Turkey entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 150 days from the date you enter Türkiye.(the official text adds more details) Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Türkiye travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Turkey and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Turkey?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Work visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Medical visa: required
If you are travelling to Türkiye and need a visa, use the official Government of Türkiye site to apply online and purchase an e-visa before entering the country. Be cautious of third-party websites that offer help with obtaining any type of visa, as they may charge additional fees to provide information and submit applications for you. They do not operate on behalf of the Government of Türkiye.
To qualify for a subsequent visa-exempt entry for a 90-day period, you must leave Türkiye for at least 90 days before being allowed to re-enter for another 90 days.
If you plan to study or work in Türkiye, you must obtain a visa at a Turkish embassy or consulate before your arrival. If you intend to work remotely from Türkiye, you must first obtain a “Digital Nomad” visa by submitting the requested documentation on the Government of Türkiye’s Digital Nomads online portal. If your documents are validated, you will receive a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate that you must present at a Turkish embassy, consulate or visa centre to receive your visa.
If you are travelling to Türkiye to seek medical services, apply for a medical visa through the HealthTürkiye online portal. You should also consult our advice on medical tourism under the Health section before applying for a medical visa.
If you wish to remain in Türkiye for longer than 90 consecutive days, you must obtain a residence permit from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province in which you reside. Residence permit processing can take months. If you overstay, you might be fined, deported or banned from future entry into Türkiye for a specific period. If you previously applied for refugee or asylum status in Türkiye, records will reflect this and may complicate re entry. If that’s your case, consult the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate before travelling.
Useful links
- E-visa application system – Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye
- Digital Nomads online portal – Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye
- HealthTürkiye online portal – Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye
- Residence permit applications – Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Entry and exit stamps
Make sure Turkish immigration officials stamp your passport on arrival. Failure to produce a stamped passport is punishable by a fine, detention and deportation, and can lead to significant delays at departure. Make sure to obtain an exit stamp when leaving Türkiye, including when travelling by sea to nearby islands, to avoid difficulty re-entering Türkiye and a fine.
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Dual citizens
Dual Turkish-Canadian citizens must present a valid Turkish passport or piece of identification to enter the country.
Dual citizens
Official source: Government of Canada – Türkiye travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Turkey?
In short: Valid for at least 150 days from the date you enter Türkiye (the official text adds more details).
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 150 days from the date you enter Türkiye. You may be denied entry if there is not enough space for entry and exit stamps in your passport.
Official source: Government of Canada – Türkiye travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
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