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United States visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tr.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Business visa Maximum stay: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Student visa Maximum stay: From 15 September 2026: the programme end date, up to 4 years, plus a 30-day departure period; longer study needs an extension from USCIS
- Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 3 years initially; extensions in 1-year increments
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Turkey
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- Consulate General of the United States in Istanbul
İstinye Mah., Kaplıcalar Mevkii, No:2, İstinye / İSTANBUL, Istanbul
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- Honorary Consulate of the United States in Izmir
Ümran Baradan Sokağı 1, 35220 İzmir
All missions of the United States in Turkey
The United States has 4 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul and Adana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Izmir.
US visas issued to citizens of Turkey
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 111,189 | 112,813 |
| Student (F, M) | 3,421 | 2,564 |
| Exchange (J) | 9,323 | 7,574 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 3,687 | 3,726 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 5,063 | 4,628 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,664 | 1,399 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 348 | 188 |
| Other | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 134,695 | 132,895 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 19.8% | 22.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 132,895 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Turkey, the 12th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 85%, exchange visitor visas 6% and transit and crew visas 3%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Turkey received 90,611, 54% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 22.3% for citizens of Turkey in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 19.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Turkey anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Turkey.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Turkey
United StatesTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in the United States
How long Turkish citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Ankara and the consulates in Istanbul and Adana, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Turkish citizens
Canada requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Turkey
US citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Turkey?
The US embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Istanbul and Adana.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkey?
US citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Turkish citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.