turkish MFA
TajikistanVisa required
90 days in any 180 days. The visa is issued by the Turkish embassy via a visa centre; 90 days in 180 is the maximum for any visa.
Source: Embassy in Dushanbe
TurkmenistanVisa required
The visa is issued by the Turkish embassy; the length of stay depends on the visa.
Sources: Turkish MFA, Embassy in Ashgabat
Armeniae-Visa
The e-Visa is issued at evisa.gov.tr.
Source: Turkish MFA
AzerbaijanVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Turkish MFA
GeorgiaVisa-free
90 days. A national ID card is accepted for entry.
Source: Turkish MFA
MoldovaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. The 180-day period runs from the first entry.
Source: Turkish MFA
IsraelVisa-free
90 days
Source: Turkish MFA
EU countriesVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. Except Cyprus: its citizens need a visa (e-Visa or consulate); border visas stopped on 2 Jan 2026.
Source: Turkish MFA
United KingdomVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. Tourism only.
Source: Turkish MFA
United StatesVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Turkish MFA
CanadaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Turkish MFA
SerbiaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. For tourism and transit; the six-month period runs from the first entry.
Source: Turkish MFA
AustraliaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. For tourism and transit.
Source: Turkish MFA

Sources: Turkish Foreign Ministry — visa information by country · Turkish Embassy in Dushanbe — visa application guide (PDF) · Turkish Embassy in Ashgabat — visas for nationals of Turkmenistan

What is checked at the border

Your passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay.
Health insurance covering the whole stay — this also applies to visa-exempt visitors.
A clear purpose of the trip that you can back up.
Enough money for the whole stay; the law sets no fixed amount.
Unpaid debts from a previous visa or residence-permit overstay lead to refusal of entry.

How to extend your stay

To stay beyond the visa-free period you need a residence permit, applied for online via the e-ikamet system.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying by more than 10 days is grounds for removal, and removed foreigners are banned from entry for up to 5 years. The overstay fine depends on nationality and length of the overstay.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Turkey?

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Armenia apply for an e-visa in advance. Citizens of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan get a visa from a consulate before the trip.

How long can I stay in Turkey without a visa?

60 days for citizens of Russia. 30 days for citizens of Belarus. 90 days for citizens of Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Israel. 90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.

Can the stay be extended?

To stay beyond the visa-free period you need a residence permit, applied for online via the e-ikamet system.

What happens if I overstay?

Overstaying by more than 10 days is grounds for removal, and removed foreigners are banned from entry for up to 5 years. The overstay fine depends on nationality and length of the overstay.

What is checked on entry to Turkey?

Your passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay. Health insurance covering the whole stay — this also applies to visa-exempt visitors. A clear purpose of the trip that you can back up. Enough money for the whole stay; the law sets no fixed amount. Unpaid debts from a previous visa or residence-permit overstay lead to refusal of entry.

How can I stay in Turkey longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: short-term residence permit for tourism or business connections (up to 2 years at a time), residence permit for owners of residential property in Türkiye, investor residence permit (no employment in Türkiye), up to 5 years, family residence permit, student residence permit, work permit (counts as a residence permit).

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.