🇺🇸USA Visa
For a Turkish traveler holding an ordinary (burgundy) passport, the United States means one thing first: a visa. There's no visa-free entry and nothing waiting at the airport counter. Before you walk the streets of New York, climb the hills of San Francisco or hit a beach in Los Angeles, you'll need an approved U.S. visa and an embassy interview behind you.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
US B1/B2 tourist visa required. Application fee is 185 USD. Interview appointments can be made 6-12 months later, early application is required.
Official application →Special (Green)
There is no visa exemption for the green passport for the USA, normal visa procedure applies.
Official application →Service (Grey)
Travel with a visa is also required for officials.
Official application →Cities to Visit in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Turkish citizens enter the U.S. without a visa?
No. A U.S. visa is mandatory for ordinary burgundy passport holders, and the same applies to service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports. Whatever your passport type, you can't board without one.
How do you get a U.S. visa?
You start with the online application, then attend an in-person interview at the embassy or consulate. Follow the exact steps and current requirements on the official site (travel.state.gov). Appointment and processing times shift with demand, so book early and confirm the latest situation straight from the official source.
Which passport lets you skip the visa for the U.S.?
None of them. Grey service and black diplomatic passports both require a visa, just like the ordinary one. Those traveling on official or diplomatic duty go through the visa track that matches their category.