Access
Visa free
FStay 60 days
Policy · TürkiyePassport Atlas
Russia passport to Türkiye
Yes — Russia passport holders can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 60 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Türkiye lets 105 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is one of them.
- Russia passports get “Visa free” at 79 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Türkiye passports get “eVisa” in Russia.
Nearby passports travelling to Türkiye
Open to Russia passports near Türkiye
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec50 × 60 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
RussiaTürkiye- Typical duration
- 2.6 hours
- From
- VKO · SVO · AER
- To
- IST · AYT · SAW
Airlines Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Transaero Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Türkiye
Country profile
Capital
Ankara
Population
85.7 million
Area
780,580 km²
Currency
Turkish lira TRY
Languages
Turkish
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
7.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
8.1%
Ethnic groups · 2016
- Turkish72.5%
- Kurdish19%
- other minorities8.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 155 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+90
Airports
IST · AYT · SAW · DLM
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale
- Ephesus
- Blue Mosque
Russia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Russia passport need a visa for Türkiye?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 60 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 60 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Türkiye typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 50 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Türkiye mission.
What about a Türkiye passport entering Russia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Türkiye as a visitor?
eVisa / visa-free：Often 30–90 days。Apply on the eVisa site or check visa-free eligibility; print the approval.