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Turkey visa for Canadian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Turkey admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ottava.be.mfa.gov.tr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Turkey

Turkish citizens travelling to Canada

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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.

For a trip from Canada to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Turkey

Canadian citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.

Turkey’s neighbours for Canadian citizens

Georgia, Greece and Bulgaria admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Iran requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to Canada

Canada requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Turkey admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Turkey?

Canadian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Canadian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.