Türkei

Turkey Visa & Immigration System

Turkey visa system offers visa-free entry for many nationalities with 90-day allowance within 180-day period. U.S. State Department confirms U.S. citizens holding ordinary passports exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period, noting official passport holders must obtain visa before entering Turkey. UK Foreign Office states British citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business purposes. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department specifies passport must be valid for at least six months beyond entry date and contain at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps, warning will be denied entry into Turkey if not enough space. UK Foreign Office requires passport expiry date at least 150 days after arrival date and at least 1 blank page, noting 6 months validity from arrival required if resident of Turkey. Different British nationality types (British National Overseas, etc.) have varying requirements per UK Foreign Office; contact Turkish Embassy or Consulate beforehand. Entry and exit stamps mandatory: U.S. State Department emphasizes obtaining proper stamps critical, noting must secure Turkish entry stamp to fly domestically. Must get exit stamp in passport when leaving country or may face difficulties re-entering Turkey and potential fines per U.S. State Department. Short-term residence permit: UK Foreign Office confirms stays exceeding 90 days require obtaining short-term residence permit before visit ends. U.S. State Department notes contact Directorate General of Migration Management for residence permit details, confirming Turkish authorities actively enforce immigration laws. Work, study, research visas: U.S. State Department states if planning to work, study, or conduct academic research, must obtain visa from Turkish embassy or consulate before arriving in Turkey. UK Foreign Office confirms for employment, education, or medical purposes, need to apply for appropriate visa through official Turkish channels and secure necessary work permits if employed. Dual national children: UK Foreign Office notes departing with dual British-Turkish national children (18 or under) may require parental consent documentation from Turkish parent. Currency restrictions: UK Foreign Office confirms no restrictions when entering, but must not take Turkish lira worth more than 5,000 US dollars out of country. Other currencies exceeding $5,000 require declaration to Turkish Customs. Customs: UK Foreign Office notes prohibited items include controlled drugs, firearms, offensive weapons, endangered species, and obscene material. Greek island day trips: UK Foreign Office warns Greece participates in EU Entry Exit System applying to non-EU nationals traveling into Schengen Zone, which may cause delays at borders.