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Turkey visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kanberra.be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Turkey
Australian citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens receive the visa for Turkey at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Turkey’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to Australia
Australia requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Turkey?
Australian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa on arrival in Turkey.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.