Visa requirement checker · 2026
Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
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Visa requirement checker · 2026
Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
No visa needed
United Kingdom
You can enter visa-free for the period below.
Max stay: 90 days within any 180-day period.
No e-visa required since March 2024.
What you always need at entry
- Passport valid for at least 60 days past your planned departure date
- Proof of return / onward ticket (rarely checked but officially required)
- Proof of accommodation (rarely checked)
This information is general guidance based on 2026 published rules. Always confirm with your nearest Turkish consulate before travel. SooTransfer is not a visa-advice service.
Frequently asked
- Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
- Depends on your passport. Most EU citizens enter visa-free for 90 days. US/Canadian/Australian passport holders need an e-visa (apply online, instant approval).
- How long can I stay visa-free?
- EU + UK + most developed-country passports: 90 days within any 180-day period. Russian citizens: 60 days. Use the checker above for your specific country.
- How do I get a Türkiye e-visa?
- Apply at evisa.gov.tr — official government portal. Fee depends on nationality ($35-$60 typical). Approval usually instant; never more than 24 hours.
- Does my passport need to be valid for 6 months?
- For Türkiye specifically, your passport must be valid at least 60 days past your planned exit date. Most other Mediterranean countries require 6 months — Türkiye is more generous.
- Can I extend my visa-free stay?
- Yes — apply at any Provincial Migration Office for a short-term residence permit before your 90 days expire. Easiest at Antalya migration office (Lara).
- What about a "visa run" to Cyprus or Greece?
- Common digital nomad trick. Fly to Larnaca (Cyprus) or Athens, stay 1 night, fly back — you get a fresh 90 days. Works but watch the 90-in-180 rule: you cannot stay >90 days total within any rolling 180.