Turkey

Entry & Travel Requirements for Traveling to Turkey

6 nationality guides with verified visa requirements, safety scores and scam warnings for visiting Turkey.

Dutch Citizens

Dutch passport holders travelling to Turkey: 90 Days Visa-Free, up to 90 Days per 180-day window. Verified entry rules, fees, safety notes and FAQs for 2026.

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Russian Citizens

Russian passport holders travelling to Turkey: 60 Days Visa-Free, up to 60 Days per visit (90 days within 180-day period). Verified entry rules, fees, safety notes and FAQs for 2026.

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Canadian Citizens

Canadian passport holders travelling to Turkey: 90 Days Visa-Free, up to 90 Days per 180-day window. Verified entry rules, fees, safety notes and FAQs for 2026.

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Indian Citizens

Indian passport holders travelling to Turkey: eVisa (Conditional) / Sticker Visa Required, up to 30 Days. Verified entry rules, document checklist and FAQs for 2026.

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German Citizens

72 / 100

German passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for tourism. This guide covers passport validity, maximum stay, safety scores by area, common tourist scams and the best months to visit — all verified against official government sources.

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UK Citizens

72/100 — moderate safety, increased caution

UK passport holders need to obtain evisa required — apply before travel at official portal — but passport validity, safety precautions and common tourist scams all need checking before you travel.

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Travel Safety Guides for Turkey

City-by-city safety scores, scams and emergency contacts.

Cappadocia

85/100

Cappadocia is a safe, low-crime region. The main safety considerations are choosing licensed balloon operators, ATV and hiking precautions, and cold winter conditions.

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Istanbul

Don't fall for Istanbul's most notorious tourist traps. Complete breakdown of shoe-brush drops, club bill extortions, and Taksim taxi meters.

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Istanbul

68/100

Istanbul is a vibrant, generally safe city for tourists. Main risks are taxi overcharging, aggressive vendor tactics in the bazaars, and occasional protests around Taksim.

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