Passport guide · Turkish

Turkish passport: 115 visa-free destinations

Holders of a Turkey passport have easy entry to 115 countries — 69 visa-free and 46 with visa on arrival. Below is the full, sourced list plus e-visa and visa-required countries.

69visa-free
46visa on arrival
23e-visa
60visa required

Visa-free destinations

Countries a Turkish passport holder can enter without arranging any visa in advance. Day-limit shown where available.

  • Albania
    Visa-free
  • Angola
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Antigua and Barbuda
    Visa-free · 180 days
  • Argentina
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Azerbaijan
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Bahamas
    Visa-free · 240 days
  • Barbados
    Visa-free · 180 days
  • Belarus
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Belize
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Bolivia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Botswana
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Brazil
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Brunei
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Chile
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Colombia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Costa Rica
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Dominica
    Visa-free · 21 days
  • Dominican Republic
    Visa-free
  • Ecuador
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • El Salvador
    Visa-free · 180 days
  • Equatorial Guinea
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Fiji
    Visa-free · 120 days
  • Gambia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Georgia
    Visa-free · 360 days
  • Guatemala
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Haiti
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Honduras
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Hong Kong
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Iran
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Jamaica
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Japan
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Jordan
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Kazakhstan
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Kosovo
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Kyrgyzstan
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Macao
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Malaysia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Mauritius
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Micronesia
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Moldova
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Mongolia
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Montenegro
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Morocco
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Nicaragua
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • North Macedonia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Palestine
    Visa-free
  • Panama
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Paraguay
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Peru
    Visa-free · 180 days
  • Philippines
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Saint Lucia
    Visa-free · 42 days
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Sao Tome and Principe
    Visa-free · 15 days
  • Serbia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Seychelles
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Singapore
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • South Africa
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Swaziland
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Syria
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Thailand
    Visa-free · 60 days
  • Trinidad and Tobago
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Tunisia
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Ukraine
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Uruguay
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Uzbekistan
    Visa-free · 30 days
  • Vanuatu
    Visa-free · 120 days
  • Venezuela
    Visa-free · 90 days

Visa on arrival

Visa issued at the border — typically quick, fee-paid, and no embassy visit required. Still bring passport photos, proof of onward travel, and hotel bookings.

  • Armenia
    Visa on arrival
  • Bangladesh
    Visa on arrival
  • Burkina Faso
    Visa on arrival
  • Burundi
    Visa on arrival
  • Cambodia
    Visa on arrival
  • Cape Verde
    Visa on arrival
  • Comoros
    Visa on arrival
  • Djibouti
    Visa on arrival
  • Egypt
    Visa on arrival
  • Ethiopia
    Visa on arrival
  • Ghana
    Visa on arrival
  • Guinea-Bissau
    Visa on arrival
  • Indonesia
    Visa on arrival
  • Ivory Coast
    Visa on arrival
  • Kenya
    Visa on arrival
  • Kuwait
    Visa on arrival
  • Laos
    Visa on arrival
  • Lebanon
    Visa on arrival
  • Madagascar
    Visa on arrival
  • Maldives
    Visa on arrival
  • Marshall Islands
    Visa on arrival
  • Mauritania
    Visa on arrival
  • Mexico
    Visa on arrival
  • Mozambique
    Visa on arrival
  • Namibia
    Visa on arrival
  • Nepal
    Visa on arrival
  • Oman
    Visa on arrival
  • Pakistan
    Visa on arrival
  • Palau
    Visa on arrival
  • Qatar
    Visa on arrival
  • Rwanda
    Visa on arrival
  • Samoa
    Visa on arrival
  • Saudi Arabia
    Visa on arrival
  • Senegal
    Visa on arrival
  • Sierra Leone
    Visa on arrival
  • Somalia
    Visa on arrival
  • South Korea
    Visa on arrival
  • Sri Lanka
    Visa on arrival
  • Sudan
    Visa on arrival
  • Taiwan
    Visa on arrival
  • Tanzania
    Visa on arrival
  • Timor-Leste
    Visa on arrival
  • Tonga
    Visa on arrival
  • Tuvalu
    Visa on arrival
  • Zambia
    Visa on arrival
  • Zimbabwe
    Visa on arrival

e-Visa destinations

Apply online before you travel. Usually approved within a few days, cheaper and faster than an embassy visa.

  • Australia
    e-Visa
  • Bahrain
    e-Visa
  • Benin
    e-Visa
  • Bhutan
    e-Visa
  • Cameroon
    e-Visa
  • Cuba
    e-Visa
  • DR Congo
    e-Visa
  • Gabon
    e-Visa
  • Guinea
    e-Visa
  • Iraq
    e-Visa
  • Lesotho
    e-Visa
  • Libya
    e-Visa
  • Malawi
    e-Visa
  • Myanmar
    e-Visa
  • Nigeria
    e-Visa
  • Papua New Guinea
    e-Visa
  • Russia
    e-Visa
  • South Sudan
    e-Visa
  • Tajikistan
    e-Visa
  • Togo
    e-Visa
  • Uganda
    e-Visa
  • United Arab Emirates
    e-Visa
  • Vietnam
    e-Visa

Visa required — 60 destinations

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These destinations require a full visa from an embassy or consulate in advance. Entries marked have been re-verified against an official government source.

  • Afghanistan
    Visa required
  • Algeria
    Visa required
  • Andorra
    Visa required
  • Austria
    Visa required
  • Belgium
    Visa required
  • Bulgaria
    Visa required
  • Canada
    Visa required
  • Central African Republic
    Visa required
  • Chad
    Visa required
  • China
    Visa required
  • Congo
    Visa required
  • Croatia
    Visa required
  • Cyprus
    Visa required
  • Czech Republic
    Visa required
  • Denmark
    Visa required
  • Eritrea
    Visa required
  • Estonia
    Visa required
  • Finland
    Visa required
  • France
    Visa required
  • Germany
    Visa required
  • Greece
    Visa required
  • Grenada
    Visa required
  • Guyana
    Visa required
  • Hungary
    Visa required
  • Iceland
    Visa required
  • India
    Visa required
  • Ireland
    Visa required
  • Israel
    Visa required
  • Italy
    Visa required
  • Kiribati
    Visa required
  • Latvia
    Visa required
  • Liberia
    Visa required
  • Liechtenstein
    Visa required
  • Lithuania
    Visa required
  • Luxembourg
    Visa required
  • Mali
    Visa required
  • Malta
    Visa required
  • Monaco
    Visa required
  • Nauru
    Visa required
  • Netherlands
    Visa required
  • New Zealand
    Visa required
  • Niger
    Visa required
  • North Korea
    Visa required
  • Norway
    Visa required
  • Poland
    Visa required
  • Portugal
    Visa required
  • Romania
    Visa required
  • San Marino
    Visa required
  • Slovakia
    Visa required
  • Slovenia
    Visa required
  • Solomon Islands
    Visa required
  • Spain
    Visa required
  • Suriname
    Visa required
  • Sweden
    Visa required
  • Switzerland
    Visa required
  • Turkmenistan
    Visa required
  • United Kingdom
    Visa required
  • United States
    Visa required
  • Vatican
    Visa required
  • Yemen
    Visa required

Expand your access with a residence permit

If your Turkish passport has limited reach, a residence permit can unlock many additional destinations. Pairing your passport with one of the permits below typically adds 5–15 new visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries:

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Turkish passport holders visit visa-free?
Turkish passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 115 countries — 69 visa-free and 46 visa-on-arrival. Notable visa-free destinations include Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan.
Is the Turkish passport strong?
Yes — the Turkish passport is considered strong, giving access to 115+ destinations without needing to arrange a visa in advance.
Do I need an ETA or e-visa for some countries?
Yes. 23 destinations require an e-visa (online application before arrival) for Turkish passport holders. These are typically quicker than embassy visas but still need to be arranged before travel.
Which countries require a full visa in advance?
60 countries require Turkish passport holders to obtain a visa from an embassy before travelling. Check the destination embassy's website for specific requirements and processing times.
Can a residence permit or second visa unlock extra countries?
Yes — several residence permits grant bonus visa-free access regardless of your Turkish passport. See our guides for UAE residence, US Green Card, and Schengen residence permit to learn which countries unlock for each.
How accurate is this list?
Entries marked with a badge have been re-verified against an official government source (embassy, ministry, or visa portal) and link to that source. Entries without the badge come from the community-maintained open-source Passport Index Dataset — a reasonable starting point but not individually verified. Rules change frequently. Always confirm with the destination embassy before booking travel.