Whether you need a visa for Turkey depends on your passport. The UK and Canadian governments both say their citizens can visit Turkey for tourism or business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a Turkey visa. Other nationalities should check their own government’s travel advice and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.

Updated 17 October 2026. We removed earlier statements that UK, US, Australian and Canadian citizens must buy a $50 e-visa. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays, and we could not verify the other claims on an official page. Fees, validity and processing times change, so we no longer quote them here.

What the UK and Canadian governments say

United Kingdom: the UK government says British citizens with a full British citizen passport can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for business or tourism. Other British passport types need a visa. Source: GOV.UK foreign travel advice for Turkey, entry requirements.
Canada: the Government of Canada says no visa is needed for tourist stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Work, business, student and medical stays need a visa, and remote workers need a digital nomad visa. Source: Canada travel advice for Türkiye, last updated 29 September 2026.

Other nationalities

Rules differ by passport. If you hold a United States, Australian, European or other passport, check your own government’s travel advice page for Turkey and the website of the Turkish embassy or consulate in your country before you book.

When you need a Turkey visa

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the e-visa system as for tourism or commerce, and says work, study and other purposes need a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate. The UK and Canadian governments give the same advice for work, study and medical stays.

Using the official e-visa system

If your nationality needs a visa for a short visit, you apply online for an e-visa. The Government of Canada advises applying only through the official Government of Türkiye site, and warns that third-party sites may charge extra fees and do not act for the Turkish government.

We do not quote e-visa fees, validity or processing times, because they depend on nationality and change. Check them on the official system before you pay. Start from your own government’s travel advice or the Turkish embassy website, which link to the official system.

Passport validity

The UK and Canadian governments both say your passport must be valid for at least 150 days after the day you arrive, and have blank pages for entry stamps. Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the authorized stay, which is 150 days for a 90-day stay, and advises six months from arrival. Airlines can apply stricter rules, so six months is the safest.

Staying longer than 90 days

The Government of Canada says stays beyond 90 days need a residence permit from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, and that processing can take months. It also says that to get another 90-day visa-exempt stay you must first leave Türkiye for at least 90 days. Count your days carefully against the rule of 90 days in any 180.

Official sources to check

GOV.UK foreign travel advice for Turkey, entry requirements
Canada travel advice for Türkiye
The Turkish embassy or consulate in your country, and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.tr)

TripGenius for Visa Questions

Visa arrangements change and specific situations (dual nationality, previous visits, overstay history) can affect your eligibility. TripGenius can answer specific visa questions for your nationality and travel dates.

Frequently asked questions

Do UK citizens need a visa for Turkey?

According to the UK government, a British citizen with a full British citizen passport can visit Turkey for tourism or business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Other British passport types need a visa. Check the UK government entry requirements page before you travel.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

The Government of Canada says Canadians do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Work, business, student and medical stays need a visa. Check the Canada travel advice page for Turkiye, last updated 29 September 2026, before you travel.

Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?

We could not confirm the current rule from an official page, so check the US State Department and the US Embassy in Turkiye before booking. If a visa is required, apply only through the official Turkish government system, not a third-party site that adds fees.

How much does the Turkey e-visa cost?

Fees depend on nationality and change, so we do not quote a price. Apply only through the official Turkish government system. The Government of Canada warns that third-party sites may charge extra fees and do not act for the Turkish government. Check the fee on the official site before you pay.

How long can I stay in Turkey without a visa?

Where a visa exemption applies, the UK and Canadian governments both quote up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Longer stays need a residence permit. Canada advises that to get another 90-day visa-exempt stay you must first leave Turkiye for at least 90 days.

How long must my passport be valid for Turkey?

The UK and Canadian governments both say at least 150 days after you arrive, with blank pages for stamps. Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises six months from arrival. Airlines can apply stricter rules, so six months is the safest choice when you plan a trip.