Turkish Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Turkish passport holds the 96th position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Armenia
Rank: 123rd
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Azerbaijan
Rank: 122nd
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Bulgaria
Rank: 31st
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Georgia
Rank: 73rd
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Greece
Rank: 22nd
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Iran
Rank: 185th
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Iraq
Rank: 194th
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Syria
Rank: 197th
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Russia
Rank: 95th
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Kuwait
Rank: 97th
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Where Can Turkish Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Türkiye passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Turkish citizens can travel without a visa:
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kosovo
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Oman
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Uzbekistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- British Virgin Islands
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Vanuatu
- Botswana
- Gabon
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Gambia
- Tunisia
- Eswatini
Make sure your Turkish passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
Where Can Turkish Citizens Go Without a Passport?
Turkish citizens can enter the following countries with only an ID card:
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Georgia
- Moldova
- Serbia
What Countries Issue eVisa to Turkish Citizens?
Citizens of Türkiye can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 10 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Turks can apply for an eVisa online:
- Myanmar
- United Arab Emirates
- Montserrat
- Benin
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Uganda
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Turkish Citizens?
If you are a Turkish citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 35 countries listed below:
- Armenia
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- Samoa
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Turkish Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 105 countries with a Turkish passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- China
- India
- Iraq
- Israel
- North Korea
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Turkmenistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- American Samoa
- Australia
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Solomon Islands
- Algeria
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Libya
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Réunion
- South Sudan
- Saint Helena
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Turkish travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.