Touristic Visa
It is a type of visa that foreign citizens coming to Turkey for touristic purposes must apply for. If the foreigner cannot benefit from the visa exemption, he/she must apply for a tourist visa before entering Turkey. Tourist visa application can be made from Turkish foreign representative offices abroad or through e-visa. Citizens of countries that are not subject to e-visa application should apply to the Turkish foreign representative office in their country and have a visa printed on their passports. The visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days in a 180-day period. Foreigners who do not have the opportunity to apply for an e-visa must submit a passport, photograph, documents suitable for the purpose of travel, hotel flight reservation, sufficient financial proof documents and travel health insurance during their application to the Turkish Consulate.
Commercial Visa
Foreign nationals who wish to travel to Turkey for commercial purposes and who do not benefit from visa exemption must obtain a business visa before entering the country. The application for a business visa can be made as an e-visa or through the Turkish foreign missions in the country where the person is a citizen. For applications to be made at Turkish Consulates, the applicant must submit a passport, photograph, commercial invitation from the company in Turkey and financial documents. For business visa applications in Turkey, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the planned trip must be presented.
Student Visa
People whose purpose of coming to Turkey is to engage in educational activities here should apply for a student visa before entering Turkey. The scope of education can be undergraduate, graduate or doctoral. Since the educational activities will be more than 90 days, e-visa applications cannot be made. Student visa applications must be made through the Turkish Consulates in the country of citizenship. It should be known that the visa applied for is a type of residence permit. During the application, an acceptance or invitation document from the educational institution in Turkey must also be submitted. In addition, the student should also provide proof of information on how he/she will earn a living during his/her stay in Turkey. These financial proof documents can be a bank account, a letter of commitment or a scholarship letter.
Family Reunification Visa
It is a type of visa obtained by the spouse, children under the age of 18 or dependents of a foreigner in Turkey by applying to Turkish Consulates abroad. The legal residence conditions of the foreigner living in Turkey are also evaluated in this application. Turkey family reunification visa is a type of residence permit. In other words, it gives the applicant the right to live in Turkey for more than 90 days. The application must prove that the person in Turkey has an income. In addition, this income should be able to cover the care and expenses of the family members coming to Turkey. During the application, a passport, photograph, marriage or birth certificates (if the applicant is a spouse or child) and proof of income of the person in Turkey must be submitted.
Visa for Humanitarian Reasons or Victims of Human Trafficking
These visa types are granted to individuals in exceptional cases. For visas issued for humanitarian reasons, the examination is carried out by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Turkey. They are issued in cases where it is unreasonable for the person to leave Turkey, in the best interests of the child, etc. The visa granted to victims of human trafficking is a visa granted for 30 days to persons who are or are strongly suspected to be victims of human trafficking. Both visa procedures for Turkey are carried out by the Ministry of Interior when necessary.
Turkey Visa Procedures Exemption
Visa exemption is available in cases arising from exemption agreements between the Republic of Turkey and foreign states. Visa exemption allows foreigners coming to Turkey to enter the country without the need for a visa. The countries covered by the visa exemption in Turkey are announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Citizens of the following countries can benefit from visa exemption for short-term travel to Turkey. In all cases, persons whose purpose of arrival in Turkey exceeds 90 days must apply for a residence permit appropriate to their purpose of travel.
Citizens of countries that have visa exemption through agreements to which the Republic of Turkey is a party
Foreigners with a valid residence permit or work permit as of the date of entry into Turkey
Holders of foreign stamped passports issued and valid in accordance with the Passport Law
Persons who have lost Turkish citizenship by requesting renunciation of citizenship subject to the law
Persons who will use Turkish air and sea ports due to force majeure
Persons who have arrived in the port city and will visit the port city and its surroundings for touristic purposes for a period not exceeding 72 hours
Visa Exemption Countries
| Germany | Holders of official and ordinary passports can benefit from visa exemption for 90 days in every 180 days. |
| Andora | Official and public passport holders can benefit from visa exemption for 90 days |
| Aryantin | Holders of official and public passports can travel visa-free for 90 days |
| Albania | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days. Exemption also applies for transit |
| Austria | Travel for 90 days visa-free |
| Azerbaijan | Travel for 90 days with visa exemption |
| Belarus | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days. Total length of stay cannot exceed 90 days in a 180-day period after the first entry |
| Belgium | Turkey has visa exemption for travels not exceeding 90 days in a 180-day period |
| Belize | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for a period of 90 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain an e-visa for a stay of up to 90 days |
| Bolivia | Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for travels up to 90 days |
| Bosnia Hersek | Visa exempt for up to 90 days |
| Brazil | Visa exempt for up to 90 days |
| Brunei | All passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of a personal passport must obtain an e-visa for Turkey |
| Burundi | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary and service passports can apply for a single entry e-visa for 30 days under certain conditions. |
| Algeria | Official passport holders are covered by the visa exemption for Turkey. Algerian citizens under 15 years old and over 65 years old are also exempt from visa. The rest can apply for a 30-day single entry e-visa under certain conditions. |
| Djibouti | Official passport holders are exempt from visa. If certain conditions are met, public passport holders can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa |
| Chad | Official passport holders are exempt from visa. If certain conditions are met, holders of a national passport can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa to Turkey. |
| Czechia | 90 days in 180 days, not exceeding 90 days, can benefit from visa exemption |
| China | Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Holders of a personal passport can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa. |
| Denmark | 90 days in 180 days, not exceeding 90 days, can benefit from visa exemption |
| Dominican Republic | Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Holders of a personal passport can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa. |
| Equator | 90 days in 180 days, not exceeding 90 days, can benefit from visa exemption |
| El Salvador | 90 days in 180 days, not exceeding 90 days, can benefit from visa exemption |
| Indonesia | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport can apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa. |
| Estonia | Holders of official, service, and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. (There are special requirements for visa procedures in Turkey) |
| Ethiopia | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of official and personal passports are subject to a Consular visa. |
| Morocco | Holders of official and public passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Fiji | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Public and official passport holders can obtain e-visa. |
| Ivory Coast | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Holders of official and ordinary passports can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa upon request. |
| Philippines | Resmi ve hizmet pasaport sahipleri 30 güne kadar vizeden muaftır. Umuma mahsus pasaport sahipleri istizanla 30 gün tek girişli e-vize alabilirler |
| Palestine | Diplomatic, official and holders of a public passport are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa upon request |
| Finland | Holders of diplomatic, official and personal passports are exempt from visa in Turkey for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| France | Diplomatic, official and public passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Gabon | Official, service and diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of a personal passport can apply for an e-visa |
| Gambia | Official, diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa upon request |
| Ghana | Diplomatic holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa upon request |
| Guinea | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Holders of official and ordinary passports can obtain a 30-day single-entry e-visa upon request. |
| Grenada | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa procedures in Turkey for up to 90 days. Other citizens can obtain e-visa. |
| Guatemala | Holders of diplomatic and personal passports are exempt from visa. |
| Guyana | Holders of official and diplomatic service passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Others can obtain a 15-day visa from the Consulates. |
| Republic of South Africa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Others can get e-visa. |
| Georgia | Holders of diplomatic and personal passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| South Sudan | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain a Consular visa. |
| Croatia | Diplomatic, official and public passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| India | Diplomatic, official and public passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Netherlands | Diplomatic, official and public passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Honduras | Holders of diplomatic, official and personal passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Hongkong | SAR passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. BNO passport holders can obtain an e-visa. |
| Iraq | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa. Official and public passport holders can obtain a 30-day single-entry Turkey e-visa upon request. |
| England | Holders of diplomatic, official and personal passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Iran | Holders of diplomatic, official and personal passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within 180 days. |
| Ireland | Holders of a personal passport are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Diplomatic passport holders are subject to visa. |
| Spain | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Israel | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Sweden | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Switzerland | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Italy | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Iceland | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Jamaica | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa. |
| Japan | Holders of official and ordinary passports are exempt from visa procedures in Turkey for 90 days. |
| Cambodia | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 7-day Consular visa upon request. |
| Cameroon | Holders of official passports (diplomatic, service and special) who are members of official delegations are exempt from visa for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. Total length of stay not exceeding ninety (90) days within the last one hundred and eighty (180) days |
| Montenegro | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Qatar | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Kenya | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. Holders of a personal passport can obtain a 90-day multiple-entry Consular visa. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Colombia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Republic of Congo | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Democratic Republic of Congo | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Kosovo | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Costa Rica | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Kuwait | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| North Macedonia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Cuba | While official passport holders are exempt from visa, other citizens can obtain a 7-day Consular visa. |
| Latvia | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days and holders of personal passports for 30 days |
| Libya | Official passport holders are exempt from visa. Persons under 16 and over 55 are visa exempt. Persons between the ages of 17-54 can obtain a 30-day e-visa to Turkey upon request |
| Lithuania | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Lebanon | Holders of official and public passports are exempt from visa for 90 days for tourist purposes |
| Luxembourg | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Hungary | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Malaysia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Mali | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| Malta | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Mexico | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| Egypt | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| Mongolia | Holders of official passports are exempt from visa for up to 30 days. |
| Moldova | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| Monaco | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days. |
| Mauritania | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Namibia | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Niger | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Nicaragua | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Norway | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Pakistan | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Panama | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Paraguay | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Peru | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Poland | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Portugal | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Romania | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Rwanda | Official and service passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Russian Federation | Holders of a personal passport are exempt from visa for 60 days, diplomatic passport holders for 90 days and official passport holders for 30 days. |
| San Marino | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Senegal | Official passport holders are exempt from visa procedures in Turkey for travels with ninety (90) days of residence. |
| Seychelles | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for ninety (90) days. |
| Serbia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Singapore | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Slovenia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Slovakia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Sudan | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from tourist visa for 90 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from tourist visa for 90 days |
| Chile | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Tajikistan | Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Tanzania | Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Thailand | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Tunisia | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 90 days |
| Turkmenistan | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Uganda | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days |
| Ukraine | Holders of diplomatic and ordinary passports are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Oman | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Uruguay | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Jordan | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Vatican City | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Venezuela | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for 30 days and holders of personal passports for 90 days |
| Vietnam | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
| Yemen | Official passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days |
| New Zealand | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Greece | Holders of official and personal passports are exempt from visa for 30 days |
| Zambia | Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days |
