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Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · TürkiyePassport Atlas
United States passport to Türkiye
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Türkiye lets 105 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Türkiye passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Türkiye
Open to United States 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
United StatesTürkiye- Typical duration
- 10.2 hours
- From
- IAD · IAH · JFK
- To
- IST
Airlines Turkish Airlines, US Airways
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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Türkiye?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
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.