Turkey visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens

US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens do not need a visa for tourism in Turkey. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180‑day period. The same applies to short business visits, though the rules for other purposes differ.

Before you fly, check your passport is valid for at least 150 days beyond your arrival date and has at least one blank page. Turkish entry rules can change with little notice, so confirm with the nearest Turkish consulate or embassy before booking non‑refundable tickets.

All six nationalities covered here enter Turkey visa‑free for tourism. The table shows the standard stay and the passport validity rule for each. The 90‑day limit is per 180‑day period, not per calendar year, so count back 180 days from each entry.

Arriving by air, you clear passport control before baggage claim. Have your passport and, if asked, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. Turkish entry officers can ask for evidence of funds, though this is rare for short tourist stays.

There is no electronic travel authorisation for these nationalities for tourism. If you plan to work, study, volunteer or stay longer than 90 days, you need a visa or residence permit from a Turkish consulate before you travel; you cannot switch from tourist status once in the country.

The 90‑day limit is strict. Overstaying, even by a day, can mean a fine at departure and a ban from re‑entering for a period. If you are travelling to Turkey repeatedly, keep a record of your entry and exit dates.

Passport validity is measured from your arrival date, not your departure. A passport expiring within 150 days of arrival can be refused at check‑in, so renew before you book. One blank page is usually enough for the entry stamp, but airlines may ask for two.

Rules for minors travelling with one parent or alone can differ, and Turkish authorities may ask for a notarised consent letter. Check with the consulate if this applies to you.

Answers to the most common questions about Turkish entry rules.

Visa rules change. The government travel‑advice pages for each country are the most current source, and the Turkish Directorate of Migration Management publishes official entry rules. Check them before you travel.