QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Turkey with a British passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Turkey visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- Apply: Start the official Republic of Turkiye e-Visa portal
E-visa valid for tourism or commerce only; work/study visas via Turkish missions.
- Official information: MFA Turkiye visa information for foreigners
Official sources
- United States of America: official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye; ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period. (Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, verified October 5, 2026)
- No visa is required for 90 days or less using a tourist passport; passport must be valid 6+ months beyond entry with at least 1 blank page (advisory dated June 11, 2026). (U.S. Department of State, verified October 5, 2026)
Turkey at a glance
| Region | Asia |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 31 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Turkey is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 31 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Turkey compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: British devices use Type G/D/M, but Turkey uses Type C/F. Full plug and voltage guide for Turkey.
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No. British passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Turkey of up to 90 days.
How long can a British passport holder stay in Turkey?
British passport holders can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Turkey's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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