Do American citizens need a visa for Turkey?

What United States 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.

United States 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 United States passport holders

Turkey is one of 116 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 37 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
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	–
Mongolia	Visa-free	90 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the United States passport

Turkey visa requirements for other passports

• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa on arrival
• China e-Visa
• Germany Visa-free
• France Visa-free