Turkey Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 137 destinations open to Turkey passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Turkey passport holders can currently enter 74 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 40 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 23. An embassy visa is still required for 60 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Turkey Passport
Turkey ranks 32nd, placing it in the mid-table tier. Turkish citizens can travel to 74 destinations without a visa, and total mobility reaches 137 when visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa access are added. Asia is the strongest region with 20 visa-free countries, narrowly ahead of North America, while Oceania is the smallest at 3.
Japan, Singapore and Brazil are visa-free, a useful mix of Asian and South American access. Australia and the United Arab Emirates accept an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and China all require a visa before travel, and 60 countries do in total. Europe is a notable gap, with only 9 visa-free countries. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 43 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Turkey passport holders can enter 74 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 9
Asia 20
Africa 13
North America 19
How Turkey Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | 149 | 71 | |
| #29 | 147 | 76 | |
| #29 | 147 | 73 | |
| #30 | 146 | 76 | |
| #31 | 144 | 76 | |
| #32 | 137 | 74 | |
| #33 | 135 | 83 | |
| #34 | 131 | 57 | |
| #35 | 129 | 74 | |
| #36 | 126 | 64 | |
| #37 | 124 | 62 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 46 more destinations than the Turkey passport.
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Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Turkey passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Recent Changes
Indonesiafrom Visa on arrival to Visa-free, up to 30 daysSource
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Turkey passport holders visit without a visa?
Turkey passport holders can visit 74 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 40 with a visa on arrival and 23 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 137 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Turkey passport ranking?
The Turkey passport ranks #32 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 137. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Turkey passport holders?
40 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Turkey passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Armenia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti and 30 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Turkey passport holders?
Turkey passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 60 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, China, India, New Zealand and 52 more.
How can a Turkey passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Turkey passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+43 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Lucia CIP (+43 destinations, from USD $240,000, about 18 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+43 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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