Turkey entry guide • Last reviewed November 10, 2026
Turkey Visa for Arab Nationals: Visa-Free Countries and e-Visa
Do you need a visa to enter Turkey? The answer depends on the nationality of your passport, and sometimes on your age. We have gathered the rule for every Arab nationality from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website in clear tables.
- Without a visa
- 10 Arab nationalities
- Maximum tourist stay
- 90 days within 180 days
- Passport validity
- 60 days beyond the length of stay
- e-Visa
- For tourism and business only
By passport nationality
Do you need a visa to enter Turkey?
The rules are for holders of regular passports and for tourist visits. Find your nationality in one of the three groups.
Without a visa Arab countries exempt from the Turkey visa
- Saudi ArabiaUp to 90 days within any 180 days
- UAEUp to 90 days within any 180 days
- BahrainUp to 90 days within any 180 days
- OmanUp to 90 days within any 180 days
- KuwaitUp to 90 days within the last 180 days
- QatarUp to 90 days within six months from the date of first entry, for tourism and transit
- JordanUp to 90 days within six months from the date of first entry, for tourism and transit
- LebanonUp to 90 days within six months from the date of first entry, for tourism and transit
- TunisiaUp to 90 days
- MoroccoUp to 90 days
By age Nationalities whose rule depends on age
| Nationality | Visa-exempt | Needs a visa | e-Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Under 15 and over 50: up to 90 days within any 180 days for tourist visits | From 15 to 50 years | For those aged between 15 and 18 or between 35 and 50 who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland: single entry for one month |
| Iraq | Under 15 and over 50: up to 90 days within any 180 days | From 15 to 50 years | For those who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland, with additional conditions: single entry for one month |
| Libya | Under 16 and over 45: up to 90 days within any 180 days for tourist visits | From 16 to 45 years | For those who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland: single entry for one month |
| Egypt | No exemption for holders of regular passports | All ages | Under 15 or over 45: e-Visa with no additional condition. From 15 to 45: 30-day single-entry e-Visa for those who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland, and travel on Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, EgyptAir or Air Cairo |
Those who need a visa and do not meet the e-Visa conditions apply through the Turkish consulate.
Advance visa Nationalities that need a visa before travel
- YemenVisa required before travel. Single-entry one-month e-Visa for those who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland; otherwise through the consulate.
- PalestineVisa required before travel. 30-day single-entry e-Visa for those who hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland, with additional conditions; otherwise through the consulate.
- SyriaVisa required before travel.
- SudanVisa required before travel.
- MauritaniaVisa required before travel.
- SomaliaVisa required before travel.
- DjiboutiVisa required before travel.
- ComorosVisa required before travel.
The visa application starts on the official pre-application system visa.gov.tr, which redirects you to the e-Visa if you meet its conditions, or to an appointment at the consulate.
General rules
Rules that apply to all travelers to Turkey
Passport validity
Your passport must remain valid for at least 60 days beyond your permitted length of stay. For example, someone entering with a 90-day exemption needs a passport valid for at least 150 days on the day of entry. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises 6 months of validity.
90 days within 180 days
The length of stay on a visa or exemption does not exceed 90 days in every 180 days, and the rule applies to all foreigners. Leaving and coming back does not start a new count, and holding two passports does not double the period.
The rule follows the passport
What determines whether you need a visa is the nationality of your passport, not your country of residence. And what makes the e-Visa available to some nationalities is specifically a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland.
Travel documents
Holders of travel documents (other than passports) need a visa from Turkish missions before travel, whatever the rule of the country that issued the document.
Tourism and business only
The e-Visa is valid for tourism and business only. Work, study and long-term residence require visas issued by Turkish embassies and consulates.
Before you pay
A visa does not guarantee entry, as the final decision rests with the border authorities. Visa fees are not refunded if you are refused, and health insurance covering the length of your stay is required. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises applying at least a month before travel.
How we help
From your visa question to reaching the hotel
Send your basic details
The nationality of your passport, the age of each traveler, your country of residence, and whether you hold a visa or residence permit from Schengen, the US, the UK or Ireland.
We determine the rule that applies to you
We review your case on the official source and tell you clearly: entry without a visa, an e-Visa, or a consulate visa.
We arrange the application with you
If you need an e-Visa, we help you fill in the application on the official website and check the name, passport number and dates letter by letter. If it is a consulate visa, we prepare with you the hotel and flight bookings that the file requires.
Then we arrange your trip
The hotel, airport pickup and the tourist program in a private car with a private driver.
OYA Tourism is a private travel agency, not a government body. The official visa fees are paid to the official authority, and the decision to grant the visa and entry rests with the Turkish authorities alone.
Ask now
Send your nationality and we confirm what you need
Write your passport nationality, country of residence and travel date. If you hold a visa or residence permit from Schengen, the US, the UK or Ireland, mention it in the notes along with the travelers' ages.
Information on this page last reviewed:
Official sources — always check them before you travel:
- Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa information for foreigners (by country)
- Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: general visa information
- Official e-Visa website
- Pre-application system for the consulate visa
OYA Tourism is a private travel agency and is not affiliated with any of these bodies. The information here is for general guidance and does not replace the official source.
Questions & answers
Turkey visa FAQ
Does a Saudi citizen need a visa to enter Turkey?
No. Holders of a regular Saudi passport are exempt from the visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days, as are citizens of the UAE, Bahrain and Oman. The passport must be valid for at least 150 days on the day of entry.
Does an Egyptian citizen need a visa to enter Turkey?
Yes. Holders of a regular Egyptian passport need a visa. Those under 15 or over 45 get the e-Visa with no additional condition, and those between 15 and 45 get it if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, the US, the UK or Ireland and travel on specific airlines. Otherwise, the application is made through the consulate.
I live in Saudi Arabia or the UAE and my nationality is not exempt. Does residence exempt me?
No. The rule follows the nationality of the passport, not the country of residence. The documents that allow the e-Visa for some nationalities are a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen countries, the US, the UK or Ireland. Send us your nationality and age and we will work out the route available to you.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Turkey?
At least 60 days beyond your permitted length of stay. Someone entering with an exemption or a 90-day visa needs 150 days, and someone entering with a 30-day visa needs 90 days. The safest is 6 months of validity, as the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.
Can I stay 90 days, then leave and come straight back?
No. The maximum is 90 days in every 180 days, and all your days in Turkey during the last 180 days are counted. Those who want to stay longer apply for a short-term residence permit from the Immigration Administration in Turkey.
What is the difference between the e-Visa and the consulate visa?
The e-Visa is requested online at evisa.gov.tr for eligible nationalities, and is for tourism and business only. The consulate (sticker) visa starts with an application on the visa.gov.tr system and then an appointment at the Turkish consulate, and is for those who do not meet the e-Visa conditions or for other purposes such as work and study.
Does OYA help me with a Turkey visa?
Yes. We first tell you the rule that applies to your nationality and age, then help you fill in the e-Visa application correctly or prepare the bookings for the consulate file, and afterwards we arrange the hotel, pickup and program. We are a private travel agency, and the decision rests with the Turkish authorities alone.
Personal service from start to finish
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Tell us your nationality, your dates and the number of travelers, and we will send you what you need for entry and an offer for the trip.