Turkey Visa Eligible Countries – Updated List & Complete Eligibility Guide
Understanding whether your nationality is eligible for a Turkey eVisa is an important first step before planning your trip. Türkiye allows citizens of many countries to apply for an electronic visa (eVisa), making the process faster, simpler, and completely online. This page provides a clear, updated, and easy-to-understand overview of all eligible countries, along with essential requirements every traveler should know.
What Is the Turkey eVisa?
The Turkey eVisa is an official travel authorization that allows eligible nationalities to enter Türkiye for tourism, business, or short transit purposes. The application is completed online, and approved visas are delivered directly via email.
Eligibility Overview
Not all nationalities require a visa to enter Türkiye. Some can travel visa-free, while others must apply for an eVisa or a sticker visa at an embassy. The eligibility depends mainly on nationality and passport type.
Passport Validity Requirements
To apply for a Turkey eVisa, your passport must be:
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Valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival in Türkiye.
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Machine-readable (handwritten passports may be rejected).
Basic eVisa Eligibility Rules
Most eligible travelers must meet a few standard conditions:
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Valid passport from an approved country
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Return or onward ticket
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Hotel reservation or accommodation details
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Sufficient financial means during stay
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Accurate personal and travel information
Below is the updated list of countries that are generally eligible for the Turkey eVisa.
Australia
Mexico
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bermuda
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Chad
China
Cyprus
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Fiji
Grenada
Guinea
India
Iraq
Jamaica
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Senegal
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Taiwan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
FAQ's
Eligibility depends on your nationality. Türkiye publishes an updated list of countries that can apply for an eVisa. If your country appears on the list above, you are eligible.
No. Some nationalities must apply at a Turkish embassy, while others can enter visa-free. Only eligible passport holders can use the online eVisa system.
It depends on nationality. Some countries receive multiple-entry visas, while others receive single-entry visas. The list above shows the category for each country.
Most travelers must use a valid ordinary passport. Temporary or emergency passports may not be accepted.
No. Some nationalities may require proof of accommodation, bank statements, return tickets, or a valid visa/residence permit from the US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen area.
Yes. Children must have their own eVisa unless they belong to a visa-exempt nationality.
No. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the travel date.
No. The eVisa is only valid for tourism, business trips, and short transits. Work and study visas require embassy approval.
Processing varies:
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Standard: 1–2 days
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Urgent: 6–12 hours
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Super Fast: 1 hour
You must apply through a Turkish embassy or consulate. Visa-free entry may apply if your country qualifies.
Yes, but the passport used to apply must be the same one presented at entry.
No. If your country is visa-free for Türkiye, you can enter without applying.