Europe
One of the easiest hubs to reach: a large share of the world gets either visa-free entry or an e-visa issued in minutes.
Pick your passport to see what applies.
Conditional e-visa requires a valid Schengen, UK, US or Irish visa.
Republic of Türkiye e-VisaPassport validity
150 days from arrival for e-visa holders
Return or onward ticket
Not routinely required
Proof of funds
Not routinely checked
At the airport
Istanbul Airport transit does not require a visa when staying airside.
Health requirements
No entry vaccination requirements.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), affecting non-EU nationals travelling from Turkey, including on day trips to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
Turkish authorities report that Iran has closed the Esendere–Serow crossing on its side to daily traders entering and leaving within the same day.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), affecting non-EU nationals travelling from Turkey, including visitors taking day trips to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), affecting non-EU nationals travelling from Turkey, including visitors taking day trips to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
Turkish authorities advise that Iran has closed its side of the Esendere–Serow crossing to daily traders entering and exiting during the same day.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), including for non-EU nationals taking day trips from Turkey to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
Turkish authorities report that Iran has closed its side of the Esendere–Serow crossing to daily traders entering and leaving within the same day.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), including for day trips from Turkey to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
British nationals planning to enter Turkey overland from Iran must contact the FCDO to request facilitation from the British Embassy in Ankara before travelling to the border.
Conditional e-visa holders must carry the supporting visa or residence permit named in the application, or entry can be refused on arrival.
