Turkey passport power
Asia · PassRank 111 · ranked 86th of 199
The Turkey passport has a PassRank score of 111 in 2026, placing it 86th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 71 destinations visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA — that is 111 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 29 require an e-visa and 58 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Turkey passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 71 |
| Visa on arrival | 34 |
| eTA / ETA | 6 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 111 |
| e-Visa | 29 |
| Visa required | 58 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 111. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Turkey itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (71)
Countries and territories the Turkey passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 240 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belize | 90 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 30 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Jordan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 90 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 30 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 15 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Syria | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (34)
Destinations that issue the Turkey passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (6)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Turkey passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (29)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (58)
Destinations where Turkey passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Norway | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Turkey passport holders visit visa-free?
The Turkey passport has a PassRank score of 111, meaning holders can enter 111 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 71 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA. A further 29 require an e-visa and 58 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Turkey passport's rank in 2026?
The Turkey passport ranks 86th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 111. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Turkey need a visa for the United States?
Turkey passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Turkey PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Turkey passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (71), visa on arrival (34) and eTA/ETA (6). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21