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Turkey visa for Saudi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Saudi 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at riyadh-emb.mfa.gov.tr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Turkish citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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 Saudi Arabia 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 6 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Saudi citizens can stay in Turkey

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

Turkey’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

Georgia, Iran and Armenia admit Saudi citizens visa-free. Greece and Bulgaria require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Turkish citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Saudi citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Saudi citizens stay in Turkey?

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

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Turkish citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Saudi citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.