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Open the official source United States passport to Turkey
United States passport holders traveling to Türkiye
United States ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while official passport holders need a visa under the current ministry guidance.
Likely path Outcome depends on passport type
How you file Embassy or consulate
Source quality Government-linked
Updated Mar 9, 2026, 6:45 PM
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Passport rules
Ordinary passport
- Outcome
- Visa-free
- Channel
- No advance filing
- Stay limit
- 90 days in any 180 days
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
Official passport
- Outcome
- Visa required
- Channel
- Embassy or consulate
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
Before you go
Passport split
Ordinary passports are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, while official passports require a visa.
Passport validity
Carry a passport valid at least 60 days beyond the allowed stay. The ministry page also advises at least six months of validity from arrival.