Türkiye (Turkey) passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least 150 days beyond your arrival date.
Last reviewed:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. An area of increased risk was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism , armed conflict , and arbitrary detentions . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to the border region with Syria and Iraq due to risk of terrorism and armed confli
- Terrorism
Passport you need
U.S. citizens can visit visa-free for short stays; confirm current rules before booking.
Blank pages: One blank page.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
U.S. citizens can generally visit for tourism without a visa for short stays, but rules change — always confirm on the official government site before booking.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.