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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Passport Canada
Destination Turkey

Canada passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Canada passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Canada is one of 95 passports in the “visa-free” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Canada passport holders

Turkey is one of 117 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 90 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 90 days
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Philippines Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the Canada passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Canada passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Canada passport holders stay in Turkey?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Canada?

Turkey passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Canada.

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.