Visa status
e-Visa / ETA required
Turkey requires an e-Visa for US passport holders — issued online, typically same-day, for up to 90 days in any 180.
Apply online →Entry Requirements — US Passport Holders
Visa Requirements for Istanbul
Turkey requires an e-Visa for US passport holders — issued online, typically same-day, for up to 90 days in any 180.
e-Visa / ETA requiredUp to 90 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
90 days
within any 180-day period
Passport validity
6 months beyond entry
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 2
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- TRY (₺)
- Calling code
- +90
- Languages
- Turkish
- Voltage
- 230V 50Hz
- Plug type
- Type C / F
Nearest US Embassy
1480 Sok. No:2, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Emergency: +90-312-294-0000
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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