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Türkiye Visa-Free Entry: 90 Days in 180 for the UK, US, EU, China and Others

Who enters Türkiye without a visa according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the 90-days-in-180 countries, Russia's 60 days, the 30-day rule for Thailand and Indonesia, China's exemption since 2 January 2026, and the passport validity rule.

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What This Means for You

If your passport is British, American, Canadian, Australian, European, Japanese, Korean, Saudi, Brazilian or now Chinese, you need nothing but a passport valid five months beyond arrival, and you can spend 90 days in Türkiye in any 180. Do not buy an e-Visa from a third-party site; your nationality does not need one.

Overview

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists, country by country, whether ordinary passport holders need a visa for Türkiye. For the exempt majority the rule is 90 days in any 180-day period: a rolling total, counted across all visits, not a fresh 90 days per trip.

Exempt for 90 days in any 180 (ordinary passports): The United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia (tourism and transit), New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Romania and the rest of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Morocco, Iran, Ukraine, Lebanon (90 days within six months from first entry, tourism and transit), and the People's Republic of China since 2 January 2026.

Other periods: Russia, 60 days for tourism and business. Thailand, 30 days. Indonesia, 30 days per entry within 90 in any 180.

Recently changed: The United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom were e-Visa countries until 2023 and 2024 and are now exempt; the ministry's entries use the 90-in-180 wording for all four. China moved from e-Visa to exempt on 2 January 2026.

The passport rule: Since 1 January 2015 foreigners must carry a passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay of their visa or exemption. For a 90-day exempt visitor that is 150 days beyond arrival, the figure the UK government gives its citizens, and the ministry advises six months to be safe. One blank page is needed.

What the exemption covers: Tourism, visiting friends and family, and for most countries business meetings; the ministry's wording varies, and Lebanon's and Australia's are limited to tourism and transit. Work, study, journalism and any stay beyond the period need a visa or residence permit.

Border practice: Entry is stamped on arrival at airports; at land borders the UK government advises making sure officials stamp and date the passport, because an unstamped entry can later be treated as an overstay.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ordinary passport from a country the ministry lists as exempt
  • Purpose within the exemption: tourism, visits, and for most countries business meetings; not work or study
  • Fewer than 90 days already spent in Türkiye in the preceding 180 (60 for Russians; 30 per visit for Thais and Indonesians)
  • Passport valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay, with a blank page

Required Documents

Passport

Required

Valid for at least 60 days beyond the end of the permitted stay; 150 days beyond arrival for a 90-day visit

Return or onward ticket

Optional

Evidence of departure within the exempt period

Accommodation and funds

Optional

Booking and means of support, asked at the officer's discretion

Application Steps

1

Check the ministry's entry for your country

The Visa Information for Foreigners page states the rule for every nationality in one line.

2

Count your days

Ninety in any rolling 180 for most exempt countries. Add up every day spent in Türkiye in the last six months.

3

Check the passport dates

Expiry at least 150 days after arrival for a 90-day visit, and a blank page.

4

Get stamped

Automatic at airports; at land borders, ask for the stamp.

Visa Fees

TypeAmountNote
Visa-free entry$0No fee
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Common Reasons for Refusal

Understanding these can help you strengthen your application

  • 1Over the 90-days-in-180 total
  • 2Passport expiring within 60 days of the end of the permitted stay
  • 3Purpose outside the exemption, such as work
  • 4Previous overstay or entry ban

If your application is refused: You will receive a letter explaining the reason. In most cases, you can reapply immediately with a stronger application addressing the concerns raised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 90 days in 180 per visit or in total?

In total. The ministry's wording for the UK, US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Poland, Portugal and Ireland is "up to 90 days in any 180-day period", a rolling count across visits. Leaving and returning does not reset it.

Are Chinese citizens visa-free for Türkiye?

Yes, since 2 January 2026, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, per the ministry. Before that date they used the e-Visa.

Are Russians visa-free for Türkiye?

Yes, for up to 60 days for tourism and business, per the ministry, which is shorter than the 90 days most exempt nationalities get.

How long can Thais and Indonesians stay in Türkiye?

Thirty days per visit. Indonesia's entry adds that visits may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

Is Saudi Arabia visa-free for Türkiye?

Yes. Saudi ordinary and official passport holders are exempt for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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Processing Time

None: stamped at the border
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Important

Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate website before applying.

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Official Sources

This information is based on the following official sources. Always verify with these sources before submitting applications.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa Information for Foreigners

The official per-country statement of who is exempt, who may use the e-Visa and on what conditions, and who needs a sticker visa.

mfa.gov.tr
GOV.UK — Türkiye entry requirements

Ninety days in any 180 for British citizens, passport valid 150 days beyond arrival with one blank page, and the land-border stamp rule.

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