Visa Requirements
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Russia citizens travelling to Turkey
Citizens of countries with bilateral visa-free agreements with Turkey may enter for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism or business without a visa. A passport with at least 150 days of validity remaining after the arrival date and one blank page is required.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Russia passport holders can enter Turkey for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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Cappadocia
At a glance
Key facts for Russian citizens visiting Turkey
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 60 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Russian citizens enter Turkey
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 60 days or fewer. Beyond that, Turkey needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria because of fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. The rest of the country carries no advisory against travel, though wildfire risk is high from April to October.
Updated 2026-07-18 10:39:40
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Russian citizens ask about entering Turkey
No. Russian citizens can enter Turkey without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 60 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Turkey uses TRY. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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