Turkey Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | See below |
Passports
Many Europeans can enter Turkey with a valid ID card tourism purposes. These countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Malta, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine.
United Kingdom: Passports must be valid for at least 150 days beyond the entry date.
General requirements: Foreigners wishing to enter Turkey should carry a passport with an expiration date at least six months beyond the duration of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption, or residence permit. However, travellers should check the specific requirements applicable before travelling.
Visas
Nationals of many countries can enter Turkey without a visa. These include citizens from EU countries (except Cyprus), Americans, British, and Canadians.
For those who need a visa, Turkey has introduced an e-Visa scheme allowing nationals of specific countries to apply for their visa in advance. You can check here for elibility.
Visa Note
If you wish to climb Mount Ararat, you will need to apply for a permit for your expedition, in addition to any other types of visa which may be necessary.
Types and Cost
The cost of a Turkey e-Visa varies depending on the applicant's nationality.
Validity
e-Visa: from 30 to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Transit
Most travellers transiting through Turkey under specific conditions do not require a transit visa. However, citizens of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, India, Yemen, Cameroon, Mauritania, Nepal and Somalia must obtain an electronic airport transit visa when traveling to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, or Venezuela via Istanbul Airport. It's essential to verify the latest transit visa requirements before traveling, as policies can change.
Application to
e-Visa: Apply online https://dtvgroup.com.tr at least 48 hours before departure.
Others: Apply at the nearest consulate or embassy.
Working days
The e-Visa is usually processed within minutes, but occasional delays may occur due to technical issues or additional verification requirements.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in the USA
Telephone: (202) 612 6700 or 6740 (consular section).
Website: http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Address: NW, 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1800.
Turkish Consulate General in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7591 6900 or 09068 347 348 (recorded visa information; calls cost 60p per minute).
Website: http://www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en
Address: , Rutland Lodge, Rutland Gardens, SW7 1BW,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1230 (visas).
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7393 0202
Website: http://london.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Address: , 43 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PA,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1730 (appointment only).
