Turkish Passport Visa Guide

Turkish citizens can obtain a visa at the gate at Hurghada Airport. Fee is $25 (cash or card). A passport must have at least 6 months validity. The e-Visa option is also available, which is more practical for those who want to apply in advance.

Visa can be obtained at the door, 25 USD. e-Visa is also valid.

Visa can be obtained at the door, 25 USD. e-Visa is also valid.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Turkish citizens go to Mauritius without a visa — stay for up to 60 days. Before boarding the plane, you need to fill out the free 'Mauritius All-in-One Travel Authorization' form online; Passport, return ticket and hotel reservation information are required. Confirmation comes via e-mail within 48 hours.

Visa-free for up to 60 days. Online pre-approval form (Travel Authorization) required, free.

Visa-free for up to 60 days. Online pre-approval form required, free.

Visa-free, 60 days as per mutual agreement.

Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A passport stamp at the entry point is sufficient, no prior application is required.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a service passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Turkish passports enter Seychelles without a visa. A 90-day Visitor's Permit is given at the door. Prerequisite: passport valid for at least 6 months, return ticket, hotel reservation, financial capability of 150 USD per day. Online pre-flight approval (TASS — Travel Authorization System Seychelles) mandatory since 2023: $10 fee, apply up to 90 days in advance, email confirmation arrives in 24-72 hours.

Same conditions for special (green) passport: 90 days visa-free, TASS pre-approval mandatory.

Service (gray) passport visa-free 90 days, TASS pre-approval required.

Diplomatic (black) passport visa-free for 90 days, TASS pre-approval required.

Turkish citizens can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days. The passport must be valid for at least 30 days from the date of entry into the country and must have at least 2 blank pages. A return or continuation ticket is required. South Africa is working on a new digital permit system (Electronic Travel Authorization); Once implemented, the application will be made online — check dha.gov.za before you travel.

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days.

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days.

Visa-free, 30 days as per mutual agreement.

Turkish passport holders can obtain a visa at the gate when entering Tanzania/Zanzibar. Single entry is 50 USD, double entry is 100 USD. Alternatively online e-Visa (recommended, no queue): https://eservices.immigration.go.tz application, approval in 7-10 days, $50. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory only if you are transiting from yellow fever risk countries such as Tanzania/Kenya/Ethiopia/Uganda — it is not required if you are coming directly from Türkiye.

Visa at the door: 50 USD or e-Visa. Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory if in transit.

Visa at the door: 50 USD or e-Visa.

Visa exemption may be available at the door, confirmation through the embassy is recommended.

Turkish ordinary (maroon) passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. They may ask for a return ticket and proof of accommodation.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a service passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Turkish ordinary (maroon) passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a service passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

US B1/B2 tourist visa required. Application fee is 185 USD. Interview appointments can be made 6-12 months later, early application is required.

There is no visa exemption for the green passport for the USA, normal visa procedure applies.

Travel with a visa is also required for officials.

An A-1/A-2 diplomatic visa is required.

Turkish citizens with maroon passports can enter Azerbaijan without a visa. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days. A passport valid for 6 months is sufficient for entry.

Green passport holders can enter without a visa.

Gray passport holders can enter without a visa.

Diplomatic passport holders can enter without a visa.

Turkish ordinary (maroon) passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa. You have the right to stay up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Return ticket and hotel reservations may be requested at check-in. Note: Visa-free entry to Hong Kong is not valid for mainland China, a separate visa is required for China.

Visa-free entry with a special (green) passport. Stay up to 90 days.

Visa-free.

Visa-free.

Turkish ordinary passport holders can go to India with e-Visa. Online application is made through indianvisaonline.gov.in, fee is USD 25-80, processing takes 3-5 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Special (green) passport and e-Visa are required. Online application is made through the same process.

Service passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport holders can enter Bali by obtaining a visa on arrival. A 30-day visa is obtained at the airport by paying 500,000 IDR (~32 USD). It can be extended for another 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months, return ticket must be shown.

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days with a service passport.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Japan visa required. Consular application processing time: 5-7 business days. Hotel + flight + insurance is mandatory.

Visa-free with diplomatic and service passports.

Visa-free.

Visa-free.

Turkish ordinary (maroon) passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A return or continuation ticket and sufficient financial resources may be required.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a service passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Turkish passport holders receive a visa at the gate at Velana International Airport. 30 days free. Conditions: Passport valid for 6 months, return ticket, hotel reservation, IMUGA online travel notification form (filled in 96 hours before arrival).

30 days free visa at the door. IMUGA form is mandatory.

30 days free visa at the door. IMUGA form is mandatory.

30 days free visa at the door. IMUGA form is mandatory.

Singapore e-visa required. 3-5 business day processing time with online application. Hotel reservations, flight tickets and bank statements are required.

Visa-free entry with a special (green) passport. Stay up to 90 days.

Visa-free.

Visa-free.

30 days visa-free with K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). Online application, approval within 72 hours, validity 2 years.

90 days visa-free with a special passport.

Visa-free with service passport.

Visa-free with diplomatic passport.

Turkish ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. Return ticket and passport valid for at least 6 months are required.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a special (green) passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a service passport.

Visa-free for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.

Visa-free for Turkish citizens for up to 90 days. A valid passport is sufficient. It is recommended that the passport be valid for at least 6 months.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Austria is included in the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is required for ordinary (burgundy) passport holders. Applications are made through VFS Global Austria Turkey. During busy periods, an appointment should be made 4-6 weeks in advance. Required documents: Passport not less than 6 months old, 35x45mm biometric photo, bank statement, hotel reservation, flight ticket reservation, travel insurance (at least 30,000 EUR guarantee), business letter or student certificate. Visa fee 90 EUR + VFS service fee.

Special (green) passport holders can enter Schengen countries without a visa. It is sufficient for the passport to be valid for at least 6 months and to have a return ticket.

Service (gray) passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

Diplomatic (black) passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

Schengen visa required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Application for VFS Global or TLScontact through the Belgian embassy.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Mutual agreement.

Republic of Türkiye ordinary passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 days. It is sufficient for the passport to be valid for at least 3 months before the end of the trip. You may be asked for a return ticket and accommodation document at the border.

Green passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Gray passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Black passport holders are visa-free, by mutual agreement.

Bulgaria is a member of the EU but not yet a full Schengen member. A visa is required for Turkish ordinary passport holders. Two options: Entry is possible with a Bulgarian national visa or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa (except type D). Application through the Bulgarian Consulate in Türkiye or VFS Global.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days in 180 days. Problem-free for green passport holders.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Croatia joins Schengen in 2023. Ordinary (burgundy) passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa. Application is made through VFS Global or iData. If you have an existing Schengen visa, you do not need to get an additional Croatian visa.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Diplomatic passport holders can enter without a visa.

Schengen visa required. The application is made through VFS Global or iData brokerage firm. The wait for an appointment may take up to 4-8 weeks.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Schengen visa required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. VFS Global application through the Danish embassy/consulate.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Mutual agreement.

England (and Scotland) are not in the Schengen area, separate visas are required. The Standard Visitor Visa application is made online, then biometric data is collected at the TLScontact visa center. The processing time is 3-4 weeks on average. Even if you have a Schengen visa, you cannot enter the UK.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

France Schengen visa required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Application via VFS Global France Turkey — appointment, biometrics and documents. Average processing time is 15 business days, but during peak season (March-May) it can take up to 4-6 weeks. Visa fee 90 EUR + VFS service fee.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye can enter Georgia without a visa and stay up to 1 year (365 days). Only a passport is sufficient, it has a validity of 6 months.

Visa-free entry, up to 365 days.

Visa-free entry, up to 365 days.

Visa-free entry is subject to mutual agreement.

Schengen visa required. The application is made through the iData brokerage firm. The wait for an appointment may take up to 4-8 weeks.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Schengen visa. 90 days in 180 days. Apply through the Greek consulate or VFS Global.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free.

Visa-free.

Schengen visa required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Apply through the Hungarian embassy or VFS Global.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Iceland is a Schengen member, a Schengen visa is required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Iceland does not have a consulate in Türkiye — applications are made through the Danish Embassy, ​​applications are received at VFS Global Denmark Turkey offices. There are application centers in Istanbul and Ankara.

Visa-free in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Ireland is NOT in the Schengen area, it has its own visa system. Maroon passport holders must apply for an Irish visa online. Biometric data is received through the VFS Global visa centre. The average processing time is 4-8 weeks. You can stay up to 90 days with a Short Stay 'C' visa.

For green passport holders, verify the current status of the Irish visa with the Irish Embassy. Visa exemption agreements may vary.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Schengen visa. 90 days in 180 days. VFS Global application through the Italian consulate.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free.

Visa-free.

Malta is a member of the Schengen Agreement. Schengen visa is mandatory for Republic of Türkiye ordinary passport holders. The application is taken before the appointment, the documents include hotel reservation, flight ticket, travel insurance (at least 30 thousand EUR guarantee), bank statement and invitation. The visa is issued within 15 working days, the period may be extended during the peak season (May-September).

Visa exemption is available for green passport (special) holders for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months before returning from travel.

Gray passport (service) holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within the scope of duty.

Diplomatic passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

Visa-free like Montenegrin citizens. Accommodation for up to 90 days within 180 days. The passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the last entry date. You get a stamp at the border.

Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Schengen visa required. The application is made through the iData brokerage firm. The wait for an appointment may take up to 4-8 weeks.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Visa-free travel to North Macedonia for Republic of Türkiye ordinary passport holders. Right to stay up to 90 days in 180 days. The validity of the passport must be at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Special (green) passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Service (grey) passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Diplomatic passport holders are visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Norway is part of the Schengen Agreement (not a member of the EU but in the Schengen area). A Schengen visa is required for Turkish ordinary passports. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Application via VFS Global Norway Turkey, appointment required. Average processing time is 15 business days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Schengen visa required. Application is made through VFS Global. The waiting time for an appointment may take up to 3-6 weeks depending on the season. Travel insurance and proof of accommodation required.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Schengen visa required. Max 90 days stay in 180 days. Application can be made through the Portuguese Consulate or VFS Global. Processing time 2-4 weeks; Due to the busy summer months, we recommend that you make an appointment 6-8 weeks in advance.

The right to stay visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

The right to stay visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free within the framework of mutual agreement.

Romania has been included in the air and sea borders section of Schengen since March 2024. A Schengen visa is required for Turkish ordinary passport holders. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Application through VFS Global Romania or the Romanian embassy.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days. Passport validity period should not be less than 6 months.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Turkish ordinary passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days. At the border, you may be asked for a return ticket, accommodation information and proof of sufficient financial means.

Special passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Service passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Diplomatic passport holders are visa-free, by mutual agreement.

Schengen visa required. Max 90 days stay in 180 days. Consular application, 2-4 weeks processing time.

The right to stay visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

The right to stay visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free within the framework of mutual agreement.

Sweden is a Schengen member, a Schengen visa is required for a regular passport. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Applications are accepted through VFS Global Sweden Turkey — Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir centers are open. The average processing time is 15 days, and may increase to 1 month during busy seasons. Hotel reservation, flight ticket, bank account statement and travel insurance are required.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Visa-free due to mutual agreement.

Qatar allows Turkish citizens visa-free entry. You can enter with a passport valid for 6 months, stay for 30 days and can be extended to 90 days. A stamp is printed at the airport, no prior application is required.

Visa-free entry.

Visa-free entry.

Visa-free entry.

UAE e-visa required. It can be easily obtained in 3-5 business days via the internet or the airline you are flying with (THY, Pegasus, Emirates). The fee is approximately 90-110 USD.

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Gray passport holders can enter without a visa.

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

Turkish ordinary passport holders must apply for eVisa (ETA - Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601) to go to Australia. Apply online, processing time is usually 24-72 hours. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Fee: 20 AUD.

Special (green) passport holders must also apply for ETA. Online transaction, 20 AUD fee.

Service passport holders must apply for an ETA.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.