Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for Türkiye?
AfghanistanTürkiyeVisa requiredNationals of Afghanistan need a visa for short stays in Türkiye.
- Note
- Visa required; 30-day single-entry e-Visa possible if holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit (conditions apply).
Diaspora: about 332,053 people born in Afghanistan live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Tourist e-Visa (or consular tourist visa) for TürkiyeTürkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sets the visa rule country by country. Many nationalities (for example EU states, the USA, Australia, Argentina) can visit visa-free, usually for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Others can get an e-Visa online at www.evisa.gov.tr for tourism or business, sometimes only if they already hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Everyone else applies for a sticker visa at a Turkish embassy or consulate after pre-applying online.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.