Türkiye (Turkey) Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Visa, Passport Rules

Do you need a visa or travel authorization?

Passport	What you need	Maximum stay
U.S. citizens	No visa needed Ordinary passports.	90 days in any 180-day period
British citizens	No visa needed British citizen passports only; other British passport types need a visa from a Turkish mission.	90 days in any 180-day period
Canadians	No visa needed Ordinary passports. The Government of Canada says business visitors need a visa; check with a Turkish mission.	90 days in any 180-day period
Australians	No visa needed	90 days in any 180-day period
EU citizens	No visa needed Visa-free for ordinary passports of every EU country except the Republic of Cyprus. Some (such as Bulgaria and Romania) can enter with a national ID card. Different for: CY (evisa), RO (visa free), BG (visa free). Use the trip check for your country.	90 days

Passport rules

Your passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay, which for a 90-day visit means at least 150 days from the day you enter.

Blank pages: 1 (GOV.UK advice).

EU citizens: Your passport must be valid when you arrive.

Airlines check this at check-in. If your passport is close to the limit, renew it first: see the 6-month passport rule explained.

Changing planes in Türkiye

Except for Australians, we couldn’t confirm Türkiye’s airside transit rule from an official page; these passports are visa-free anyway, so a connection that enters the country follows the entry rules.

U.S. citizens, British citizens, Canadians and EU citizens: Not confirmed.
Australians: Nothing extra if you stay airside. Türkiye’s visa exemption for Australians explicitly covers transit.

More: Do I need a transit visa?

Good to know

Visa-free entry is for tourism; Türkiye’s foreign ministry describes British and Australian exemptions as “touristic”. Business travelers should check with a Turkish embassy or consulate.

Official links

Watch for look-alike sites. Use only the official addresses above. Sites that “process” your application charge extra for the same official form. How to spot a fake visa site.

Where official sources differ

Purpose of visit: Türkiye’s foreign ministry says “touristic purposes” for some nationalities, while UK and Australian advice include business and Canada says a business visa is required. Türkiye’s own wording takes precedence.

Official sources

Visa Information For Foreigners - Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs · United States of America: Official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period. · checked 2026-10-29
Entry requirements - Turkey travel advice - GOV.UK (updated 27 October 2026) · If you hold a British citizen passport, you can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism · checked 2026-10-29
Travel advice and advisories for Türkiye - travel.gc.ca (last updated 29 September 2026) · Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period · checked 2026-10-29
Türkiye Travel Advice & Safety - Smartraveller (updated 30 October 2026 AEST) · Australians holding ordinary passports who wish to visit Türkiye don't need a visa for tourism, business or transit purposes if staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period. · checked 2026-10-29

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