Turkey
Canada
Canada visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Business visa Maximum stay: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 5 years per entry (applications from 22 June 2023); 2-year extensions possible in Canada
- Student visa Maximum stay: Length of the program plus 90 days
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Turkey
All missions of Canada in Turkey
Canada has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul.
Canadian citizens travelling to Turkey
CanadaTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Turkey to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Canada
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
The United States requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Turkey
Canadian citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Canada?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Turkey?
The Canadian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Canadian citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.