Türkiye Visa

No. As of 2024, U.S. ordinary-passport holders are completely visa-exempt for Turkey for tourist and business stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The old eVisa system that charged ~$51–$71 no longer applies to Americans. You enter on your passport alone — no application, no fee, no portal. Our service is a concierge advisory to ensure your documents meet Turkey's strict passport-validity rules and that you understand the 90/180-day stay limits.

Even without a visa, entries can be refused. Turkey requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date — a rule that catches travelers off guard. Our AI document review catches these issues before you fly, calculates your exact 90/180-day stay window so you don't accidentally overstay, and provides a border-crossing brief so you know exactly what to expect at Turkish passport control. A refused entry costs far more than $49.

Border crossing at major airports (Istanbul IST/SAW, Ankara, Antalya) is generally fast for U.S. passport holders — typically under 15 minutes. However, Turkish border officers can and do ask questions, and travelers who cannot explain their stay, accommodation, or finances may be questioned further or denied entry. Our entry brief prepares you for exactly those questions.

Not under the visa exemption. To stay longer than 90 days, you must apply for a Turkish short-term residence permit (ikamet) from within Turkey before your 90 days expire. This is a separate government process. Our Premier tier includes a consultation on the residence permit path if you plan a longer stay.

No printout is required for visa-exempt entry — your U.S. passport is all you need. Turkish border officers may ask for return flight confirmation or accommodation details, so having those accessible on your phone is helpful. There is no eVisa document to print for U.S. citizens (unlike nationals of other countries who use the eVisa portal).

Turkey introduced a visa exemption for U.S. citizens, eliminating the need for the eVisa that previously cost around $51–$71. The official evisa.gov.tr portal no longer serves American applicants. This is a significant benefit — but it means travelers now rely entirely on their passport being valid and their stay being within limits, rather than an approved eVisa document.