Which visa-free countries are among the questions I am asked most? As you know, getting a Schengen visa has become a very difficult and troublesome process for many of us. The Schengen visa fee we pay for each application, together with the increasing exchange rate, puts a serious burden on our travel budget. As each holiday season approaches, the uncertainty and cost of this process rightly push us to look for visa-free countries.
I prepared the current list of countries that do not require visas from Turkish citizens after serious research. I carefully research each visa application change and update the content to provide the most accurate information possible. Below you will see the countries that do not require a visa , as well as the countries that provide visas at the door. This list includes the general list of countries that can be visited without a visa with a maroon passport .
⚠️ Although there is a list of visa-free countries below that I have updated for about 10 years, the information I have provided should never be considered ‘absolutely correct’. Be sure to take this into consideration when making a hotel reservation or buying a flight ticket. Due to visa applications that can change frequently, it is useful to confirm the situation on the official page of Visa Applications for Turkish Citizens, mfa.gov.tr, and from the embassy of the relevant country.
How to go to visa-free countries : To go to visa-free countries, it is enough to have a round-trip flight ticket and a hotel reservation. They may ask for both at passport control when entering the country. You have to show it when they ask. If you don’t show it, the passport officer may send you back.
If you have never been abroad, you can join one of the visa-free tours for the experience. Visa-free Balkan tours are the most popular ones. If you don’t have a passport yet, read my blog posts What is a Passport and How to Get a Passport . Be sure to also check out my articles How to Buy Cheap Flight Tickets and How to Find Flight Ticket Campaigns .
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Visa Free Countries List 2024
To find out which visa-free countries are, type Control-F or cmd-F if you are using a Mac and type the correct visa-free country you are looking for in the search box. So you can find it in the list faster. In the list below, you can see the list of countries that do not require a visa for a regular passport and information about the duration of stay .
Andorra – The European country of Andorra is visa-free and you can stay for 90 days. Since it is a small country between France and Spain, you need to go to France or Spain first. This means you need to obtain a Schengen visa. The closest cities to go to Andorra are Barcelona and Toulouse.
Antigua-Barbuda – Located in the east of the Caribbean Sea, in the Lesser Antilles island group, Antigua-Barbuda is an independent island nation with a visa-free visa for all passports for 180 days.
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Argentina – Located in South America, Argentina visa-free for 90 days. It is also among the countries that do not require a visa for a green passport.
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Albania – My favorite Balkan country, Albania, is visa-free for 90 days for all passports. I have prepared comprehensive Albania guides. There are also articles on my other favorite places , Berat and Kruja, on the blog.
Azerbaijan – Without a passport, with our new type chip ID card, we can travel to Azerbaijan without a visa for a stay of 90 days. A passport is required when traveling to Azerbaijan from a country other than Türkiye. If you intend to stay in the country for more than 15 days, you must declare your address to the Azerbaijan State Immigration Administration . Check out my Azerbaijan visa blog post for more information .
Bahamas – You can enter the Caribbean country Bahamas without a visa and stay for 90 days. You must prove to the Bahamas customs authorities that you are traveling for tourism purposes. For this, be sure to make your hotel reservation. US Dollar is valid in Bahamas. Be careful, the period between June and November is stormy.
Bahrain – 15 days visa-free with Bahrain door visa. If you wish, it can be extended for another 15 days in the country. Additionally, if you wish, you can apply for an e-visa online with the Kingdom of Bahrain eVisa System . A multiple-entry Bahraini visa costs 25 Bahraini Dinars, is valid for 3 months and has a stay of 2 weeks for each entry. The visa can be obtained from the website for 29 Bahraini Dinars.
Bangladesh – Requires visa for Maroon passport. Turkish citizens holding special, service and diplomatic passports are exempt from visa for their travels with a residence period of up to 90 days. Applications can be made with passports that have been obtained within the last 10 years and have at least 2 blank pages. Bangladesh is a country that does not recognize Israel diplomatically. If you have an Israeli visa in your passport, it is not possible to enter Bangladesh.
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Barbados – Barbados, a North American country located in the Caribbean, is visa-free for 90 days.
Belarus – Belarus, also known as Belarus, is a country that can be visited without a visa and you can stay for 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 1 year. It is necessary to have travel health insurance and fill out an immigration registration card. If you are staying at a hotel, your information is declared to the immigration registration office by the hotel. If you have rented a house, you must take your immigration registration card to the immigration office and have it approved within 5 days from the date of entry into the country. Minsk nightlife is very famous.
Belize – Located in Central America, Belize is visa-free for 90 days for all passports.
Bhutan – Bhutan has a very different visa policy than other countries. Before traveling to Bhutan, you contact a tour operator and need to make the payment. The tour operator applies online on your behalf to the Bhutan Tourism Council in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan. After this council checks whether your tour fee has been paid in full, a confirmation letter is sent to the tour operator. When your Bhutan visa application is approved, the Ministry sends a confirmation number to Bhutan’s national airline, Druk Air, and your tour operator. It is possible to go to Bhutan with this confirmation number
United Arab Emirates – UAE and Dubai can be visited with an e-visa. If you fly with THY, Pegasus, Emirates, FlyDubai airlines, you can get a visa through these companies. When you get a visa via airline, you must enter and exit the country with that airline. The visa application must be made at least 7 business days before the travel date. Once your visa is approved, you buy your ticket. If the hotel you are staying in is a good luxury hotel, it can act as an intermediary for a visa. If you are making a transfer and your waiting time is less than 8 hours, a visa is not required. For those who will transit for a short time, there is a visa application called 96-hour transit visa. A Dubai visa is not required for gray, green and diplomatic passports. The maximum stay in the UAE is 29 days.
Bolivia – You can stay in Bolivia, which is on the list of South American countries without a visa, for 90 days.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – My favorite countries to travel to in the Balkans are Bosnia and Herzegovina, a visa-free country. You can travel for no more than 90 days in 180 days. Check out my blog posts on Sarajevo Travel Guide and Mostar Bridge . I also included a list of nearby places to visit without a visa .
Botswana – You can get a free visa at the border to the African country of Botswana and stay for 90 days. I got a visa from Kasane, the Zimbabwe-Botswana border gate. No vaccination required. Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta were the places I saw.
Brazil – The largest and most populous country in the South American continent, Brazil is among the countries that do not require a visa and you can travel in the country for 90 days.
British Virgin Islands – A group of islands belonging to the United Kingdom located in the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are on the list of visa-free countries. To reach the British Virgin Islands, you need to transfer via Amsterdam, Paris, London, Washington or New York. You can stay for 6 months.
Brunei Darussalam – Visa exempt for 30 days regardless of passport type. The sale of alcohol is prohibited in Brunei, only non-Muslims are allowed to possess a certain amount when entering the country. Additionally, there are no cigarette sales in Brunei. It is necessary to declare the cigarettes you bring at customs and there is a high tax. The penalty for drug trafficking in Brunei is death. I had tried to enter the country before, but Brunei was not a visa-free country at that time.
Cape Verde – An African country located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania. Cabo Verde, known as the Cape Verde Islands, one of Portugal’s former colonies, issues a visa for 25€ at the airport. You don’t need to have any vaccinations. It can be reached with transfers via Portugal.
Djibouti – Special, Service and Diplomatic Passport holders are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in the country. Turkish citizens apply for a visa for ordinary passports. However, in practice, visas are issued at border gates. Since there is no official regime, it is recommended to obtain a visa from Djibouti embassies before travel. A Djibouti visa can be obtained from Djibouti’s embassies in Paris, Cairo or Addis Ababa. A visa can be obtained through the French embassy in Turkey.
East Timor – East Timor visa is issued at land border gates for $30 for single or multiple entry with a residence period of 90 days. For visits arriving at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Sea Port, a single-entry East Timor visa valid for 30 days can be obtained. Dubai can be reached via Denpasar (Bali) with 2 transfers.
Dominican Republic – 30 days can be purchased at the airport or ports for $10. It is affixed to the passport as a visa stamp. If you do not have a Schengen visa, you may need to obtain a transit visa for connecting flights through Europe. One should be careful as storms and hurricanes are seen between June and November.
Ecuador – The South American country of Ecuador is one of the countries that can be visited without a visa. You can get a visa for 90 days at the airport or at border crossings.
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El Salvador – El Salvador in Central America is among the countries that can be visited without a visa for 90 days.
Indonesia – One of my favorite countries in Asia, Indonesia is visa-free for Diplomatic and Service passport holders, but unfortunately it is now visa-free for those with maroon passports. You can stay for 30 days after entering the country. Later, the Indonesian visa can be extended for another 1 month at the Immigration offices. Bali is one of the most beautiful and fun places to go for a visa-free honeymoon.
Armenia – Only those with burgundy passports are given a visa at the border for 21 days for $10. Those with green passports are not accepted (although very rarely, I have heard of people who can enter at the border with their green passport). If you have a green passport and you need to go to Armenia, you can get a Bordeaux passport as a second passport and go. If you have an Armenian stamp in your passport, Azerbaijan does not issue a visa. You can apply for an Armenia visa online. A stamp is placed on the visa paper sent by e-mail.
Morocco – Visa-free entry is possible for 90 days. It is important that the forms given when entering and exiting the country are filled out correctly and completely. It is possible to find flight tickets between Istanbul and Casablanca every day of the week .
Fiji – I spent two weeks on the Fiji islands located in the Oceania continent. You can visit the country without a visa for 120 days. The Fiji archipelago consists of a series of islands in the southern Pacific ocean. I stayed in Viseisei Village , Coral Cost , Kuata Island and Waya Lai Lai Island .
Philippines – The Southeast Asian country of the Philippines is a visa-free country. You can visit the country without a visa for up to 30 days. Philippines visa extensions can be made at immigration offices. El Nido , Palawan Island , Sagada , Batad , Banaue , Boracay Island , Panglao Island , Sumilon Island , Bohol Island are the places I recommend. Those who are looking for places to holiday without a visa should add it to their list. One of my favorite countries. It is one of the best holiday routes among foreign visa-free countries.
Palestine – In the Middle East, the Arab state of Palestine in the historical Palestinian region is on the list of countries that do not require a visa, but if you go through Israel, you need to get an Israeli visa. You can go to the Gaza Strip from Palestine via Egypt. However, Egypt also requires a visa. You can stay in Palestine for 30 days with a visa-free entry.
Ivory Coast – Located in the western part of the African continent, Ivory Coast issues visas with e-visas. When the application form is filled out, a confirmation code is automatically sent by the system after entering the e-mail address information. This code needs to be entered in the application form. The required documents: the first 3 pages of the passport, flight ticket and hotel reservation are scanned and uploaded to the system. Then comes the payment step by credit card. A barcoded document granting permission to enter the country is sent to your e-mail address within 48 hours at the latest. This document must be printed and presented at Abidjan Airport, where you must enter the country. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
Guatemala – Located in Central America, Guatemala borders Mexico to the north, Belize and Honduras to the east, and El Salvador to the south. Guatemala does not require a visa. You can stay in the country for 90 days by getting a visa upon arrival.
South Africa – The richest country on the African continent, the Republic of South Africa, does not require a visa. I visited for 1 month in December 2016. You can get a free visa at the border gates or airport entrances and stay for 30 days. You cannot extend your visa in the country (there are ways to do it by the book). Those who want to stay longer must leave the country and return.
South Korea – On the list of countries that do not require a visa. You can stay for 90 days.
Georgia – Located in the South Caucasus, Georgia is on the list of countries that can be visited without a visa. Georgia visa is stamped in your passport at the door. Additionally, you can enter with your ID or ID card without a passport. The identity card must be new, undamaged and not older than 10 years. You can stay in the country for 1 year without a visa.
Haiti – The Caribbean country of Haiti, located on the same island as the Dominican Republic, opposite Cuba, is one of the countries where a visa can be obtained at the border. When entering a country on the North American continent, an entry visa called a tourist card, which allows you to stay for 90 days, can be obtained at the airport for $10.
Honduras – North American country Honduras 90 days visa-free. In Honduras, which has a tropical climate, storms and hurricanes can occur between June and November. It is useful to be careful when planning a holiday.
Hong Kong – Located on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. Hong Kong does not require a visa and you can stay for 90 days. Passport validity must be at least 6 months. If you want to go to the Chinese Macau special administrative region, the border police may ask if you have 5000 Hong Kong dollars in your account. Take this into consideration if you are going to Macao.
Iran – Iran , a Middle Eastern country located in Asia, does not require a visa and you can stay in the country for 90 days. It is a country that I love very much and have visited 3 times so far. I have more than twenty articles about Iran on the blog. Check out the articles on Tehran , Isfahan , Kish Island , Shiraz .
Iraq – The Middle Eastern country Iraq visa has different applications. Only Turkish citizens with a burgundy passport can obtain an Iraqi visa with a 10-day stay at the airport only when traveling directly from Turkey to Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah by air. Those who want to travel to Iraq by road must obtain a visa from Iraq’s foreign representatives. Diplomatic, Service and Special Passports holders are exempt from visa for a period not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.
Jamaica – Jamaica, a Caribbean country located in Central America and south of Cuba, has a 90-day visa-free visa. Jamaica has a tropical climate and is prone to storms and hurricanes between June and November.
Japan – Japan , an Asian country located in the Pacific Ocean, is visa-free for 90 days. Among the places that can be visited without a visa, it is one of the countries I want to see the most.
Kenya – Kenya, located in the eastern part of the African continent, issues a visa for $50 by scanning fingerprints and retinas at border gates. It also provides e-visas on evisa.go.ke . You must apply and print out the e-visa at least 2 days before your travel. It is necessary to submit documents such as a passport valid for at least 6 months, hotel reservation, travel itinerary, list of places to visit and invitation letter for those visiting business or friends to the border police. A visa fee is charged regardless of passport type. With East Africa Visa, you can visit Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in one go.
Kuwait – Kuwait, the Middle Eastern country in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, is among the countries that issue visas at the border. You must have a round-trip flight ticket and hotel reservation with you. Duration of stay is 90 days. Those who have an Israeli visa in their passport cannot enter Kuwait.
Comoros Islands – Turkish citizens of the Union of Comoros (Comoros) in the African continent, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique, can obtain a 45-day stay visa at the border gate. You must have a return flight ticket.
Cambodia – I traveled for 1 month in the Asian country of Cambodia . A 30-day Cambodia visa is affixed to the passport as a visa stamp at the border gates or at the airport for a fee of $30. Application form, 2 passport size photographs and a photocopy of your passport are required. Cambodia visa can be obtained as an e-visa in 3 business days from evisa.gov.kh . Just send the e-mail printout at Cambodia border crossings. Check out my articles on How to Get a Cambodia Visa , Angkor Wat , Cambodia Tour , Siem Reap , Phnom Penh , Kep , Kampot , Sihanoukville .
Qatar – The Middle Eastern country Qatar is among the visa-free countries. You can get a free 30-day Qatar visa at the airport. The officer on duty only asked me the name of my hotel.
Montenegro – Montenegro , one of my favorite Balkan countries , allows 90 days visa-free stay. If you are planning a Montenegro holiday, take a look at my articles Montenegro Travel Guide , Places to Visit in Montenegro , How to Get to Montenegro , Budva . It is one of the most beautiful routes for a holiday among the places that can be visited without a visa.
Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country that is geographically considered a European country, is visa-free for 30 days. If you will stay in Kazakhstan for more than 5 days, you must register with the immigration police within 5 days of entering the country. It is mandatory to renew your registration when you go to another city.
Kyrgyzstan – I traveled for 10 days in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan . This extraordinary country does not require a visa. You can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa. It is on the list of places to go without a visa.
Colombia – Located in South America, Colombia is on the list of visa-free places and you can travel in the country without a visa for 90 days.
Kosovo – Kosovo, a Balkan country, is one of the countries that does not require a visa. You can stay in this landlocked country for 90 days.
Costa Rica – The Central American country Costa Rica is among the countries that can be visited without a visa. You can stay for 30 days.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus – Located in the Mediterranean, Northern Cyprus is a country you can only enter with your ID. You can stay for 30 days. If these people who want to travel with an identity card are traveling only with their mother, their father’s consent is required; if they are traveling only with their father, their mother’s consent is required; and if they are traveling alone or with someone other than their parents, the consent of both parents is required. If you get a Cyprus visa with your passport, you cannot enter Greece.
Lebanon – Lebanon, an Arab and Middle Eastern country on the Eastern Mediterranean coast, is among the countries that do not require a visa. You can stay in Lebanon for 90 days. Information about the Lebanese visa; if you have an entry-exit stamp to Israel in your passport, you cannot go to Lebanon. There is no Lebanese visa fee, a passport valid for at least 3 months is required.
Macedonia – One of the most popular countries in the Balkans , Macedonia is among the visa-free countries. You can stay in Macedonia for 90 days. I rarely read news that entry is not allowed at the airport. You may be asked to pay €50 per day of stay, hotel information document and return flight ticket. If you are going to move to another country, you may be asked for a hotel reservation in the country you will be traveling to as proof. I entered twice by land and once from the airport and did not encounter any problems. It is one of the first countries he recommends to visit in the list of European visa-free countries .
Macau – The Macau Special Administrative Region on the southern coast of China is among the visa-free destinations. 30 days.
Maldives – The honeymoon and holiday country of Maldives, consisting of 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is among the countries that can be visited without a visa. You can stay for 1 month. Türkiye can be preferred as a honeymoon holiday destination on the list of visa-free countries.
Malaysia – I have been to the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia 5-6 times. Borneo Island is also part of Malaysia. Malaysia is on the list of places to visit without a visa and you can travel without a visa for 90 days. For information about Malaysia, check out my blog posts Malaysia Travel Guide , Tioman Island , Cameron Highlands , Langkawi , Penang Island .
Madagascar – An island country connected to the African continent, Madagascar is one of the three islands I want to see the most. I saw the others, Tasmania and Borneo. Upon arrival at the airport, a 1-month Madagascar visa is issued to your passport for €20. They require an international vaccination certificate showing that they have been vaccinated with the Yellow Fever vaccine from all passengers aged 9 months and over who arrive from a country where Yellow Fever is prevalent or who have stayed in transit for more than 12 hours at the airport of a country with a risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
Mauritius – The holiday island of Mauritius, located on the African continent, is among the countries that do not require a visa.
Mexico – Located in the southern half of North America, officially known as the United States of Mexico, grants us a 180-day visa with an e-visa. You apply for a Mexican e-visa from the inm.gob.mx website. Turkish citizens with a Schengen visa valid for at least 1 year or a valid US visa can enter Mexico with a visa on arrival. It doesn’t matter which airline you come with. When you buy a flight ticket to Mexico City with a connection in Paris with Air France, France does not require a transit visa. A visa is required for a green passport, and an e-visa can be obtained with the same application. There is no Mexican e-visa fee.
Egypt – Egypt , a Middle Eastern country located in North Africa, is a country that requires a visa. Anyone under the age of 18 and over the age of 45 can enter without a visa and obtain their visa for $15 at the door. Those outside these ages must obtain an Egyptian visa. There are 4 Egyptian visa stamps in my passport. Obtaining an Egypt visa can take an average of 2 weeks and sometimes 3-5 months.
An exception has started to be applied for Egyptian visas. It began offering visa-free entry to Sharm El Sheikh , Taba, Dahab, Nuweiba and Saint Catherine, which make up its industrial zone . If you buy your ticket and fly directly to these regions, you do not need to get an Egyptian visa. If you are going to Cairo, you can go to Cairo with a document that replaces a gate visa by paying $25 at Sharm Airport. Cairo is visa-free for green passport holders.
Mongolia – Located in Central Asia, Mongolia is among the countries that can be visited without a visa for 30 days.
Mozambique – Located in the southeast of the African continent, a Mozambique visa is issued at Maputo airport for 30 days for $84. Mozambique’s neighbors; Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Swaziland. You can reach Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, with a single transfer from cities such as Johannesburg, Nairobi or Addis Ababa.
Myanmar – Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia, provides a 28-day visa with an e-visa. Applications for a Myanmar visa are made via evisa.moip.gov.mm. You upload your photo to the system, enter the necessary information and pay $50. Your visa may be rejected due to foreign relations and the Arakan issue. There is no visa application on arrival in Myanmar. A visa is required regardless of whether you have a red or green passport. You can also apply to the embassy in Bangkok or Chiang Mai with a photo and a form you will fill out at the consulate ($30).
Moldova – Situated between Ukraine and Romania in Eastern Europe, Moldova is among the countries that do not require a visa. Since October 17, 2018, the period of travel between Türkiye and Moldova with ID instead of passport has started. If you have a new TR ID card, you can go to Moldova without a passport. Ordinary, Diplomatic, Service and Special Passport holders are exempt from visa for 90 days.
Nepal – The mystical country of Asia, Nepal issues visas at the border gate. Nepal visa fees are $25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days and $100 for 90 days stay. You scan your passport at the kiosks at Kathmandu airport and complete your transactions. Your photo is taken with the webcam. After making the payment along with a short form that needs to be filled out, you go to the passport officer with the receipt. Nepal visa can be extended at immigration offices in both Kathmandu and Pokhara. Nepal visa can be extended for a maximum of 150 days in the same year.
Nicaragua – Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, does not require a visa. You can stay for 90 days.
Niue – An island in the Pacific Ocean that is partially connected to New Zealand, 30 days visa-free.
Uzbekistan – Landlocked Uzbekistan has entered the list of countries that can be visited without a visa for 30 days. Located on the historical Silk Road between Europe and Asia, Uzbekistan is also the most populous country in Central Asia. Samarkand, Tashkent and Bukhara are the cities I want to see. There is Kazakhstan in the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the east, and Turkmenistan and Afghanistan in the south. When traveling to Uzbekistan, temporary residence registration must be made within 3 days at the hotel or by applying to the foreigners police.
Pakistan – Pakistan visa can be obtained by e-visa method. Application can be made at least 2-3 days in advance from visa.nadra.gov.pk page. The fee is 25$. You get a 30-day visa with 3-month validity. If you want to get a multiple entry visa for more than 3 months, you pay 37.5$ as visa fee. You need to have a hotel reservation or invitation letter. It is also stated on the website that Turkish citizens can get a 30-day multiple entry visa on arrival.
Palau – The Oceanian country of Plau is among the countries that can be visited without a visa. It is located in the north of Papua New Guinea. There was a lot of mockery in Ekşi Sözlük after the news about visas being lifted, but this is a paradise-like island state. Palau consists of approximately 300 islands. You can stay in Palau for 30 days without a visa.
Panama – Located in Central America, Panama visa-free for 180 days.
Paraguay – The South American country of the Republic of Paraguay is among the places that can be visited without a visa. 90 days.
Peru – The South American country Peru is on the list of visa-free countries. 90 days visa-free.
Rwanda – Located in the central part of the African continent, Rwanda provides visas at the door. For transit passengers, a visa valid for 3 days is $30, and a single-entry visa that allows you to stay for a maximum of 30 days is $50. If you get an East Africa Touristic Visa online or at the door, you can enter Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya unlimitedly for 3 months. Similarly, you can obtain a visa and enter Rwanda by paying $100 for a valid East Africa Touristic Visa obtained from Uganda or Kenya. There may be difficulties in obtaining this visa, it is useful to research thoroughly.
Samoa – Located in Polynesia in the Southern Pacific Ocean, Samoa, or officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a visa-free country and you can stay for 60 days. Citizens of Schengen countries can stay for up to 90 days without paying any fee. In order to enter the country that welcomes the new year first at the end of each year, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months. There is detailed information on mfat.gov.ws/visas. Return ticket is required.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Islands – Saint Kitts or Saint Christopher Island and Nevis Islands in the Caribbean on the North American continent are visa-free for Turkish citizens for their travels with a residence period of up to 90 days within 180 days.
Saint Lucia – Part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. Lucia is a country that can be visited without a visa and where you can stay for 45 days – 6 weeks.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Islands – St. Vincent in the Caribbean, part of Central America. Vincent-Grenadines is among the places that can be visited without a visa for 30 days.
San Marino – San Marino, located in Italy in Southern Europe, is visa-free, but Schengen is required since the country is entered through Italy, which requires a Schengen visa .
Senegal – Senegal, located in West Africa, is said to issue visas online, but unfortunately the website visasenegal.sn does not open (?). Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory to enter the country.
Seychelles – Seychelles, an African island country located in the Indian Ocean, is among the countries that allow visa-free entry and is visa-free for 90 days.
Serbia – Serbia , one of the most popular visa-free Balkan countries, allows 90 days of movement. You can also go to the country with an ID without a passport. You can take a look at my Belgrade Travel Guide article. Belgrade is a good option on the list of nearby cities to visit without a visa.
Singapore – I had the opportunity to go to Singapore from South Asian countries 6-7 times. Singapore is on the list of visa-free countries and allows stay for 90 days. Check out my Singapore Travel Guide blog posts.
Sri Lanka – Located in South Asia, 31 kilometers south of India, in the Indian Ocean, the Sri Lanka visa is issued with an e-visa before arriving in the country. A 30-day visa can be obtained for $30 from eta.gov.lk. Sri Lanka also provides a door visa for $40.
Sudan – The 3rd largest country in Africa, Sudan issues a visa for a 30-day stay at Khartoum International Airport for $105. It is necessary to register at the police station or the airport within 1 week after entering the country.
Syria – Our neighbor Syria, a Middle Eastern country, is among the countries that can be visited without a visa. 90 days visa-free for Turks in Syria, but not safe for travel.
Swaziland – Located in the south of the African continent, Swaziland, or officially the Kingdom of Swaziland, is on the list of visa-free countries. 30 days visa-free.
Chile – The South American country Chile is on the list of countries we can visit without a visa. 90 days stay.
Tajikistan – Landlocked in Central Asia, Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and the People’s Republic of China to the east. You can apply for an e-visa without going to the country. Application site visa.gov.tj. In addition, a visa valid for 60 days can be obtained from the Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan at Dushanbe Airport.
Tanzania – Located in the middle-eastern region of Africa, a Tanzania visa can be obtained for normal passport holders for a stay of 90 days by paying $50 at the airport. I found a source that it was included in the East Africa Tourist Visa list, but I will share it when I am sure. You can obtain a multiple-entry visa at the country’s airports or land border gates with your passport, vaccination card and $100.
Thailand – The Southeast Asian country of Thailand was the country in the world where I stayed the longest and visited the most. Thailand visa is issued at the airport for 30 days. My Thailand Travel Guide , Thailand Travel Suggestions , Places to Visit in Bangkok , Pattaya , Krabi , Koh Phi Phi , Chiang Mai blog posts contain information about the country.
Taiwan – The East Asian country of Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is known as Taiwan Island. You can get a single-entry visa with a residence period of up to 30 days free of charge at the border, provided that they enter from Taoyuan International Airport in the capital Taipei. You need to have a round-trip flight ticket, visa application form and two passport size photographs with you.
Togo – Located in the western part of the African continent, the Togo gate visa can be obtained for 7 days at the border gates of the country and at Lomé Airport. Yellow fever vaccination, taken at least 10 days ago, is mandatory to enter Togo.
Tonga – The Kingdom of Tonga visa, an island state located in the south of the Pacific Ocean, can be obtained for 31 days upon arrival at the airport.
Trinidad and Tobago – The country consisting of two different islands called Trinidad and Tobago, located in the Caribbean and on the South American continent, is among the list of countries we can visit without a visa. 30 days visa-free.
Tunisia – Located in North Africa, on the Mediterranean coast, Tunisia is among the countries that can be visited without a visa for 90 days.
Turks and Caicos Islands – Located in the Caribbean, in the North Atlantic Ocean, and consisting of two archipelagos, the Turks and Caicos Islands are visa-free for 90 days.
Tuvalu – The Polynesian country consisting of nine coral islands in the Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu is located on the Oceania continent and is one of the countries that can be visited without a visa for 30 days.
Uganda – You can travel to Uganda, located in the eastern part of the African continent, for 90 days by obtaining a $50 visa at the border. You can get the multiple-entry visa called East Africa Visa, which covers the countries of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, with your passport, vaccination card and $100 at the airports of the countries or at the border gates at the land border. When requesting an East Africa visa from Uganda, you must have a flight ticket to Kenya or Rwanda. If you do not have a ticket, they may not want to give you this visa, force it. It is important that your passport is valid for 6 months.
Ukraine – Ukraine, the largest country on the European continent, visa-free for 60 days. You can enter Ukraine, which is among the countries that can be visited without a passport, without a visa only with the new type of Turkish Identity Card. Entry with identity card is not accepted.
Oman – You can go to the Sultanate of Oman or Oman, a Middle Eastern country located on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia, with an e-visa. You can apply for an Oman visa at evisa.rop.gov.om. 30-day tourist visa is 20,000 Omani Riyals, 1-year multi visa is 50,000 Riyals.
Uruguay – The South American country Uruguay is among the countries we can visit without a visa. 90 days visa-free.
Jordan – Middle Eastern country Jordan is visa-free for 90 days. My articles about Jordan; Aqaba Travel Guide , Petra , Nabataeans , Diving in Aqaba , Wadi Rum .
Vanuatu – The island country of Vanuatu, or officially the Republic of Vanuatu, located in the Southern Pacific Ocean on the Oceania continent, is among the countries that can be visited without a visa. Ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 30 days.
Vatican City – Located in Rome, Italy, the administrative center of the Catholic sect of Christianity, Vatican City is a visa-free country. However, since it is within Italy, you need to go to Rome first, so a Schengen visa is required.
Venezuela – Located in South America, Venezuela is among the countries we can visit without a visa. 90 days.
Zambia – I went to the African country of Zambia in 2016. A Zambia visa can be obtained for 90 days at the border gates by paying $50 for single entry and $80 for double entry. One-day Zambia visa costs $20. Visa stamp is issued. If you want to go to Zimbabwe and see Victoria Falls, get a multiple-entry visa. No vaccination required. Eviza can be purchased from eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm , but this is only valid for Kenneth Kuanda Airport entrances.
Zimbabwe – I went to the African country of Zimbabwe in 2016. Zimbabwe gate visa costs $50, double entry costs $80. It is affixed to the passport as a visa stamp. If you want to go to Zambia and see Victoria Falls, get a multiple-entry visa.
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Countries that can be visited with ID
Georgia – Georgia is the country most visited by Turkish citizens on the list of places that can be visited without a visa. You can only go with your National ID Card or TR ID Card. I have prepared very detailed guides about Batumi, a country that can be visited without a passport. Check out my Batumi Travel Guide article.
Northern Cyprus – You can go without a passport only with your Identity Card or Turkish Identity Card.
Ukraine – You can travel without a passport, only with your Turkish ID Card.
Azerbaijan – You can go there without a passport, only with a TR ID Card. You can travel without showing your passport and only with your new type photo and chip ID document. You can enter and exit without a passport for a period not exceeding 90 days.
Moldova – It was the last country that was accepted to be entered without a passport and only with a TR ID Card. You can enter the country by taking advantage of visa exemption for your travels that will not exceed 90 days.
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Important information about countries visited without a visa
It is important to keep in mind that the visa you receive to enter a country does not provide absolute rights.
Always have your hotel reservation, hotel address and phone number with you.
When you enter the country, border police may ask to see your return plane ticket.
Countries that issue visas at the door may request a passport photo. Keep it with you.
For some countries you may be required to have certain vaccinations. Check out Seyahatsagligi.gov.tr.
At some airports, you may be asked for a tax called Departure Tax when returning to Turkey.
For visa applications for children under the age of 18, the consent of both parents is required. In cases where the parents are separated or one of them is not alive, it may be necessary to submit a document showing that the child has custody.
If an invitation letter is submitted for tourist visa applications, the letter must state the identity of the inviting person, residence address, contact number, duration and purpose of stay, and whether there is a kinship with the applicant.
The list of visa-free countries contains the latest information available and I update it with each new official change. Due to possible updates in visa applications, I recommend contacting the embassy of the relevant country before travelling.
For the latest visa information, I mostly used the data of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey as a source . I also made research and comparisons on Wikipedia, IATA and the official pages of the countries. However, even the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website itself contains information that contradicts current data. Embassy pages provide up-to-date data at this point. Ekşi Sözlük pages may also contain up-to-date information about visas. Look at.
One should not trust the headlines in the press that visas have been lifted for another country . Even though these decisions were taken through discussions with politicians, determining the protocols, implementing them and publishing them in the official gazette can take a long time. Sometimes, the canceled visas may only cover green passports or diplomatic passports. However, most of us have maroon passports with chips . We hope that the number of countries visited without a visa will increase as relations in foreign policy improve.
I update this article when visa agreements are signed with a new country and it enters the list of countries that do not require a visa. If you have visa experiences and suggestions, you can contribute in the comments section.
