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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Passport Australia
Destination Turkey

Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Australia passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

Australia is one of 13 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Australia passport holders

Turkey is one of 42 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 40 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
China Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free –
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Australia?

Turkey passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Turkey visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Turkey before you book.