# Turkey visa and entry requirements: visa-free stays, documents, validity The nationalities Sabaro follows can visit Turkey as tourists without a visa for up to 90 days. Depending on nationality, an ID card is accepted or a passport is required; the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for a document valid 60 days beyond the length of stay, that is 150 days for 90 days. You may not take more than the equivalent of 5,000 dollars in Turkish lira out of the country. Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/guides/visa-turquie/ ## No visa for a tourist stay For a tourist stay, the nationalities Sabaro follows enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days; most ministries specify "in any 180-day period", continuous or split. Leaving the country for a day no longer starts a new 90-day period. The visa exemption is not an absolute right of entry: border police have the final say. The Turkish authorities' electronic visa (e-Visa) is only for nationalities that are not exempt, travelling for tourism or business. ## What depends on your nationality The document accepted, its validity and the details for minors and dual nationals depend on nationality: (Depends on the traveller's country: see the table on https://sabaro-travel.com/en/guides/visa-turquie/) Two rules come up in several ministries' advice: - **150 days' validity.** The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires a document valid for at least 60 days beyond the authorised stay, that is 150 days for a 90-day stay. It exempts nationals admitted on their ID card, but some European ministries apply the 150-day rule to ID cards too. Sabaro advises a document valid for at least 150 days after arrival, which meets each of these rules. - **One blank page.** A passport needs at least one blank page for the entry stamp. A damaged passport, or one reported lost or stolen, leads to refusal of entry. ## Minors and dual nationals - **Each child needs their own document**, passport or ID card. - **Minors travelling without one of their parents.** Depending on the child's nationality, a travel authorisation signed by the absent parent or parents may be required: the table above gives your country's rule. Before you leave, check your country's foreign ministry. - **Children who are also Turkish nationals.** When leaving Turkey, the Turkish parent's permission may be requested. Some hotels refuse under-17s who are not travelling with a parent, unless written consent is provided. - **Dual nationals.** Turkey treats a dual national as a Turkish citizen: consular help from their other country is limited or impossible, and its authorities are not always informed of an arrest. Dual nationals leave on the passport they entered with, and carry a document from their other country for the return. Men liable for Turkish military service should check with a Turkish consulate before travelling. Several ministries report refusals of entry, exit bans and arrests linked to social media posts, including a share or a "like" made from abroad; dual nationals and travellers with family ties in Turkey are most affected. The guide [Safety in Turkey](/en/guides/securite-turquie/) covers this in detail. ## Money and customs - **Money.** Foreign currency and Turkish lira can be brought in without limit. You may not take more than the equivalent of 5,000 US dollars in Turkish lira out of Turkey; other currency above that amount must be declared to customs on departure, and you may need to show where it came from. - **Antiquities.** Turkish law interprets "antiquity" very broadly: old coins, fossils, stones or objects recovered from the sea can bring prison, a heavy fine and confiscation. A new carpet leaves with its invoice; an old one needs a museum certificate. - **E-cigarettes.** Importing and possessing them is prohibited. - **Drones.** A drone of 500 g or more must be registered with the Turkish civil aviation authority; foreign operators request flight permission 20 working days in advance. - **Photography.** Photographing official and military buildings is forbidden. - **Medicines.** Narcotics are banned, including medical cannabis; keep your medicines in their packaging, with the prescription. ## Driving in Turkey - **Licence.** Depending on nationality, your national licence is recognised for a tourist stay, or an international permit is required: the entry requirements table gives your country's rule. - **Drink-driving.** Your licence is withdrawn on the spot. - **Accidents.** Do not move the vehicle before the police report, and keep a copy. If someone dies, the driver is detained until a judge rules, and any accident can lead to an exit ban. - **Emergencies.** Police: 155; gendarmerie: 156. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I enter Turkey with an ID card? It depends on nationality: several European countries' citizens are admitted with their ID card, others must show a passport. The entry requirements table in this guide gives your country's rule. ### How long can I stay in Turkey without a visa? Up to 90 days, within a 180-day period according to most ministries. Leaving for a day no longer starts a new 90-day period. ### How long must my document be valid for Turkey? The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires 60 days beyond the length of stay, that is 150 days for 90 days. Sabaro advises a document valid for at least 150 days after arrival. ### Do I need an e-Visa for Turkey? No, for the nationalities Sabaro follows, which are visa-exempt for tourist stays. The e-Visa is for nationalities that are not exempt. ### Can I vape in Turkey? No. Importing and possessing e-cigarettes is prohibited.