- UK, US, Canada, Australia
- No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days
- Most EU countries
- No visa for up to 90 days
- Passport validity
- At least 60 days beyond your stay; 6 months advised
- Official e-Visa site
- evisa.gov.tr only
Citizens of the UK, the United States, Canada and Australia can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and citizens of most EU countries for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the end of your stay, so at least 150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay; the Turkish foreign ministry advises 6 months. Nationalities that need a visa can often apply online, but only on the official site, evisa.gov.tr. Rules change, so check the Turkish foreign ministry’s visa page before you book.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
For tourism, with an ordinary passport, according to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (checked October 2026):
| Passport | Visa for tourism? | How long |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Up to 90 days in any 180 days |
| United States | No | Up to 90 days in any 180 days |
| Canada | No | Up to 90 days in any 180 days |
| Australia | No | Up to 90 days in any 180 days |
| Germany, France and most EU countries | No | Up to 90 days |
| Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) | No | Up to 90 days in 180 days |
| Russia | No | Up to 60 days |
Other nationalities have different rules, and some depend on age or on holding a visa for the Schengen area, the US, the UK or Ireland. Check your own passport on the ministry’s page. British passports other than full British citizen passports, such as BN(O), need a visa from a Turkish consulate.
How much passport validity do I need?
- The legal minimum: your passport must be valid for at least 60 days after the last day of your permitted stay. For a 90-day stay, that means at least 150 days on the day you arrive.
- The safe choice: the ministry advises at least 6 months from your arrival date, and some airlines check this at departure.
- Citizens of some European countries can enter with a national identity card instead of a passport; check whether yours is one of them.
How does the Turkish e-Visa work?
- Apply only on the official site, evisa.gov.tr. Other websites that look official charge extra fees for the same visa.
- The e-Visa is for tourism and business trips. Work and study visas are issued by Turkish consulates.
- Print the e-Visa or keep it on your phone, and check that the passport number on it matches your passport.
Arriving in Istanbul
- Have your return or onward ticket and your hotel address ready; officers may ask.
- Medicines: carry them in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
- Cash: if you carry a large amount, check Turkish customs rules on declaring it.
- Do not overstay. Staying longer than allowed can lead to a fine and a ban on future entry.
- From the airport to Nişantaşı, see our airport guide; for mobile data on arrival, eSIM for Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do UK citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No. British citizens with a full British passport can visit Turkey for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No. US citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long must my passport be valid for Turkey?
At least 60 days beyond the end of your stay: 150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay. The Turkish foreign ministry advises 6 months.
Where do I apply for a Turkish e-Visa?
Only on the official government site, evisa.gov.tr. Other sites that look official add their own fees.
Can I extend my stay in Turkey?
A visa-free stay cannot simply be extended. For a longer stay you need a residence permit, which you apply for before your permitted period ends. Overstaying can lead to a fine and an entry ban.