Exploring Travel Options With A Turkish Passport

Turkish passport holders can travel to a variety of countries without needing to apply for a visa in advance. As of 2024, there are 71 to 126 visa-free countries for Turkish citizens, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, the British Virgin Islands, and São Tomé and Príncipe. This number includes countries that offer visas on arrival or electronic visas (eVisas). Turkish citizens can also obtain a C-2 Schengen visa for up to five years and a tourist visa to the USA for ten years. However, it is important to note that the duration of stay and permissible purposes for travel may vary and are subject to the respective nation's visa regulations. Additionally, there are countries that require a visa for Turkish citizens, such as the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

European countries

Turkish citizens can travel to several European countries without a visa. These include:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• British Virgin Islands
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Belarus
• Albania
• Montenegro
• Kosovo
• Macedonia
• Moldova
• Serbia
• Ukraine
• Andorra

Turkey has visa waiver agreements with 66 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. However, it's important to note that the duration of stay and permissible purposes for travel may vary according to each country's visa regulations.

Additionally, Turkish citizens can enter some European countries with a visa on arrival or an electronic visa (eVisa). For example, Turkey passport holders can obtain an eVisa for the following European countries:

• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Romania
• Slovenia

Asian countries

Visa-Free Asian Countries for Turkish Citizens

If you are a Turkish citizen, you can enter a number of Asian countries without a visa or by getting one online or at the border. These countries include:

• Azerbaijan (visa required for Baku)
• United Arab Emirates (e-visa)
• Bahrain (visa on arrival)
• Cambodia (visa on arrival)
• Georgia
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia (visa on arrival)
• Iraq (visa on arrival)
• Iran
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Qatar (visa on arrival)
• Lebanon
• Macau
• Maldives
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Sri Lanka (visa on arrival)
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may not be up-to-date. It is always best to check the relevant government websites for the most current visa requirements before planning your trip.

African countries

As of December 2024, Turkish passport holders can enter several African countries either visa-free or by obtaining a visa on arrival.

Visa-free countries:

• Botswana
• Morocco
• Republic of South Africa (border gate visa)
• Kenya (e-visa)
• Libya
• Mauritius
• Seychelles
• Swaziland
• Tunisia
• Zambia

Visa on arrival:

• Central African Republic
• Republic of the Congo
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Sudan (border gate visa)

Please note that visa requirements can change frequently and it is always best to check the latest information on official government websites before planning your travel.

American countries

Turkish citizens can travel to several countries in North, Central, and South America without needing a visa.

North America

Turkish passport holders can enter the following countries in North America without a visa:

• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Jamaica
• Costa Rica
• Mexico (e-visa)
• Nicaragua
• Panama
• St. Christopher and Nevis
• St. Lucia

Central America

In Central America, Turks can enter the following countries without needing a visa:

• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Dominica
• Dominican Republici
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Jamaica
• Costa Rica
• Mexico (e-visa)
• Nicaragua
• Panama
• St. Christopher and Nevis
• St. Lucia

South America

In South America, Turkish passport holders can enter the following countries without a visa:

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Ecuador
• Colombia
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Chile
• Trinidad
• Tobago
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

South Pacific islands

Turkish citizens can travel to many South Pacific islands without needing to apply for a visa. These include Fiji, the Republic of Palau, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

However, it is important to note that all South Pacific countries require each new arrival to have a passport that will be valid for six months beyond the duration of the visit. Additionally, an onward or return airline ticket is also necessary.

• Medical Requirements: The only required vaccination for the South Pacific is for yellow fever, and only if you are coming from an infected area of South America or Africa. However, some countries may have additional vaccination requirements, so it is essential to check with the specific island country you plan to visit.
• Customs Laws: Each island country in the South Pacific has its own customs laws regarding what items can be brought in and taken out. For example, certain South Pacific governments restrict the export of antique carvings and other artifacts of historic value. Additionally, items made of black coral and whalebone cannot be brought back to the United States and most other Western countries.
• Travel Safety: The Australian government advises exercising a high degree of caution in Türkiye due to the threat of terrorism. Similar risks may be present in other parts of the South Pacific, so it is important to check the latest travel advice and warnings for your intended destination.

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