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Turkey visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for 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 paris-be.mfa.gov.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Turkish citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Turkey
French citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for French citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria admit French citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to France
France requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Turkey?
French citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Turkey?
French citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
Yes, French 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.