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Do you know the Turkish passport is ranked 93rd in the world as of 2024? Turkey has created agreements with many countries that have eased travel restrictions, freeing you to tour and do business.
However, not all countries have visa-free travel agreements. Even when they do, these agreements have conditions you need to meet to benefit from them. Therefore, you need to know whether your destination is visa-free and which conditions apply.
In this article, we will reveal the countries your Turkish passport gives you access to and the visa requirements for Turkish citizens for countries that require a visa.
As mentioned earlier, Turkey has made agreements with other countries to ensure that Turkish citizens can freely travel. These agreements come from a common interest in trade and good political relationships. Since these relationships may change, the list of countries you can travel to without a visa is subject to change.
As of 2024, there are 71 countries with a visa-free travel agreement with Turkey. In particular, much of South America has such a deal. To find out which countries exactly have this agreement, examine the list below:
However, you should keep in mind that though these countries allow you to enter without a visa as long as you have the right passport, there are many requirements and restrictions.
These restrictions often limit the length of your stay and its purpose. For instance, you may visit for tourism but might need a visa to work in those countries. Plus, your passport validity may affect your entry allowance.
Technically, an electronic travel authorization isn't a visa. It's simply a pre-screening that allows you to reduce your processing time as you attempt to enter a country. Depending on the country, you may use this authorization for a single or multiple entries. Plus, it could take just a few hours to receive it.
Turkish citizens can receive this documentation for the following five countries:
If you need a visa, the simplest way to acquire it is online, with an eVisa. 20 countries allow Turkish passport holders to submit their visa application online. With your passport, the following countries may give you an eVisa:
When it comes to applying for this visa, you will need to fill out online forms and pay the fees. Then, you will likely receive a digital file containing your eVisa. However, you may have to print it to carry it with you in case you need to show it to agents of the state or law enforcement officers.
For example, let us examine Australia’s visa requirements for Turkish citizens. When you visit Australia, you can use the Subclass 600 visa. This visa has several streams, with the following two available to Turkish Citizens:
As a Turkish citizen, 41 countries will allow you to acquire a visa while crossing their border or have just landed. Since these countries have different agreements with Turkey, they may offer visas of different durations and for different purposes.
Furthermore, you will need to bring supporting documentation. Therefore, you should verify the specific visa requirements for Turkish citizens before you travel to these countries.
Here is a list of the visa-on-arrival countries:
The remaining 90+ countries, especially the USA, have the highest travel restrictions for Turkish citizens. They require you to receive a visa before you begin your voyage. Usually, you or your representative will acquire this visa through an embassy or consulate inside Turkey or the country you currently reside in.
Each country has its own set of rules and available visas, so you need to verify their specific requirements. In particular, you should verify the processing time to ensure your trip will begin after you have received your visa. Then, you may need to attach the following documents to your application:
Now that you know which countries you can travel through as a Turkish citizen while holding different visas, let us examine the requirements of one such country: the USA.
If you desire to visit the USA, you will need to acquire a non-immigrant visa through their consulate either in Ankara or Istanbul. From there, you will make an appointment for them to process your application.
More specifically, you will need to meet the following requirements:
Holding a Turkish passport opens up a world of travel and business opportunities. You can enter over 70 countries without a visa, including popular destinations like Japan, Brazil, and Singapore. When a visa is necessary, you have several options, such as applying online for an E-visa, or you might choose to obtain one upon arrival at a border, airport, embassy, or consulate. While the E-visa and visa-on-arrival processes tend to be more straightforward, each method comes with its own set of restrictions and conditions discussed above.
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