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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.

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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 commercemfa.gov.tr ↗
  • Business meetings

    Commerce is an e-Visa purpose; the page does not list which activities.

    the purpose of travel is tourism or commercemfa.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 Embassiesmfa.gov.tr ↗
  • Short study or courses

    Study needs a visa from an embassy or consulate.

    such as work and studymfa.gov.tr ↗

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.

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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.