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Do Turkey citizens need a visa for United States?

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Turkey citizens need a visa to enter United States. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Turkey vs United States: passport comparison

Turkey

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #94 · mobility 122.7

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1
60

countries both Turkey and United States can enter visa-free together

Turkey + United States: passport compatibility

61%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Turkey and United States travel together — by entry type:

60 both visa-free
30 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
76 access differs

Where Turkey and United States can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (60)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Bahamas 240 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 30 days #52
Chile 90 days #45
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Fiji 120 days #103
Georgia 360 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Japan 90 days #24
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 30 days #134
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Nicaragua 90 days #86
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 180 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Ukraine 90 days #59
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105

US visa refusals for Turkey citizens

The US State Department publishes the refusal rate for B visas (tourism and business) separately for each nationality. We took the two most recent fiscal years — so you see not just the level, but which way it is moving.

22.3%
of B-visa applications from Turkey citizens were refused in FY2025
-9.0 pp below the all-country median (31.3%) — refused less often
+2.5 pp year-over-year: FY2024 was 19.8%, now 22.3%
#119strictest of 197 countries
141of 197 countries saw refusals rise year-over-year

The “adjusted” refusal rate follows the State Department methodology used for the Visa Waiver Program: it covers B-1/B-2 visas (tourism and business) and no other categories. For countries with few applicants the percentage swings between years — an artefact of small numbers, not of policy. The median and rank are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: U.S. Department of State  ·  All countries →

How long the interview queue is in Turkey

Even when a visa is available in principle, everything comes down to the appointment. The State Department publishes the wait until the next free slot at every consulate — we broke that down by country.

1.5 months
until the next free B1/B2 interview slot — at the Ankara post
The all-country median is under 2 weeks.
1.5 months Ankara · student visas: 1.5 months
4.5 months Istanbul · student visas: 1 month
no data Adana

Snapshot of State Department data taken July 2026. Waits shift weekly with consular workload — check the official figure before you apply. Mapping consular posts to countries and picking the best wait per country is our own work. Source: U.S. Department of State

How the entry rule changed: Turkey → United States

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Turkey → United States rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to United States
1passports saw United States tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Turkey passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United States: good to know

Washington, D.C.

Capital

US Dollar (USD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Turkey goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United States

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for United States?
Turkey citizens need a visa to enter United States. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Turkey or United States?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 70. Global rank: Turkey #94, United States #40.
Where can Turkey and United States citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 60 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United States?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Turkey and United States?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Turkey passport ranking

Where else the Turkey passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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