Quick answer
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, passport type and purpose of travel. US and Canadian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other passport holders must check their own conditions before travel. Use the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs country list and, if eligible, the official e-Visa portal. Do not pay for a visa until you have checked whether you need one.
Check entry requirements before booking non-refundable travel. This guide is general travel information, not an individual immigration assessment. Official requirements for your passport and travel purpose take priority.
Who Needs an e-Visa, Who Travels Visa-Free
Visa-free tourist visits: The official US passport notice and Canadian passport notice confirm the 90-in-180-day exemption for ordinary passport holders. Do not assume that the same exemption applies to official passports, work or study.
If your passport requires a visa: Check whether you qualify for an e-Visa and whether additional conditions apply. Some travellers need a visa from a Turkish diplomatic mission instead. Nationality alone is not always enough to determine eligibility.
Check the official country list again close to departure and consult a Turkish consulate if your circumstances are unclear.
How Much It Costs and How Long You Can Stay
Visa fees, validity, permitted stay and number of entries depend on the applicant’s conditions. Read these separately on the official application; a visa’s validity period is not necessarily the number of days you may stay. Do not assume every e-Visa permits 90 days or multiple entries.
A short trip out of Türkiye does not reset a 90-days-in-180-days allowance. Count your previous stays within the relevant period and do not rely on a border run to extend your entitlement.
How to Apply, and the Scam Sites to Avoid
If you qualify, apply through evisa.gov.tr, check your passport details and entry conditions, and keep a copy of the issued document accessible offline. If you are not eligible, follow the instructions from the relevant Turkish diplomatic mission.
⚠️ Check the application website
Search advertisements and third-party services are not the government portal and may charge service fees. Verify the domain before entering passport or payment details. You can apply directly through the official portal if eligible.
What Happens If You Overstay
Overstaying your permitted stay can have immigration consequences. If you may exceed your allowance, contact the relevant Turkish immigration authority or consulate before it expires. Leaving briefly does not reset the rolling allowance, and applying for another visa does not automatically create a new right to stay.
📝 A Local’s Note
Check the official passport-validity requirements for your circumstances before travelling. Keep your passport, any required visa and relevant travel documents accessible; do not rely on airport Wi-Fi to retrieve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Check the current UK entry in the official country list, including passport type and travel purpose.
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No, US ordinary passport holders are exempt for tourist visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Other purposes and passport types require separate checks.
What is the only official Turkey e-Visa website?
evisa.gov.tr is the official e-Visa portal. Third-party services are not the government application portal.
How long can I stay in Turkey as a tourist?
Your permitted stay depends on your passport and entry conditions. Do not assume all visas or exemptions allow the same stay. Where the 90-in-180-day rule applies, short trips abroad do not reset it.
What happens if I overstay my 90 days in Turkey?
Seek official advice before your allowance expires. A border run does not reset a rolling stay allowance; consequences depend on your individual circumstances.
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Entry information checked against the official sources linked above: 11 September 2026. Recheck before departure.
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