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What you can do on a visit to Türkiye
On an e-Visa or visa-free entry (commonly up to 90 days in any 180-day period (varies by nationality)), you can come for: holiday and business meetings. Tap any line to see the official source.
- Who it's for
- e-Visa holders; many nationalities are visa-free
- How long
- Commonly up to 90 days in any 180-day period (varies by nationality)
You can
Tourism and holidays
the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce
mfa.gov.tr ↗Business meetings
Commerce is an e-Visa purpose; the page does not list which activities.
the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce
mfa.gov.tr ↗
You can't
Paid work in the country
Work needs a visa from an embassy or consulate.
For other purposes, such as work and study, visas are given by Turkish Embassies
mfa.gov.tr ↗Short study or courses
Check first
Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
VolunteeringThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Official sources (1)
- Visa information for foreigners (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye). Checked 17 October 2026.
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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.