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Do US passport holders need a visa for Türkiye?

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No visa. US passport holders visit Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

The Turkish foreign ministry lists US ordinary passport holders as exempt from a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The passport must expire at least 60 days beyond your stay, and the ministry advises 6 months. Work and study need a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate. The US State Department's page (Last Updated June 11, 2026) asks for 6 months' validity beyond your arrival date and 1 blank page per stamp.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Türkiye. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days in any 180; Ordinary passports; official passports need a visa.
Passport validity: 60 days beyond your stay; The ministry's example: a 90-day stay means 150 days of validity on entry. It advises 6 months.
Blank pages: 1 per stamp; State Department: "1 blank page available per stamp."
e-Visa: Not needed for tourism; Work and study need a visa from a Turkish mission.

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